How to Choose an Investment Project in Batumi: 8 Questions to Ask the Developer
Updated: November 2026
In short. Batumi has dozens of projects under construction, and in renderings they look alike. Eight questions show the difference: what stage construction is at, who manages the property, who calculated the yield, whether there is demand in winter and how you will exit the investment. In a market where unsold stock grew by 14% in a year, these questions matter more than the price per square metre.
8 questions and how to check the answers
| No. | Question | Why it matters | How to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What stage is construction at and when is completion? | Completion determines when income starts | Schedule by block, photo reports, a site visit |
| 2 | Who will manage the property? | Occupancy and nightly rates depend on the operator | The company’s name, its operating properties, the management agreement |
| 3 | What exactly does the international brand do in the project? | A brand on the facade and management of your residence are different things | In the contract: who is the management party and what the partnership provides |
| 4 | Who calculated the yield? | A developer’s figure and an independent consultant’s figure carry different weight | The consultant’s name and the model itself, with assumptions on occupancy and costs |
| 5 | Why come here in winter? | Average rental yield in Batumi fell to 7.4% largely because of seasonality | Facilities that operate all year round |
| 6 | What is inside the grounds? | Guests pay more where everything is close at hand | Area of the grounds, number of floors, the list of facilities and their opening dates |
| 7 | How is ownership registered and how does payment work? | Protection of your money before completion | The contract, registration in the Public Registry, the payment schedule |
| 8 | How do you exit the investment? | A property with a proven income is easier to sell | Payout history, resale demand, tax on sale |
How Lagoon Resort answers these questions
| No. | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | Completion in Q4 2027. Monthly photo reports; the site can be visited on request |
| 2 | HSC Group: 17 projects in progress, 2,372 rooms, 10 operating properties in Georgia |
| 3 | Partnership with Hilton: service to Hilton standards; the residences are managed by HSC Group, a certified Hilton partner |
| 4 | Cushman & Wakefield: yield of up to 16.2% a year depending on the residence type. A model with three scenarios is in the Investor Pack |
| 5 | A heated glass-covered sandy lagoon, a 2,000 m² Longevity Centre, a conference hall |
| 6 | 2 hectares of private grounds, more than 40 facilities, 70% of the area given to gardens, pools and open space. A few minutes’ walk from the sea, 7 minutes from the airport |
| 7 | A sale and purchase agreement with just a passport, an interest-free instalment plan from the developer |
| 8 | No tax on sale after two years of ownership. Our manager will explain how the management agreement passes to a new owner |
Bottom line
Choose not by the rendering or the price per square metre, but by the answers to these eight questions. Ask them of every developer you talk to and compare the answers.
Frequently asked questions
Which area of Batumi is most popular with buyers?
According to Galt & Taggart, New Boulevard: more than 6,800 deals were made there in 2025.
Which is safer: a new build or resale?
Resale gives income right away; a new build offers a lower entry price and instalments. With a new build, the key is to check the construction stage and timelines (question 1).
Sources: Galt & Taggart via Investor.ge, International Investment; facts about Lagoon — from lagoon-resort.ge and project materials.
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