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Buying Property in Georgia as a Ukrainian Citizen (2026)
Ukrainians are among the larger foreign buyer groups on the Black Sea coast. Ownership rules are the same as for everyone else; the questions worth planning are banking, transfers and whether you want residency.
Buying Property in Georgia as a Kazakh Citizen (2026)
Kazakh citizens can buy property in Georgia with no permit, no local partner and no purchase tax. The process is short; the parts worth planning are the transfer, the bank and whether you want residency.
How to Choose an Estate Agent in Georgia: Nine Questions Before You Sign
Estate agency is not a licensed profession in Georgia — anyone can call themselves an agent. That makes the questions you ask before signing the only real filter you have. Here are the nine that matter.
Airbnb in Georgia: The Rules, the Tax, and What It Actually Returns
Short-letting is legal in Georgia and lightly regulated. The harder question is whether it beats a long-term tenant once you count the empty months, the cleaning and the VAT threshold. Often it does not.
Selling Your Property in Georgia as a Foreigner: Tax, Timing and Process
Hold a Georgian property for more than two years and the gain is normally free of income tax. Sell sooner and it is not. Here is how the two-year rule works, what selling actually costs, and how to sell without flying back.
Buying Georgian Property by Power of Attorney: How It Works and What to Watch
A power of attorney is how most remote purchases in Georgia actually happen. It is also the document that gives someone else authority over your money. Here is how to write one that does the job and nothing more.
Opening a Bank Account in Georgia as a Foreigner (2026)
You do not need a Georgian bank account to buy property — but you will want one. Here is what the banks ask for in 2026, why some applications are refused, and what to do when yours is.
Georgia's Property Market in Mid-2026: What the Numbers Say
Prices rose about 3% over the year to Q1 2026 — but sales volumes moved far faster. Tbilisi sold 4,484 apartments in June 2026, a third more than a year earlier, while Batumi's market is now roughly half foreign buyers. Here is what that means if you are buying.
10 Most Common Mistakes People Make When Buying Property in Georgia
From skipping the Public Registry check to trusting headline rental yields, these are the ten mistakes foreign buyers most often make in Tbilisi and Batumi — and the practical checks that prevent them.
Buying Property in Batumi as an Israeli Citizen (2026)
Israeli citizens buy in Batumi on the same terms as any foreign buyer, enter visa-free, and reach Georgia in a short flight. What makes Batumi worth a separate look is the arithmetic — and the seasonality nobody mentions until after you have signed.
Buying Property in Batumi as a Turkish Citizen (2026)
Batumi is the easiest place in Georgia for a Turkish buyer to reach — the Sarpi land border is twenty kilometres away, so you can drive from Rize and view apartments the same day. Ownership carries no nationality condition. Here is what that proximity is worth, and what it does not solve.
Buying Property in Batumi as a Russian Citizen (2026)
Russian citizens can buy in Batumi on the same terms as anyone else — the law places no nationality condition on ownership. The friction is banking, not buying. Here is what Batumi offers a Russian buyer, which district fits which purpose, and what the summer-heavy rental season really means.
Renting an Apartment in Tbilisi as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)
Foreigners can rent in Tbilisi with just a passport — no permit, no guarantor. The difficulties are practical: rent is quoted in dollars but paid in lari, utilities sit outside the rent, and winter gas bills surprise new arrivals. Here is what a normal contract looks like.
Which District Should You Buy In, in Tbilisi? (2026 Neighbourhood Guide)
Vake and Vera suit buyers who want liquidity and long-term tenants; Saburtalo balances price against demand; Gldani and Varketili offer the lowest entry price. A district-by-district guide to matching the neighbourhood to your reason for buying.
Buying Property in Georgia as an Iranian Citizen: What Actually Works (2026)
Iranian citizens can legally buy and fully own property in Georgia — the ownership side is straightforward. Banking and payment are the real bottleneck. Here is an honest look at what works, what does not, and where professional advice is essential.
Can Russian Citizens Get Georgian Residency and Citizenship? (2026)
Russian citizens can live in Georgia visa-free, buy property and obtain residency on the same terms as other foreigners. Citizenship, however, is a long road with real caveats — dual-citizenship limits and case-by-case security screening. Here is the honest 2026 picture.
Hidden Costs and Taxes When Buying Property Abroad: The Georgia Checklist (2026)
Georgia's headline costs are famously low — no purchase tax, cheap registration. But remote buyers still hit eight real cost items, from apostilles and currency spreads to the apart-hotel tax trap. Budget them before you wire a deposit.
Georgia Residency and the Path to Citizenship Through Real Estate (2026)
From a $100,000 apartment to a renewable residence permit, permanent residency and — for some — citizenship: here is the realistic 2026 ladder for property investors in Georgia, with timelines, thresholds and the fine print.
Can Turkish Citizens Buy Property in Georgia? Rules, Taxes and Tips
Yes — Turkish citizens can buy apartments, houses and commercial property in Georgia with full ownership rights, no visa required for entry, and the same taxes as locals. Only agricultural land is restricted. Here is the complete picture.
Tbilisi Rental Yields by District (2026): Where Returns Are Highest
Gross rental yields in Tbilisi range from roughly 6% in premium Vake to 9-10% in budget districts. Here is the district-by-district picture for 2026 — prices per square metre, tenant profiles and which strategy fits each area.
Property Taxes in Georgia for Foreign Buyers: What You Actually Pay
Georgia has no purchase tax, a flat 5% tax on residential rental income and zero capital gains tax after two years of ownership. Here is the full tax picture for foreign property buyers — buying, holding, renting and selling.
How to Buy an Apartment in Tbilisi Remotely (Without Visiting Georgia)
You can complete an entire Tbilisi property purchase remotely using a notarised power of attorney: viewings by video, due diligence by a local lawyer, and registration at the Public Registry — all without setting foot in Georgia.
Can You Get Residency in Georgia by Buying Property? (2026 Guide)
Yes — foreigners who own residential property in Georgia worth at least $100,000 can apply for a renewable residence permit. Here is how the process works in 2026, what documents you need, and the mistakes to avoid.
Buying Property in Tbilisi and Batumi 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreigners
A complete step-by-step guide for foreigners buying property in Tbilisi and Batumi in 2026 — the buying process, taxes, residency, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Georgia? The Complete 2026 Guide
Yes — foreigners can buy almost any property in Georgia, including remotely. Here's the full 2026 guide to ownership rules, the buying process, taxes, costs, and residency.
What $100,000 Buys You in Tbilisi vs Batumi vs Lisbon vs Dubai (2026)
The same $100,000 buys a whole apartment in Georgia, barely a studio in Dubai, and not even that in Lisbon. A 2026 comparison of price, yield, and residency across four investor hotspots.
Tbilisi vs Batumi: Where Should You Invest in 2026?
Tbilisi offers stability and year-round tenants; Batumi offers higher upside and seasonal tourism returns. A data-driven 2026 comparison to help foreign investors choose.