Buying property is about more than beautiful photos

The important part is asking the right questions before any money changes hands. I help you find a suitable property, gather the relevant information, arrange document checks and navigate the practical stages of the purchase without unnecessary confusion or unpleasant surprises.

Property buying support in Tbilisi is available both to people who are just beginning their search and to buyers who have already found an apartment or house and want a clearer picture of the property, its documents and the proposed terms of the purchase.

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Why property buying support in Tbilisi can help

Everything usually looks wonderful in the listing. At the viewing, you may discover that:

the neighbourhood was quiet only while the photographs were being taken;
direct sunlight reaches the apartment for about twenty minutes a day;
the beautiful view may soon be replaced by a construction site;
the registered area does not match the description;
the property has restrictions, liens or additional owners;
the electrical system is not suitable for modern appliances;
there is no adequate heating — a detail that becomes especially persuasive in winter;
the seller changes the price or conditions after an initial agreement.

My role is to gather information, identify important risks and arrange the necessary checks before you sign a contract or transfer money, rather than afterwards.

How the process works

The initial conversation

We begin by clarifying what you want to buy: an apartment for everyday life, a family home, a property for occasional visits or an investment for rental income.

We discuss your budget, preferred neighbourhoods, size, number of rooms, willingness to renovate and expected purchase timeline. We also consider the costs that tend not to appear in the listing price: document checks, registration, repairs and furnishing.

Once the priorities are clear, it becomes easier to see which properties deserve a viewing and which can be dismissed before meeting yet another “perfect apartment.”

Search and viewings

I search for suitable options, contact owners and agents, clarify the price and conditions, and arrange viewings. At the viewing, we look beyond the apartment or house itself. The condition of the building, entrance, lift, street, parking, transport links, nearby construction and actual noise levels all matter – including the details thoughtfully left outside the camera frame.

Afterwards, we compare the options and decide which properties are worth investigating further.

Property and document checks

Depending on the property, we look at:

the registered owner;
how the property is recorded in the public register;
restrictions, liens or other encumbrances;
whether the registered area and description match the property;
whether there are additional owners;
the visible condition of the heating, electrical system, windows and utilities;
signs of damp, leaks or other defects;
for houses, the registration of the land and buildings, plot boundaries and utility connections.

Where a more detailed inspection of the structure, roof or engineering systems is needed, I arrange a visit by a technical specialist.

Formal legal due diligence and document preparation under Georgian law are carried out by a licensed Georgian attorney. The attorney’s fees are charged separately.

Contract, registration and handover

Before signing, we clarify the price, payment schedule, registration timeline and exactly what remains in the property, including furniture, appliances and other items.

I coordinate the practical stages of the purchase and handover. At handover, we record the condition of the property, meter readings, keys and access cards, and check whether any unpaid utility bills remain.

What property buying support in Tbilisi may include

Depending on your situation, the work may include:

discussing your goals, budget and requirements;
searching for apartments or houses;
communicating with owners and agents;
arranging and attending viewings;
comparing properties and neighbourhoods;
gathering available registration information;
arranging legal due diligence;
bringing in a technical specialist where necessary;
discussing the price and practical terms of the purchase;
coordinating registration and handover.

You can choose support throughout the entire process or assistance with a particular stage.

Fees

Full purchase support

Property search, viewings, comparison of options, coordination of checks and support through to handover:

€500–€2,000

The final fee depends on the complexity of the search, the number of properties involved and the amount of work required.

Review of a selected property

For buyers who have already found an apartment or house and need help arranging checks of the property, documents and proposed purchase terms:

from €300

Fees for a Georgian attorney, technical specialist or translator, as well as registration, banking and other third-party costs, are charged separately.

After our initial conversation, I will explain which format suits your situation, what it includes and what my fee will be.

Buying property for rental income

When considering an investment property, appearance and asking price are only part of the picture.

We also look at:

rental demand in the neighbourhood;
how easily the property may later be rented or resold;
the condition of the building;
the layout;
likely renovation and furnishing costs;
ongoing maintenance expenses;
possible taxes and mandatory payments.

No one can guarantee a future return. What we can do is assess the available information realistically rather than building the entire calculation around the optimism of the listing.

An honest word about guarantees

I cannot promise that the seller will not change the price, that a property will remain available or that the checks will reveal no problems.

What I can do is:

help identify important risks and unanswered questions before money changes hands;
ask the seller the necessary questions;
gather the available information;
involve a Georgian attorney and technical specialist where required;
help you make an informed decision rather than buying blindly.

More than twenty years of legal practice taught me to check the details before a person takes on an obligation. With property purchases, that order is usually much less expensive than trying to correct mistakes afterwards.

Let’s discuss your purchase

My property buying support in Tbilisi can cover the entire process or one particular stage, depending on what you have already done and what still needs to be checked.

Tell me what you are looking for: an apartment or a house, for your own use or rental income, your preferred neighbourhoods and your approximate budget.

It is perfectly fine if you have not yet chosen a property type or area. We can begin with a short conversation and work out what kind of support would be useful.

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