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Batumi is a seaside city where apartments are bought both to live in and for short-term rental. On top of the general questions of a purchase there are its own: each district has its own character and price, many buildings are sold while still under construction, and part of the apartments are bought precisely to rent to tourists.
Start with the guide on buying an apartment in Batumi, then open the materials on the districts: Old Batumi and the New Boulevard. If you are considering a building under construction, read the material on buying off plan and the developer checklist. Yield and short-term rental are covered in separate materials, and the costs after the purchase in the material on the cost of ownership.
What to prepare: a list of districts and a budget, questions for the developer and a lawyer, the cadastral code of the chosen apartment and a calculation of the owner's costs. The figures in the materials are dated; check them at the source before a transaction.
Materials on this topic
Buy an Apartment in Batumi 2026: Districts, Prices, Risks
Batumi 2026: price per m² by district, aparthotels, buying costs and a checklist, with dates and sources.
Read this if you want a detailed walk-through of buying an apartment in Batumi, from choosing a district to registration.
Read →Buy an Apartment in Batumi 2026 — District Prices, Risks
An overview of the coastal city and its districts: types of housing, districts and features of the market.
Read this if you want a short overview of the city: prices by district and risks.
Read →Old Batumi — district history, what to see, housing market
History, squares and boulevard of Old Batumi, plus what is known about housing prices.
Read this if you are considering Old Batumi and want to understand the district and its housing.
Read →New Boulevard, Batumi — history, sights, housing and oversupply
New Boulevard, Batumi: sights, sales and an honest look at the housing market.
Read this if you are considering the New Boulevard area, where it matters to understand the risk of oversupply.
Read →Buying Off-Plan in Georgia: Black Frame, Instalments, Risks
Frame levels, instalments, registry protection and the risks of buying a flat before it is built.
Read this if it is an apartment in a building under construction and you need the risks and the contract.
Read →Buying from a Developer in Georgia: Checklist Before You Sign
What to request, check and put in the contract before paying a developer in Georgia.
Read this if you are buying from a construction company and need a list of questions before signing.
Read →Short-term rentals in Georgia: tax, VAT, registration, managers
Tax, the GEL 100,000 VAT threshold, registration and managers: what the law confirms and what it does not.
Read this if you are buying for short-term rental and need the taxes and limits.
Read →Rental Yield in Georgia 2026: Real Net Returns After Tax
What makes up the gap between the gross and the net result of renting: a calculation and sources.
Read this if you are calculating yield and want to compare the estimates of different sources.
Read →Cost of owning an apartment in Georgia 2026: bills, tax, fees
Utility tariffs, the GEL 100,000 property tax threshold and building fees, with dates and sources.
Read this if you need to understand what ownership costs after the purchase.
Read →Mortgage in Georgia for Foreigners: Complete Guide 2026
Georgia mortgage for foreigners: banks, rates, down payment, 2027 limits, payment maths. October 2026.
Read this if you are considering a mortgage and want the terms for non-residents.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner buy an apartment in Batumi?
Yes, foreigners buy apartments in Georgia, Batumi included; the limits concern land first of all. The order of a transaction and the checks on the property are described in the buying guide, and the position on a particular apartment should be confirmed with a lawyer.
What should I check in a new build in Batumi?
The building permit, the registry records on the plot and the developer, the contract terms and the payment schedule. A detailed list of questions is in the developer checklist and in the material on buying off plan.
How much can I earn from renting out an apartment in Batumi short term?
There is no single confirmed figure: estimates from different sources differ, and the tax regime for short-term letting should be clarified with an accountant. The approaches and the differences between sources are shown in the materials on yield and on short-term rental.
How we work: BuyGeorgia is an independent reference for foreign buyers of property in Georgia. Sources are listed at the bottom of each guide. More on the page About and methodology.