Why buyers choose Batumi
Batumi lives on tourism. Many travellers rent a flat instead of a hotel room, so good short-term rentals are in demand all season. A property that is let can yield 10-16% a year. That depends on the location, the complex and the occupancy.
Taxes in Georgia are low. Registered rental income is taxed at 5%. If you sell after owning the property for two years, the gain is not taxed.
You do not need a large sum up front. Developers offer interest-free instalments: a small down payment and the rest in stages during construction. A foreign citizen can register an apartment in Georgia in their own name.
Four price segments
In Batumi you can buy a small studio or a first-line penthouse.
| Segment | What it is | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Studio flats on the second or third line from the sea | Summer holidays or a rental property |
| Mid-range | Furnished one and two room flats by the New Boulevard or 5-10 minutes' walk from the sea, the best ones with rental management | Families who live there in season and let it the rest of the year |
| Premium | Spacious sea-view flats in a complex with a pool, spa, fitness centre and restaurants | Buyers who want the view and the facilities |
| Luxury | First-line penthouses with a view of the sea and the mountains | Long-term investors and those who want a home in Georgia |
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Apartments in hotel complexes
A hotel apartment belongs to you but is run by the hotel operator, who takes bookings, receives guests, cleans and sets the nightly price. A complex with a pool, spa and reception is usually busier than a separate flat, and depending on the contract you can live there yourself for part of the year.
What to expect
Prices are in USD, so the euro to dollar rate affects what the property costs you. A new build carries the risk of a late handover, so before the contract we look together at which projects the developer has completed and whether they were delivered on time. Rental income varies by season, and the value of the property can also go down.