Foreign buyers can purchase non-agricultural residential and commercial property in Georgia. A disciplined process should confirm the property, seller, contract, payment path, registration, completion and operating terms before funds are committed.
Ownership focusNon-agricultural property
Registration authorityPublic Registry
ResidenceSeparate application
Core safeguardBuyer-side legal review
Decision criteria
What matters for this decision
These criteria connect the buyer's need to evidence and a visible conclusion.
01Identity and title
02Contract counterparty
03Payment path
04Completion terms
05Owner use
06Rental and resale
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A practical buying sequence
Define the buyer goal and budget, select the product category, confirm the responsible entity and property record, review the reservation and purchase terms, complete payment and registration steps, then prepare for completion and operation.
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Questions to answer before reserving
Confirm the exact unit, total price, payment dates, fit-out condition, completion standard, delay treatment, title-transfer step, recurring fees, rental participation, owner-use rights and cancellation terms.
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How the guide helps
The research desk narrows the market, identifies the facts that affect a decision and links to the relevant official records. A qualified Georgian lawyer completes the legal review, with current tax and residence advice added where relevant.
Evidence
Sources behind this answer
Material facts remain connected to named, dated sources.
Yes. Foreign buyers can generally own non-agricultural residential property in Georgia, subject to the transaction and current rules.
Does buying an apartment automatically grant residency?+
No. Property ownership and residence are separate legal questions. A qualifying property may support an application under a current residence route, but the official authority must approve the application.
Who should review the purchase contract?+
Use a qualified Georgian lawyer acting for you. The developer, sales representative, broker or this publication should not be treated as independent buyer-side legal counsel.