How much does property in Montenegro cost?from today's listings⌄
Property in Montenegro on INTRIC runs from EUR 335K to EUR 3.35M, in Tivat. Prices are the sellers' own, in the listing's currency, and change as listings are added.
Can foreigners buy property in Montenegro?⌄
Yes. Foreigners can buy apartments, houses and urban land on the same basis as citizens, with no permit, quota or residence needed. Agricultural and forest land, islands and land within 1 km of the border are closed to direct foreign purchase. A Montenegrin company can sometimes buy restricted land, which needs legal advice.
What tax does an overseas buyer pay in Montenegro?⌄
On resale property the buyer pays transfer tax of 3% up to €150,000, 5% on the part up to €500,000 and 6% above that, on the tax office's valuation. New builds from a developer carry 21% VAT instead, normally included in the price. Add annual property tax of 0.1% to 1%, 15% capital gains tax on sale, and legal and notary fees of about €2,000 to €8,000.
Resale or new build in Montenegro: which should I buy?⌄
New builds bought from a developer carry VAT rather than transfer tax, and developers usually offer staged payments, often 30% at booking and the rest over 12 to 24 months. Resale property is quicker to complete but attracts transfer tax. Check the title is clean and the building is registered in either case.
Can a non-resident get a Montenegrin mortgage?⌄
Yes, with limits. Erste Bank, CKB and Lovcen Bank lend to foreigners, but expect 30% to 50% loan-to-value over 7 to 10 years at about 5% to 8%. You usually need a local bank account and net income of at least €1,200 to €1,500 a month. Most overseas buyers pay cash or use a developer plan.
Is Montenegrin property a good investment in 2026?⌄
Prices rose roughly 12% to 18% between January 2025 and early 2026, helped by limited prime coastal supply and EU accession hopes. Podgorica yields about 6% to 7% gross all year, Budva about 5.4% to 6.8% and Tivat 4.4% to 4.8%, mostly from summer lets. Capital at risk.
Does buying property in Montenegro give residency?⌄
It can. Since 17 January 2026 a property with a tax-assessed value of at least €150,000 qualifies you for a one-year renewable temporary residence permit. The test uses the tax value, not the price you paid. The permit does not allow you to work in Montenegro, and existing holders keep their old terms.