Understanding real estate in Algiers
Clear, up-to-date articles to buy, sell and invest with confidence in Algiers.
Villa Boulkine, the country house of the last Dey of Algiers
Built in 1821 for the last Dey of Algiers, it has been barracks, storehouse, high school and museum. Its story, with sources.
Read the article →Mortgages in Algeria: how they work
Buying resale (from a private seller) or new-build: conditions, banks and the application steps through to the cheque.
Read the article →Buying property in Algeria: every step
From checking the documents to signing at the notary and the handover of keys: the full process, step by step.
Read the article →Studio, F3, duplex, penthouse: property types explained
F1 to F5, duplex, triplex, loft, penthouse, villa, half-villa: what each type means, and who it suits.
Read the article →Property prices in Algiers: what you really need to understand
Why a single price per m² does not exist, why online figures mislead, and how to get a real valuation.
Read the article →The end of cash payment: what changes for buyers and sellers
Since 2025, everything goes through the bank. What this major reform changes in practice.
Read the article →Buying in Algiers from abroad: the diaspora guide
Notary, power of attorney, steps, costs and pitfalls to avoid when buying remotely.
Read the article →Mortgages for the diaspora: which banks lend in 2026?
CPA, BNA, CNEP, BEA, BDL and Islamic banks: conditions, terms and what is new in the 2026 Finance Act.
Read the article →Where to invest in Algiers? A guide to the prime neighbourhoods
Hydra, El Biar, Ben Aknoun, Dely Ibrahim, Chéraga: the feel, the profile and who each one suits.
Read the article →Buying off-plan (VSP): benefits, risks and precautions
The FGCMPI guarantee, the pitfalls of off-plan, and the checks to make before signing.
Read the article →Selling a prime home the right way: mistakes to avoid
The 6 mistakes that push down the price of a prime property, and the right method for each.
Read the article →The Algerian art of living: the details that make luxury
Zellige, patio, carved plaster, arches: the vocabulary of refinement in an exceptional home.
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