Market Intelligence

Georgia is not only an entry-price story.

The stronger narrative connects lifestyle, hospitality culture, regional access, ownership access, brand credibility, and long-term scarcity into one decision framework.

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At A Glance

USD 9,200

Approximate nominal GDP per capita reached in 2025.

11% YoY

Approximate year-on-year GDP per capita growth.

+5% Annually

Forecast medium-term economic growth profile.

6.9M Visits

Approximate international visits recorded in 2025.

6.2% YoY

Approximate growth in international visits.

37,000+

International university students in the 2024/25 academic year.

15%

Standard corporate income tax rate.

7th Globally

World Bank's last Ease of Doing Business ranking.

1st Regionally

Regional rank in the same World Bank Doing Business ranking.

International Schools

British, American, European, and bilingual education pathways in Tbilisi.

Regional Access

Positioned between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

3-4 Hours

By air from major GCC and European hubs.

Tbilisi Proposition

A capital-city market where address, design, and lifestyle identity matter.

Tbilisi carries the core urban proposition: government, culture, dining, education, medical access, business activity, and a growing international residential buyer base concentrated in one city.

Recent market commentary has pointed to continued value growth in the capital, with Galt & Taggart cited for a 1% annual increase in 2024 residential transactions and 7.1% growth in total market value. For branded residences, this makes location quality, district perception, and delivery credibility more important than generic country exposure.

Buyer LogicCapital-city ownership
Demand DriverLifestyle and access
Risk FilterDelivery and district quality

Batumi Proposition

A Black Sea resort market with a different investment rhythm.

Batumi should be read differently from Tbilisi. It is more visibly tied to tourism, resort living, sea-facing inventory, seasonal demand, and hospitality-managed product.

Its relevance to branded residences comes from the global buyer familiarity with resort ownership: managed amenities, service, rental usage, waterfront positioning, and lifestyle-led stays. The opportunity is attractive, but supply discipline and operator credibility matter because resort markets can become crowded quickly.

Buyer LogicResort and rental appeal
Demand DriverTourism and waterfront lifestyle
Risk FilterSeasonality and supply

Branded Residence Outlook

The global category is expanding, and Georgia is entering while the market is still early.

Global branded-residence growth is no longer a niche luxury story. Savills' 2025-26 reporting indicates the sector moving from 764 schemes in December 2024 toward 910 by the end of 2025, while wider market commentary expects continued pipeline growth toward 2030.

The buyer premium is tied to trust: brand recognition, design control, service standards, managed common areas, owner care, and the confidence that the residence is part of a more durable operating ecosystem. Savills has also reported an average global branded-residence premium of around 33%, which is why Georgia's early category timing matters before premiums become fully normalised.

PastLuxury hospitality-led origins
PresentBroader lifestyle and fashion brands
FutureMore selective premiums for credible operators