economy
2026. YEAR COMPLETELY "TURNED THE GAME" IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET! What is more profitable now
In Belgrade, entire new buildings are being designed precisely for short-term rentals.
TL;DR
- Short-term apartment rentals in Belgrade were a profitable investment due to tourism and platforms like Airbnb.
- By 2026, the market is approaching saturation, leading to lower profits.
- A 60€ per night rental, with 18 days occupancy, yields approximately 448€ before taxes, potentially dropping below 400€ after taxes and fees.
- Costs include platform commissions (up to 15-20%), cleaning, utilities, and maintenance.
- The growing number of short-term rentals, including new buildings designed for this purpose, increases competition and pressures prices down.
- Return on investment for property purchased for short-term rental can range from 15 to 25 years.
- Short-term rentals are now a serious business requiring marketing and careful financial calculation, unlike passive income.
- Long-term rentals offer a stable monthly income of around 700€ with minimal effort compared to the higher risk and effort of short-term rentals, which yield a net profit of 400-700€.