How to buy property in Batumi remotely, step by step

Buying in Batumi from abroad is the norm rather than the exception for most of Orven's clients. This guide sets out the steps in order, what a power of attorney actually authorises, how payments typically move, and where a site visit or a published webcam fits in. For the collection itself, see the Batumi investment guide.

The steps in order

Selection. Your adviser narrows the eighteen projects in the collection to a shortlist matching your budget and goal, pied-à-terre, short-term rental, or a delivered unit.
Reservation. A reservation agreement sets out the unit, the price and the payment plan currency; confirm the exact terms before transferring any deposit.
Contract. The sale contract itself, reviewed by a local lawyer independent of the developer, sets out the payment schedule, penalty clauses and how your deposits are protected before handover.
Payments. Instalments are transferred per the contract's schedule, in the currency it specifies.
NAPR registration. The right over the unit is registered with the National Agency of Public Registry, at a point in the process confirmed by the specific developer's contract rather than assumed to be identical across every project.
Key collection. For a unit under construction, this happens at the delivery date published by the developer; for a delivered unit like Mziuri Gardens, it can happen as soon as the sale completes.

Power of attorney and a local lawyer

A power of attorney, drafted by a local lawyer, lets a named representative complete specific steps on your behalf, typically signing the contract, handling registration paperwork, and collecting keys if you cannot travel for that date. The scope of that authority should be narrow and explicit: list the exact steps it covers, confirm how long it stays valid, and check whether it needs notarisation or an apostille depending on where you sign it. For how this works in a different jurisdiction, see our guide on power of attorney for a remote property purchase in Dubai; the authority in Georgia runs through NAPR rather than the Dubai Land Department, but the discipline of a tightly scoped document carries over. A local lawyer, separate from your property adviser, should review title, land status and contract terms regardless of whether you use a power of attorney or sign everything yourself.

Payments in US dollars or Georgian lari

Batumi projects publish prices in either US dollars or Georgian lari, and your contract fixes which currency applies to your specific payment schedule. Confirm this with your bank before your first transfer, since international transfers into Georgia follow your own bank's process and fees, which your adviser does not control. No conversion rate is quoted here; the Georgian lari's indicative daily rate is published by the National Bank of Georgia, but your actual cost of converting currency depends on your bank.

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Site visits and published webcams

Not every buyer can travel to Batumi before completing a purchase. Where a project publishes a construction webcam or a 360° walkthrough, such as Panorama Batumi, that is a way to track progress without a site visit, though it does not replace the contract and registration checks above. If you can travel, a site visit remains useful for confirming the setting and finishes in person; if you cannot, ask your adviser what published visual material exists for the specific project you are considering.

What Orven does, and what it does not

Orven selects units matching your budget and goal, coordinates the paperwork flow with a local lawyer, and tracks your purchase through to key collection. Orven does not draft your power of attorney, does not act as your lawyer, and does not confirm legal or tax matters that sit with a local lawyer or tax adviser. Keeping those roles distinct protects you: a property adviser and an independent lawyer checking the same transaction from different angles catch more than either would alone.

A document checklist for a remote buyer

The signed sale contract, kept in its final form.
Every payment receipt, in order, tied to the purchase price.
Any registration certificate issued by NAPR once a right is recorded.
A copy of your power of attorney, if used, with its scope clearly stated.

Working with Orven

Orven coordinates the remote purchase process for buyers based abroad, from first call to key collection. Message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com with the project you are considering, and your adviser sets out the specific steps for that unit.

FAQ

Can I buy a Batumi apartment without visiting Georgia? Yes, in practice, most of Orven's Batumi buyers complete the purchase remotely, using a power of attorney for the steps that require signing or collecting documents in person.

Who drafts the power of attorney? A local lawyer, independent of the developer, drafts it scoped to the specific steps you are delegating. Confirm its validity period and any notarisation requirement before signing.

What currency should I expect to pay in? Whichever currency your specific contract specifies, US dollars or Georgian lari depending on the project. Confirm this with your bank before your first transfer.

Can I track construction without visiting the site? For projects that publish a webcam or 360° walkthrough, such as Panorama Batumi, yes. For others, ask your adviser what visual material the developer currently provides.

Does Orven handle the legal verification for me? No. Orven coordinates the process and selects the unit, but title, land status and contract review are carried out by an independent local lawyer, not by your property adviser.