Georgia
Georgia is one of the most accessible markets for real estate investment: 7−12% annual returns, clear purchase regulations, full ownership rights for foreigners, and the possibility to obtain residency through property investment
Rental income: Short- and long-term rentals in Tbilisi and Batumi generate 7−12% per year, driven by high demand from tourists and IT professionals;
Ownership & residency: Foreigners can own apartments, houses, and commercial properties 100%. Investments starting from $ 100k can qualify the investor and their family for residency permits.
Secure transactions: Purchases are conducted via the House of Justice, an electronic government platform where every property is officially registered. The process takes 1−2 days, and documents are issued quickly;
Ownership & residency: Foreigners can own apartments, houses, and commercial properties 100%. Investments starting from $ 100k can qualify the investor and their family for residency permits.
Secure transactions: Purchases are conducted via the House of Justice, an electronic government platform where every property is officially registered. The process takes 1−2 days, and documents are issued quickly;
Rental income: Short- and long-term rentals in Tbilisi and Batumi generate 7−12% per year, driven by high demand from tourists and IT professionals;
CASE 1
New Boulevard, Batumi | Studio 35 m²
Format: Studio, long-term rental
Purchase: $120,000 (2022)

Rental income: $750/month → $9,000/year (~7.5% gross)

Holding period: 3 years (2022–2025)

Market value 2025: ~$134,400 (+12%)

Total income over 3 years:
Rental: $27,000
Appreciation: $14,400

Combined ROI: 34.5% (~10.3% per year)
Why it worked:

Studios near New Boulevard are consistently in demand among long-term tenants. Even during a market slowdown in 2024, rental yields remained strong, and property values continued to grow.
Investment Budget: $ 120,000
Cases
Real results achieved by our clients
CASE 2
Seaview 1BR near Old Boulevard, Batumi
Format: 1-bedroom apartment, 50 m², long-term rental
Purchase: $170,000 (2023)

Rental income: $1,100/month → $13,200/year (~7.8% gross)

Holding period: 2 years (2023–2025)

Market value 2025: ~$187,000 (+10%)

Total income over 2 years:
Rental: $26,400
Appreciation: $17,000

Combined ROI: 25.5% (~12.1% per year)
Why it worked:

Sea-view and central location reduce vacancy rates and push rental yields toward the upper end of Batumi’s typical 8−9% range.
Investment Budget: $ 170,000
CASE 4
Center / Alley of Heroes, Compact 45 m², Batumi
Format: 1-bedroom apartment, 45 m², long-term rental
Purchase: $140,000 (2023)

Rental income: $750/month → $9,000/year (~6.4% gross)

Holding period: 2 years (2023–2025)

Market value 2025: ~$151,200 (+8%)

Total income over 2 years:
Rental: $18,000
Appreciation: $11,200

Combined ROI: 20.9% (~10% annualized)
Why it worked:

Central location ensures stable demand from IT professionals and relocating tenants. Even with moderate rents, low vacancy and steady price growth made this investment profitable.
Investment Budget: $ 140,000
CASE 6
Tbilisi | 1-bedroom, 54 m² | Long-term rental investment
Format: 1-bedroom apartment, 54 m², modern business-class complex

Client: Investor from Canada seeking stable income in foreign currency
Purchase: $78,000 (2021)

Rental income (long-term): $620/month → ~$7,440/year

Net income after expenses: ~$6,600/year

Price growth (2021–2024): +27% → $99,000

CAGR: ~8.3% per year

Total ROI over 3 years: 33.5%
Why it worked:

Saburtalo is one of Tbilisi’s most liquid districts thanks to developed infrastructure, universities, and demand from IT professionals. Long-term rentals in Tbilisi have minimal vacancies and high-quality tenants.
Investment Budget: $ 78,000
CASE 5
Batumi | 2-bedroom, 78 m² | Investment for rental + capital growth
Format: 2-bedroom apartment, 78 m², modern first-line complex

Client: European family seeking a safe investment with passive income
Purchase: $135,000 (2022)

Rental income: Season: $1,600/month, Off-season: $750/month → Annual ~$15,500

Price growth (2022–2025): +38% → $186,000

CAGR: ~11.2% per year

Total ROI over 2 years: 22.9%
Why it worked:

The complex is in the rapidly developing New Boulevard area, close to parks, restaurants, and the beach. Apartments are in demand among families and long-term tenants, providing a stable booking flow.
Investment Budget: $ 135,000
CASE 3
Family 2BR near schools, Batumi
Format: 2-bedroom apartment, 75 m², long-term rental
Purchase: $220,000 (2024)

Rental income: $1,500/month → $18,000/year (~8.2% gross)

Holding period: 1 year (2024–2025)

Market value 2025: ~$233,200 (+6%)

Total income over 1 year:
Rental: $18,000
Appreciation: $13,200

Combined ROI: 14.2%
Why it worked:

Family-oriented layouts slightly off the beachfront rent steadily year-round. Even with modest market growth in 2024−2025, the investment remained profitable.
Investment Budget: $ 220,000
Returns are estimates and not guaranteed. See Legal & Disclosures
Cases
Real results achieved by our clients
CASE 1
New Boulevard, Batumi | Studio 35 m²
Format: Studio, long-term rental
Purchase: $120,000 (2022)

Rental income: $750/month → $9,000/year (~7.5% gross)

Holding period: 3 years (2022–2025)

Market value 2025: ~$134,400 (+12%)

Total income over 3 years:
Rental: $27,000
Appreciation: $14,400

Combined ROI: 34.5% (~10.3% per year)
Why it worked:

