Step 1: object check
Before paying an advance or signing, identify the object: cadastral code, address, area, owner, restrictions and legal status. In Batumi it is especially important to separate completed property from projects under construction.
If the object is being built, review not only the apartment but also the developer, land rights, permits, construction timeline and future title registration mechanism.
Step 2: contract and payment
The contract should describe the object, price, currency, payment order, deadlines, responsibility and registration procedure. If the buyer does not speak Georgian, a clear translation is essential.
Payments are better tied to legal stages: check, signing, registration and handover. For international transfers, clarify bank fees and proof-of-funds requirements.
Step 3: title registration
The key final step is registration of the right in the public registry. A signed contract alone may not be enough if title transfer is not completed.
After registration, keep the extract, contract, payment documents and annexes. They may be needed for banking, taxes, residence permit, resale or management.