Buyer guide

The Legal Process of Buying Property in Georgia

Due diligence is strongly recommended even when it is not legally mandatory. Most foreign buyers use an independent lawyer.

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Same-day registration

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Preliminary agreement

02

Final agreement

03

Payment

04

Registration submission

05

Ownership certificate

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Document by document

The preliminary agreement records the reservation or initial terms. The final sale agreement defines the property, price, payment and handover obligations. A bilingual version is recommended when needed.

02

Remote buyers

A power of attorney issued outside Georgia usually needs notarization and the applicable apostille or legalization before it can be used. Have a Georgian lawyer prepare the wording.

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What a lawyer checks

Due diligence should examine ownership, registered restrictions, the seller’s authority, permit status and whether the contract matches the agreed commercial terms.

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Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a lawyer legally required?
Not for every transaction, but independent review is strongly recommended before signing or transferring funds.
What if the seller does not speak my language?
Use a bilingual contract or qualified translation so every party understands the same terms.