Studios near New Boulevard are consistently in demand among long-term tenants. Even during a market slowdown in 2024, rental yields remained strong, and property values continued to grow.
Investment Budget: $ 120,000
CASE 2
Seaview 1BR near Old Boulevard, Batumi
Format: 1-bedroom apartment, 50 m², long-term rental
Purchase: $170,000 (2023)

Rental income: $1,100/month → $13,200/year (~7.8% gross)

Holding period: 2 years (2023–2025)

Market value 2025: ~$187,000 (+10%)

Total income over 2 years:
Rental: $26,400
Appreciation: $17,000

Combined ROI: 25.5% (~12.1% per year)
Why it worked:

Sea-view and central location reduce vacancy rates and push rental yields toward the upper end of Batumi’s typical 8−9% range.
Investment Budget: $ 170,000
CASE 4
Center / Alley of Heroes, Compact 45 m², Batumi
Format: 1-bedroom apartment, 45 m², long-term rental
Purchase: $140,000 (2023)

Rental income: $750/month → $9,000/year (~6.4% gross)

Holding period: 2 years (2023–2025)

Market value 2025: ~$151,200 (+8%)

Total income over 2 years:
Rental: $18,000
Appreciation: $11,200

Combined ROI: 20.9% (~10% annualized)
Why it worked:

Central location ensures stable demand from IT professionals and relocating tenants. Even with moderate rents, low vacancy and steady price growth made this investment profitable.
Investment Budget: $ 140,000
CASE 6
Tbilisi | 1-bedroom, 54 m² | Long-term rental investment
Format: 1-bedroom apartment, 54 m², modern business-class complex

Client: Investor from Canada seeking stable income in foreign currency
Purchase: $78,000 (2021)

Rental income (long-term): $620/month → ~$7,440/year

Net income after expenses: ~$6,600/year

Price growth (2021–2024): +27% → $99,000

CAGR: ~8.3% per year

Total ROI over 3 years: 33.5%
Why it worked:

Saburtalo is one of Tbilisi’s most liquid districts thanks to developed infrastructure, universities, and demand from IT professionals. Long-term rentals in Tbilisi have minimal vacancies and high-quality tenants.
Investment Budget: $ 78,000
CASE 5
Batumi | 2-bedroom, 78 m² | Investment for rental + capital growth
Format: 2-bedroom apartment, 78 m², modern first-line complex

Client: European family seeking a safe investment with passive income
Purchase: $135,000 (2022)

Rental income: Season: $1,600/month, Off-season: $750/month → Annual ~$15,500

Price growth (2022–2025): +38% → $186,000

CAGR: ~11.2% per year

Total ROI over 2 years: 22.9%
Why it worked:

The complex is in the rapidly developing New Boulevard area, close to parks, restaurants, and the beach. Apartments are in demand among families and long-term tenants, providing a stable booking flow.
Investment Budget: $ 135,000
CASE 3
Family 2BR near schools, Batumi
Format: 2-bedroom apartment, 75 m², long-term rental
Purchase: $220,000 (2024)

Rental income: $1,500/month → $18,000/year (~8.2% gross)

Holding period: 1 year (2024–2025)

Market value 2025: ~$233,200 (+6%)

Total income over 1 year:
Rental: $18,000
Appreciation: $13,200

Combined ROI: 14.2%
Why it worked:

Family-oriented layouts slightly off the beachfront rent steadily year-round. Even with modest market growth in 2024−2025, the investment remained profitable.
Investment Budget: $ 220,000
Returns are estimates and not guaranteed. See Legal & Disclosures
Secure Purchase Process
Georgia — One of the Most Transparent Markets in the Region
Transactions are registered in the Public Registry, with ownership officially recorded within 1−3 days.

Foreigners can purchase property without restrictions, and notarization is optional but provides additional legal protection.
Returns and Exit Potential
Batumi: 7−9% rental yield, with 10−20% capital growth over 3−4 years, fueled by tourism and year-round demand.

Tbilisi: 5−7% rental yield, 8−12% capital appreciation, driven by the IT sector, relocations, and stable local demand.
Freehold Ownership Rights
Foreigners Can Own Any Type of Property — residential, commercial, or land.
The buyer receives an Ownership Certificate, the official document confirming legal ownership.
There are no time limits on ownership; property rights are full and perpetual.
Why Investors Choose Georgia
Why Investors Choose Georgia
Secure Purchase Process
Georgia — One of the Most Transparent Markets in the Region
Transactions are registered in the Public Registry, with ownership officially recorded within 1−3 days.

Foreigners can purchase property without restrictions, and notarization is optional but provides additional legal protection.
Returns and Exit Potential
Batumi: 7−9% rental yield, with 10−20% capital growth over 3−4 years, fueled by tourism and year-round demand.

Tbilisi: 5−7% rental yield, 8−12% capital appreciation, driven by the IT sector, relocations, and stable local demand.
Freehold Ownership Rights
Foreigners Can Own Any Type of Property — residential, commercial, or land.
The buyer receives an Ownership Certificate, the official document confirming legal ownership.
There are no time limits on ownership; property rights are full and perpetual.
Sofia Mamedova
Founder & CEO,
Sofia Global Realty
"Georgia — one of the most accessible and predictable real estate markets
Foreigners can own property without restrictions, with transactions processed through the Public Registry in 1–3 days, and low taxes make the market attractive for rentals.
  • Batumi: 7–9% annual rental income, with 10–20% capital growth supported by year-round tourism.
  • Tbilisi: Stable demand, 5–7% rental returns, and 8–12% capital appreciation driven by the IT sector and population growth."

Georgia is ideal for investors seeking reliable returns, liquidity, transparent rules, and the opportunity to obtain residency with property purchases from $100,000.
KEY TAKEAWAYS ON Georgia:
Expert insight from the founder of Sofia Global Realty
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