Can international renters find an English- or Russian-speaking real estate agent and safely rent an apartment in Tbilisi?
From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 38 days ago
From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 38 days ago
TL;DR
English- and Russian-speaking agents are available in Tbilisi, with languages often listed on property-platform profiles. Rental contracts can be bilingual, and you should verify ownership online using the property's cadastral number.
Property-platform agent profiles commonly list Georgian, English and Russian as working languages, so renters can filter for an agent they can communicate with without speaking Georgian.
Tbilisi rental agreements can be prepared in languages agreed by both parties; common formats are Georgian–English or Georgian–Russian bilingual contracts.
You can also find a Russian-speaking agent by calling a listing: if the property is already rented, ask the agency to search based on your budget, preferred neighborhoods and requirements.
The landlord often pays the agent's fee for a rental, but confirm this before beginning the search or viewings.
Before signing, check ownership online with the property's cadastral number and exchange photos of identity documents with the other party.