For investors · Tbilisi & Batumi
Freehold ownership, no permit, from $54,000
Foreigners buy residential property in Georgia on the same terms as citizens. The work is everything around the purchase — title checks, the bank account, the power of attorney, the tax status. That is what we run for you, in your language.
photo — Batumi skyline from the sea, 3:4
100%foreign ownership allowed, freehold
1 dayregistration at the Public Registry
5%rental income tax for individuals
4languages on our desk
Where the money actually comes from
Batumi pays in season and needs management. Tbilisi pays steadily all year. Neither is better — it depends on whether you want yield or calm.
Batumi — short-term let
Higher yield
Entry price$54k — $130k
Season occupancy75 — 90%
Annual occupancy55 — 70%
Net yield, managed6 — 9%
Tbilisi — long-term let
Steadier
Entry price$70k — $220k
Vacancy2 — 6 weeks / year
Tenant profileExpats, students, staff
Net yield, managed5 — 7%
Run the numbers on a real unit
Ranges from comparable managed units, not projections
Remote purchase
Six steps, one trip — or none at all
Most of our foreign buyers come once for viewings, or not at all and sign through a power of attorney. Nothing is paid before the title is checked.
1Brief & shortlistVideo call, budget and goal. We send 5–8 units with real numbers, not a catalogue dump.
2Viewings or video toursA two-day tour in Tbilisi or Batumi, or live walkthroughs from your phone.
3Due diligenceIndependent lawyer: title extract, encumbrances, developer record, contract review.
4Bank & paymentGeorgian account opened in your name, transfer, currency and instalment structuring.
5Notary & registrationSigning in person or by power of attorney; ownership registered within a day.
6Furnish, let, manageFurniture package, listing setup, tenants — plus one statement per month, in your language.
Title checked before any payment
Independent lawyer, not ours
KYC / AML procedure
Costs & taxes
What a purchase costs beyond the price
Georgia is cheap to buy in and cheap to hold — that is a real part of the return. Figures below are typical for a $96,000 apartment; your brief gets the exact calculation.
No purchase tax
No ownership permit
Residency route available
Notary & registration≈ $250
Independent legal due diligence$300 — $600
Our commission, buyer side3%
Furniture package, 2 rooms$6k — $12k
Rental income tax, individual5%
Annual property tax0 — 1%, income-dependent
Get the investment brief
A short PDF: current yields by city and segment, full cost breakdown, tax and residency summary, and three units that fit your budget. Sent in English, Georgian, Russian or Lithuanian.
Questions investors ask
Short answers. Ask us anything that is not here — before you commit, not after.
What's the realistic net yield?
6–9% managed in Batumi on a short let, or 5–7% managed in Tbilisi on a long let. These are ranges from comparable managed units, not projections — Batumi needs active management and has a real low season, Tbilisi is steadier with 2–6 weeks of vacancy a year.
What does buying actually cost beyond the purchase price?
For a typical $96,000 apartment: notary and registration around $250, independent legal due diligence $300–$600, our commission 3% on the buyer side, and a furniture package (2 rooms) $6,000–$12,000 if you plan to let it. There is no purchase tax and no ownership permit required.
What tax do I pay once I own it?
5% on rental income for individuals, and annual property tax of 0–1% depending on your household income — often zero for non-residents.
Do I need to travel to Georgia to buy?
No. Most of our foreign buyers come once for viewings, or sign entirely through a power of attorney with live video walkthroughs instead. Nothing is paid before an independent lawyer — not ours — has checked the title.
Batumi or Tbilisi — which should I choose?
Depends on what you want. Batumi's short-term let pays more (6–9% managed) but needs active management and has a real low season. Tbilisi's long-term let is steadier (5–7% managed), easier to exit, and the capital's market is deeper than the coast.
How fast is registration once I've decided?
One day at the Public Registry once the notary signing is complete.
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