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The Georgian economy continues to show resilience, with a 6.9 percent GDP growth rate reported for the second quarter of 2026. This growth is largely driven by strong performance in the transportation, communication, and retail sectors, according to Geostat. For property owners, this macroeconomic stability is bolstered by a government-led push to increase national power generation by 2.5 times over the next decade, aiming to secure Georgia's role as a key energy transit hub between the Caspian region and Europe.

Legislative changes are also shifting the landscape for property owners. The ruling party has increased the annual salary threshold for property tax liability from 40,000 to 100,000 lari. According to OC Media, this move is expected to exempt 81,000 families from property taxes, effectively lowering the cost of holding real estate for the middle class.

• Property tax relief: The new 100,000 lari income threshold means fewer households will face annual property tax bills, potentially stabilizing long-term ownership costs.
• Energy sector expansion: The government is fast-tracking renewable energy projects, including wind and solar, which aims to make the country energy self-sufficient by 2036.
• Regional tourism focus: A visit from the UN Tourism Secretary-General has paved the way for a 2027 Innovation Forum in Kutaisi, highlighting the city as a growing area of interest.
• Legal developments: A U.S. court has ruled in favor of ENKA Renewables regarding a 350 million dollar arbitration award against Georgia, a situation the government intends to appeal.
• Cost of living: Bolt is increasing taxi fares by 12 percent starting September 18, reflecting broader inflationary pressures in the service sector.