How to Buy an Apartment Remotely: A Step by Step Guide for Foreigners (984)
A complete Unehasim guide for safe remote property purchases in Georgia
Georgia is one of the few countries where a foreigner can buy real estate entirely remotely, without visiting the country.
This is convenient for investors, relocants, families, and anyone who wants to secure a property in advance.
To ensure a safe purchase, it’s important to understand the procedure, documents, risks, and correct sequence of actions.
This Unehasim guide provides a step‑by‑step explanation of how to buy an apartment in Georgia remotely.
- Can a Foreigner Buy Property Remotely?
Yes. Georgian law allows foreigners to:
- purchase real estate without personal presence
- sign contracts remotely
- issue a power of attorney in their home country
- register ownership online
This makes the process fast and convenient.
- What Documents a Foreigner Needs
1) Passport
A valid international passport.
2) Power of Attorney (if buying through a representative)
Issued:
- by a notary in your country
- then apostilled
- and sent to Georgia
3) Developer contract
Signed:
- online
or - through a representative
4) Bank agreement (if using installment plan)
Can also be signed remotely.
- How Remote Purchase Works: Step‑by‑Step
Step 1. Choosing a Project
Unehasim helps you:
- select the right district
- choose a reliable developer
- verify documents
- calculate profitability
Step 2. Online Viewing
You receive:
- video tour of the complex
- layouts
- 3D renders
- construction photos
Step 3. Document Verification
We check:
- construction permit
- land ownership
- contract
- technical specifications
Step 4. Signing the Contract
Options:
- electronic signature
- power of attorney for a representative
Step 5. Payment
Payment can be made:
- via bank transfer
- in installments
- through a Georgian bank
Step 6. Registration of Ownership
Registration is done:
- online via the House of Justice
or - through your representative
Ownership is registered in your name.
- How to Choose a Reliable Developer When Buying Remotely
Check:
- construction permit
- completed projects
- reputation
- construction progress
- contract transparency
Unehasim tip
Avoid developers with no completed projects.
- How to Avoid Risks When Buying Remotely
1) Verify documents through the public registry
Georgia’s registry is open and transparent.
2) Never transfer money without a signed contract
Payment only after signing.
3) Check the developer
Track record, reputation, office, website.
4) Use a trusted representative
A lawyer or Unehasim representative.
5) Monitor construction progress
Videos, photos, reports.
- How to Open a Bank Account Remotely
Some Georgian banks allow:
- online account opening
- video verification
- remote contract signing
This is convenient for foreign investors.
- How to Prepare a Power of Attorney Correctly
The POA must include rights to:
- sign the purchase contract
- submit documents
- register ownership
- make payments
Where to issue it
- at a notary in your country
- apostille
- send to Georgia
- How to Receive Keys and Prepare the Apartment for Rental
After construction is completed:
- your representative inspects the apartment
- checks quality
- records defects
- signs the handover act
Unehasim can:
- prepare the apartment
- buy furniture
- organize renovation
- rent it out
- manage the property
- How Long Remote Purchase Takes
Average timeline:
- project selection: 1–3 days
- document verification: 1–2 days
- contract signing: 1 day
- ownership registration: 1–3 days
Full process: 3–7 days.
- Advantages of Remote Purchase
- no need to travel to Georgia
- fast and simple process
- transparent registration
- affordable real estate
- high rental demand
- ideal for investors
Conclusion: Remote Purchase in Georgia Is Simple and Safe
If you follow the correct steps:
- verify the developer
- verify documents
- sign the contract
- register ownership
— the purchase will be fully secure.
Unehasim supports the entire process and protects the client’s interests.
Unehasim Recommendations
- choose projects with permits
- verify the developer
- use a power of attorney
- fix the price in the contract
- monitor construction progress
- register ownership immediately
Professional Support from Unehasim
We help foreigners:
- choose the right project
- verify documents
- sign the contract
- register ownership
- prepare the apartment
- rent it out
Remote purchase becomes simple and reliable.
