Balfin Real Estate was part of the second edition of the Kosova Finance Forum, an important regional platform for discussing economic developments and investment trends. The Forum brought together senior representatives from the public, private sectors and financial institutions of the Region and Europe, becoming a key space for discussing economic developments and investments in the region.
During the panel “Real Estate Investment Trends in the Western Balkans”, Balfin Real Estate CEO Ledia Telhai emphasized that the performance of the real estate sector reflects economic stability and the ability of countries to attract long-term investments. She highlighted that according to studies by PwC, CBRE, Colliers and Knight Frank, the global market is entering a more positive phase, but investors are becoming more selective, focusing on locations, reliable developers and projects with sustainable value.
According to Balfin Real Estate, key trends include the growth of tourism-related projects, mixed-use developments and lifestyle destinations, while sustainability has become an essential criterion for investors with a focus on emerging markets. In this context, the Western Balkans is attracting increasing attention thanks to competitive prices and improving infrastructure.
Balfin Real Estate also highlighted Albania's potential as one of the most dynamic markets in the region, where increased tourism, improved accessibility and investor interest are driving demand, especially in coastal areas.
In this overview, BRE presented its portfolio projects, which have achieved success thanks to the conception and construction in accordance with current trends and market demands. Projects such as Green Coast, Vlora Marina, Valamar Tale and New Apollonia were presented as examples that reflect the latest developments in tourism, the creation of integrated communities and sustainability.
Green Coast remains among the most sought-after projects, thanks to the combination of a strategic location with high development standards, while Vlora Marina is expected to significantly transform the tourist offer of the city of Vlora. The Valamar Tale project is also moving in the same line of development, which represents another example of investments oriented towards quality tourism and integrated experiences, now also in the north of the country.
Balfin Real Estate CEO Ledia Telhai emphasized that one of the elements that differentiates the company is its international reach, with a presence through offices in Kosovo, North Macedonia, Switzerland, the US and partners in over 18 markets. According to her, this presence enables the company to attract broader interest from international buyers and better understand the needs of different markets, positioning it differently from operators that operate only locally.
Telhai also underlined the importance of regional cooperation as a key factor in increasing competitiveness and attracting foreign investment. She stated that the future of the region depends not only on the individual development of the countries, but also on the ability to cooperate, share best practices and promote the Western Balkans as a common destination for long-term investments.
Participation in the Kosovo Finance Forum once again confirms the role of Balfin Real Estate as an important actor in the development of the real estate market and in the orientation of investments in the region, contributing to building a sustainable and competitive vision for the future.
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