A narrowly targeted power of attorney, a SWIFT payment and a QR-verified registry extract — the four steps and their limits.
Georgia has one of the more digitised property registries in the region and consistently ranks well for ease of registering ownership. That makes a fully remote purchase practical — but only if the power of attorney is drafted narrowly and the checks still happen on the ground. Here is how the four steps work and where the real limits sit.
Step 1: Video viewing and online shortlisting
You do not need to fly out to assess a property. A broker runs a live video walkthrough covering what photographs hide:
- Direct video from the construction site or the finished unit.
- Not only the layout but the actual views from the windows, finish quality, the building and the surrounding area.
- Full construction documentation, building permits and the developer's financial record.
Wide-angle lenses flatter small rooms and hide what faces the window. Live video, moved on request, does not.
Step 2: The power of attorney
This is the only document you personally need to execute, and its wording is where safety lives.
- Scope. A targeted power of attorney grants rights only to purchase one specific property and register it in your name. It cannot be used to dispose of your money or resell the property.
- Execution. You sign before a notary in your country of residence, add an apostille (or complete consular legalisation) and send the original by courier.
A broad, general power of attorney is the single most common way remote buyers get hurt. Read the scope clause before signing anything.
Step 3: Remote signing and payment
Once the power of attorney arrives, your interests are represented in Georgia:
- The purchase contract is signed by the authorised lawyer together with the developer or seller.
- Payment goes by international bank transfer (SWIFT) from your personal account to the developer's account or to a dedicated escrow account.
Keep payments on official rails. Traceable transfers between named accounts protect you and satisfy compliance checks on both ends.
Step 4: Registration at the Public Registry
The deal closes at the National Agency of Public Registry. The lawyer files the documents and within a few days the agency issues an official electronic extract naming you as the sole owner. Each extract carries a unique QR code, so you can verify your title online from anywhere on the official NAPR portal — no intermediary between you and the proof of ownership.
What remote buying does not remove
Remote is a logistics solution, not a risk solution. You still need:
- An encumbrance check in the registry before payment — a mortgage or seizure on the property must be cleared before you pay, not after.
- Independent verification of the developer's delivery history for off-plan.
- Someone physically present who is not the seller's agent.
FAQ
Can I complete a purchase without visiting Georgia? Yes, by targeted power of attorney. Is a general power of attorney acceptable? We advise against it — restrict the scope to one property. How long does registration take? Often a few days. Can I verify my title myself? Yes, via the QR code on the electronic extract at the official portal.
How we help
We run the video viewings, draft the targeted power of attorney with lawyers, verify title and encumbrances before any payment, and handle registration. Informational only — not legal advice.