How to buy property in Georgia: the process, step by step
From choosing the property to registering ownership: the practical guide for foreign buyers in Georgia, with documents, costs and timing.
Source: National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR), current fees
Simpler than in many countries, with precise steps
How to buy property in Georgia is simpler than in many countries, but follows precise steps: from checking the property to registering it at the Public Registry. You don’t need to be resident or a Georgian citizen.
Our real estate consulting supports you at every stage, from document checks to registration, to avoid the most common mistakes of buying without local help.
Tbilisi · project renderingThe 5 steps to buying property
Choose the property
Pick the area and type that fit your goal: a home, long-term rental or short lets.
Check the documents
Check the Public Registry extract: owner, mortgages and encumbrances. For off-plan, also permits and the developer.
Offer and preliminary agreement
Agree the price and sign a preliminary agreement if needed, with deposit, timing and penalties.
Sale contract
Signed before the Public Registry office (at the Public Service Hall) or a notary.
Registration
The National Agency of Public Registry records the transfer: from then on the property is yours.
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Power of attorney if you’re not there: signed before a Georgian notary, or abroad with apostille, then translated and certified in Georgia
- Up-to-date Public Registry extract for the property
- Preliminary agreement, if there is one
Costs and timing
- Registration of ownership150 lari in 4 working days, 270 lari in 1 day, 350 lari the same day
- Presence in GeorgiaNot required: you can buy with a power of attorney
There is no tax on buying a residential property. Notary, translations and power of attorney are only paid if needed.
You can buy without coming to Georgia
A power of attorney to someone you trust is enough. Our advice: see the property anyway, in person or on a video call, and don’t pay before checking the Public Registry extract.
What new complexes offer
Many new projects include shared amenities such as pools, spas and sports areas: higher service charges, but also extra appeal for tenants.
Images supplied by the developers: project renderings, not photos of finished properties.
Taxes, declarations and residence
- Rent: 5% tax on residential rent for individuals.
- Property tax: 0% to 1% for individuals, depending on household income and municipality.
- Your home country: if you remain tax resident elsewhere, income and assets in Georgia may have to be declared there too. See Taxes in Georgia.
- Residence: since 1 March 2026, property with a market value of at least 150,000 dollars allows a temporary residence permit application.
Frequently asked questions about buying property in Georgia
Can I buy property in Georgia without being there?
Yes, with a power of attorney signed before a Georgian notary, or abroad with apostille, then translated and certified in Georgia.
How do I check a property has no mortgage?
With the Public Registry extract, which shows the owner, mortgages and other encumbrances. Check an up-to-date one before paying.
Do I need a notary to buy property in Georgia?
Not always. The contract can be signed before the Public Registry office or before a notary. A notary is needed for some powers of attorney.
Sources (5)
- National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR): property registration fees and terms
- ExpatHub Georgia: FAQs on buying real estate, updated September 2025
- JAMnews: agricultural land reserved for Georgian citizens since 2018, December 2018
- EIG Law: USD 150,000 threshold for property-based residence permits from 1 March 2026, February 2026
- ExpatHub Georgia: tax rates in Georgia (rent and property tax), updated February 2025
Note. This information is current as of October 2026 and may change. It is a general overview, not tax or legal advice for your case: check the rules in force with a professional before you decide, or contact the Chamber.
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