Georgia

Tbilisi

Georgia’s capital, historic streets and hills

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, with a historic centre, cultural venues and residential areas at different elevations. The old town, sulphur baths and Rustaveli Avenue offer a first impression of the capital; everyday life is best assessed in the area where you might live.

Country: Georgia
Currency: Georgian lari · GEL
Landmarks: Old Tbilisi, Rustaveli, Mtatsminda

Explore the destination

Getting to know the city

Compare the historic streets by the river, central avenues and residential neighbourhoods. The terrain is part of the urban setting: a short distance on the map may involve an uphill walk.

Everyday journeys

Walk the route from the home to a public transport stop, school or workplace. Check vehicle access and parking, especially on narrow streets and slopes.

When choosing a home

Ask about heating and the condition of utilities and the lift. For a new building, check whether the entrance, courtyard and access road are actually ready.

Tbilisi: buying property

Tbilisi is a distinct location to consider when choosing a home. Compare the area, property type, specification and total cost. Below are questions to help you shortlist and assess a particular offer.

How do you choose an area around your everyday journeys?

Compare the location against your own daily journeys and how you plan to use the home.

The area and daily life

Compare historic streets by the river, central avenues and residential neighbourhoods against a typical day in your life. A short distance on the map may involve an uphill walk; try the route in person.

Checking a specific address

Check pedestrian access to the home, public transport stops, vehicle access and parking. If school or work matters, assess the route from the entrance of the chosen building rather than an approximate centre point of the area.

What should you check in an existing home or a new building?

Check the property you have chosen, its specification and its actual condition.

Viewing and specification

Ask about heating and the condition of utilities and the lift. For a new building, check whether the entrance, courtyard and access road are actually ready. These details determine whether you can use the home after handover.

From the viewing to the chosen unit

Request an exact list of finishes and any work left for the buyer to complete. For a completed unit, compare the documents with the actual layout and condition of the building services; photographs do not replace an inspection.

How do you allow for finishing work and running costs?

The price on the listing is a starting point; clarify additional and recurring charges.

The full purchase cost

Compare the price of a particular unit with its specification. Add confirmed costs for finishing, building services, purchase formalities and maintenance. Leave unconfirmed amounts as open questions until you can calculate them.

Running costs and management

For a home intended for letting, ask separately about maintenance, management, cleaning and repairs. An income forecast should set out its assumptions and expenses, and permission to let must be checked for the specific property.

What should you clarify before signing a contract?

Rights, documents and the payment schedule need to be checked for the particular property and buyer.

Documents and payment

Request the unit’s designated use, the right being acquired, a draft contract, the payment currency and the payment schedule. For a project under construction, separately check the handover deadline and each party’s obligations if it changes.

Checking the terms of your purchase

For a buyer from another country, a specialist should confirm the documents and purchase procedure for the specific property. If the purchase includes land, its legal status must be checked separately from the building.

Properties in the city

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Photo credits

1. Tiia Monto · Tbilisi at night · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, WebP format.

2. Nodar Ambartsumov · Views of Old Tbilisi · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, WebP format.