Bečići Apartments for Sale: Beach Living on the Budva Riviera

Bečići has a two-kilometre sandy and pebbly beach, one of the longest on the coast, backed by hotels, restaurants and a promenade that continues to Budva. Nearby are Rafailovići, Przno and Sveti Stefan, which holds the famous island resort. Budva's nightlife is a short taxi ride away. Tivat airport is about 20 minutes by road, and Podgorica airport about an hour.

The resort is lively from May to September and much quieter in winter. Some restaurants and shops close, so check whether the area suits you year-round. Buildings are often on hillsides above the beach, which makes views great but can mean steep walks and parking trouble.

Foreigners can buy apartments and houses in Montenegro on the same basis as citizens, and the buying process involves a sale contract signed before a notary, with the property registered in the cadastre. Property transfer tax is 3% to 6% (progressive by price) for resales, and new apartments from developers are generally subject to VAT instead. Agents commonly charge 3%. Residence permits are possible for property owners, though they do not give citizenship. Confirm all rules with a Montenegrin lawyer.

For off-plan purchases, make sure the building has a construction permit and that your contract states a delivery date and penalties. Some older resort buildings lack complete legalisation, and unfinished projects exist. Our Montenegro buying guide, financing page and Montenegro market analysis cover the process.

The Budva Riviera has a tourist season that runs roughly from late May to late September, with a longer shoulder season for older visitors and events. Holiday-let income is therefore concentrated in four to five months, and occupancy varies widely between sea-view and inland buildings. Agents often quote optimistic yield figures, so ask for the real occupancy and income statements from the previous two summers, and check whether tourist registration and local tax are included.

Buyers from Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey and the EU make up a large part of the market, and demand for resales is influenced by geopolitical events and visa rules. Look for complexes with year-round services, underground parking and a reliable management company. Build in annual maintenance charges, which cover pools and common areas, as well as water and electricity connections that are sometimes separate.

Compare Bečići with Bar, Tivat, Petrovac, Ulcinj, Dobra Voda or the capital, Podgorica. Or visit the Montenegro overview.