JUST Advisors · Real Estate in Georgia

Make an informed property purchase

Understand the documents, transaction terms and future costs before you decide. We guide the purchase of an apartment, house, commercial property or land plot through to registration of your ownership.

Discuss your purchase ↗What our lawyers review ↓

We assist with new developments, resale properties, land and investment transactions. Remote representation under a power of attorney is available.

The right approach for your purchase

Every type of property calls for a tailored approach

Our review helps you see whether a property fits your plans, whether you intend to live in it, rent it out, build on the land or invest.

01 / New development

Apartment or unit from a developer

We review land rights, the construction permit and approved plans, completion dates, handover terms and any management agreement.

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02 / Resale property

Completed apartment or house

We compare the documents with the property's actual features and examine the seller's title, the property's history and registered encumbrances.

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03 / Land

Land for a home or development

We examine the land category and designated use, boundaries, access, use restrictions and eligibility to acquire the plot based on the buyer's citizenship.

04 / Investment

Commercial property

We consider the ownership structure, future leasing or management, financing terms and taxes during operation and on a later sale.

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A sound basis for your decision

What to know before paying a deposit or signing

We compare registry records, supporting documents, the property's condition and the contract so you have a clear picture of the purchase.

Who is involved in the transaction?We review the seller or developer, the history of title, a representative's authority and any co-owners' rights.
What are the property's actual characteristics?We compare cadastral records, area and designated use with the property itself. For a new development, we review the approved plans and construction permit.
What rights are registered?We identify any mortgage, other encumbrances, restrictions and third-party rights, and determine how these will be discharged where the transaction requires it.
Do the contract terms work for you?We review the property description, price and payment schedule, deadlines, handover condition, liability, termination terms and consistency across language versions.
How will the purchase be completed?We coordinate the order of payments and signing, registration of ownership with the Public Registry and the handover documents.

The value of legal support

Questions worth answering before you buy

Clear terms help you compare properties, plan payments and make a decision that serves your goals.

When will you receive the property?

We distinguish construction completion, commissioning and handover dates, and set them out in the contract.

What will be handed over?

We clarify the layout, area, finishes and specifications. Key details from the sales presentation are recorded in the contractual documents.

How will payments be arranged?

If the property is mortgaged, we establish the payment sequence and the documents needed to discharge the mortgage.

Do the language versions match?

We compare the Georgian and translated contracts so that every obligation is clear to you.

Does the land suit your plans?

We examine the land category and planning conditions. For a foreign buyer, we also assess eligibility to acquire the plot.

What will ownership cost?

We help estimate taxes, maintenance, management fees and the terms of any future lease, especially for serviced units and commercial property.

Taxes and costs

Understand the financial picture in advance

The tax position depends on the type of property, the owner's status, how it will be used and the country of tax residence. We review it before you sign.

On purchase

Tax on the acquisition itself

Georgia does not impose a separate tax simply for purchasing real estate. You should still account for documentation and registration costs, as well as the terms of bank transfers.

During ownership

Property tax

For an individual, liability depends in part on family income and the taxable property. Land and property used for business require a separate assessment.

When renting out

Income tax and possible VAT

A 5% rate on rental income may apply when residential property is let for living purposes and the relevant conditions are met. Commercial use, management through a company and other arrangements can be treated differently; VAT may also need to be considered.

On sale

Tax on sale proceeds

The period of ownership, designated and actual use, documented acquisition costs and any business activity all matter. We assess the tax position for the planned sale.

If you live outside Georgia: you should also consider obligations in your country of tax residence and whether a double taxation treaty applies. Current property tax thresholds and rates should be confirmed for your circumstances at the time of advice.

How we work

From property details to registered ownership

You can involve us before choosing a property or bring us a contract you have already received. We tailor the scope of our review to your needs.

Understand your plans

Living in the property, renting it out, reselling, building or seeking a residence permit: your goal shapes the review and the contract.

Review the parties and property

We examine registry records and permits, then provide findings and recommendations to inform your decision.

Agree the contract and payments

We address payment, handover, liability and encumbrances, as well as power of attorney documents if you are abroad.

Support signing and registration

We coordinate completion, registration of ownership and handover. If needed, we also assist with taxes and subsequent leasing.

JUST Advisors case study

Legal support for the purchase of a land plot

We supported the purchase of a land plot from several individual sellers. Some were in Georgia, while others were abroad and took part through representatives acting under powers of attorney.

The property was subject to a mortgage. Payments were arranged around the receipt of foreign currency into the buyer's account at a Georgian bank, repayment of the existing mortgage and the buyer's use of additional bank financing.

We structured the transaction, reviewed and prepared the powers of attorney, coordinated payments with the banks, arranged for the existing encumbrance to be discharged and registered the buyer's ownership.

Let's discuss your property

Planning to buy? Send us a listing or cadastral code

Tell us which property you are considering and how far the transaction has progressed. We will help define the scope of review and next steps.

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This page provides general information. Legal and tax advice depends on the documents and circumstances of each transaction.