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Real Estate Lawyer in Tbilisi

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Our professionals represent real estate buyers and sellers, safeguarding their interests and facilitating legal deals

Georgia presents the best option for foreigners interested in purchasing real estate, including land plots, private houses, villas, apartments, commercial spaces, and urban homes. 

Real Estate Lawyer Services in Georgia

We offer comprehensive legal services related to real estate, including:

  • Due Diligence for Real Estate Purchase in Georgia: Assessment of legal risks before purchasing real estate;
  • Real Estate Contracts and Related Document Preparation: Negotiation and drafting of agreements;
  • Legal Disputes Related to Real Estate: Handling disputes arising from real estate transactions;
  • Tax and Legal Consultation Related to Real Estate: Providing guidance on tax implications and legal matters;
  • Remote Purchase of Land and Real Estate: Facilitating the buying process from abroad

Property Investment in Georgia

Investing in Georgian real estate is a growing trend, with many of our clients choosing to purchase properties in Tbilisi, Batumi, and other locations. If you are planning to buy property for your business or already own property, we can assist you in negotiations, breach of contract, termination of agreements, mortgage, and financial structuring issues. 

Real Estate Registration in Georgia

Registering real estate involves legal and cadastral procedures, which, once completed, grant the property official registration status, ensuring property rights. Besides, our attorneys also assist with business registration in Georgia. 

Real Estate Legalization 

Real estate legalization includes the processes aimed at establishing property rights and formalizing public registration. This involves documents such as notarial acts or cadastral data of property land. Additionally, our service covers due diligence in real estate. 

Property Division and Real Estate Disputes 

Property division or partition implies the termination of common property rights, partitioning the property into several parts, and independent property registration. This requires cadastral measurements and the issuing of notarial acts. Property disputes may include gifts, exchanges, or mortgage agreements.

Why Choose LTA’s Real Estate Attorney in Tbilisi? 

Attorneys at our law firm in Tbilisi are distinguished by experience, prompt response, punctuality, and individual approaches.

Our team offers legal consultation and full legal services related to real estate issues, including representation in notary offices, administrative bodies, and all instances of courts.

FAQs 

Can Foreigners Buy Property in Georgia?

Just like locals, foreigners can purchase real estate in Georgia, except for agricultural lands. Moreover, one can buy a house or an apartment remotely without having to come to Georgia for this purpose. In case you need any type of legal support in buying real estate, our lawyers are at your service. For more information, please call us at +995-568-88-77-87.

What is the role of a real estate attorney in Georgia? 

A real estate attorney provides legal consultations, handles disputes, and assists in real estate registration. 

How should a real estate purchase agreement be prepared? 

The agreement is prepared with a notary, who confirms the ownership status of the property. In this case, LTA's real estate attorney will provide the service. 

How can LTA assist in investing in Georgia real estate? 

LTA thoroughly evaluates potential investment risks legally and provides advice on investment structures and assists in managing commercial real estate agreements. 

What are LTA's legal service fees for real estate issues? 

Fees vary depending on the complexity of the issue and the type of service needed. For precise information, please contact us at +995 568 88 77 87 to arrange a personal consultation to discuss your specific needs.

FAQ

Common questions

01What services do you offer to clients apart from legal assistance in Georgia?

We provide clients with a wide range of services beyond legal assistance. These include tax services, accounting services, brokerage services, internal audit services, and more.

02What should I bring to the initial legal consultation?

Bring any documents related to your case, including correspondence, contracts, or court notices. This will allow us to better understand your situation and provide accurate advice.

03How can I schedule a consultation with your lawyers?

You can book a consultation through our contact page or by calling our office directly. Our team is ready to provide you with the legal assistance you need.

04What types of legal cases do you handle?

We handle various cases, including but not limited to real estate, family law, labor disputes, gambling, cryptocurrency law, and criminal defense.

05How can I get Georgian tax residency?

There are couple of ways:

●     You may stay in Georgian for any 183 days within 12 months period;

●     Obtain tax residency on the basis of being a high net worth individual.

While the first option is straightforward, second one has following requirements:

●     An individual has to have either GEL3mln in assets OR GEL200k income per annum for last three consecutive years, and

●     An individual shall have Georgian residence permit OR Georgian source income of GEL25k per year.

Note regarding the first option - the time of actual stay in the territory of Georgia shall not include the time, during which a natural person stayed in Georgia:

  • a) as a person having a diplomatic or consular status or as a family member of such person;
  • b) as an employee of an international organisation acting under an international agreement of Georgia or as a person in the public service of a foreign country in Georgia or as a family member of such person, other than Georgian citizens;
  • c) when moving from one foreign country to another via the territory of Georgia;
  • d) for treatment or leisure.
06What are the most common types of residence permits in Georgia issued to LTA clients?

Short-term residence permitissued to an alien, who has the right of ownership of real property within the territory of Georgia (other than agricultural land) with its market value exceeding USD100k equivalent in GEL, and to his/her family members. Can be issued for period 0.5 - 1 year.

Residence permit for investment purposes issued to:

- an alien and their family members who made investment in Georgia of at least USD300k equivalent in GEL (other conditions also apply). After 5 years of satisfying investment-specific conditions - the person is eligible to obtain permanent residency.

- an alien who holds a title to an immovable property in Georgia with a market value exceeding USD300k equivalent in GEL. After 5 years of holding property with mentioned value - the person is eligible to obtain permanent residency.

Labor residence permitissued for implementation of entrepreneurial activities or employment in Georgia. Need to proof respective min. salary of approx. GEL1k per month AND min. turnover of employer (GEL35k or GEL50k turnover per foreigner). Can be issued for period 0.5 - 6 years.

Residence permit for family unification issued to family members of an alien holding residence permit. Can be issued for period 0.5 - 6 years.

Permanent residence permitissued to a spouse, parent and child of a citizen of Georgia. Permanent residence permit is also issued to an alien who has been residing in Georgia for the past 6 years based on temporary residence permit. Residence in Georgia for study or medical treatment and employment at diplomatic and equivalent representative offices in Georgia is not included in this period.