economy
February 16, 2026
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€.
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