Black, white, green frame or turnkey: understanding finish levels
In Georgia, a new apartment is sold at a specific stage of completion. Knowing the difference avoids budget surprises.
In Georgia, new apartments are not all delivered in the same condition. The listed price depends on the finish level. Here is how to tell them apart.
Black frame
The bare shell: concrete walls and floors, exterior windows and entrance door. Plaster, partitions, electrics, plumbing, heating and all finishes are still to be done. Best for experienced buyers planning a full renovation. Lowest price, longest timeline.
White frame
Plastered walls ready to paint, levelled floors, electrical and plumbing lines, doors and windows installed. Flooring, paint, kitchen and bathroom fittings remain. Best for investors who want to personalise at a moderate cost.
Green frame
A more advanced stage: insulated, smooth walls, screeded floors, heating pipes, full wiring, risers connected, quality windows, a reinforced door and a tiled balcony. Only the final touches remain: flooring, paint, kitchen and bathroom. Best for buyers who want a near-finished home decorated to their taste. This is, for example, the delivery standard of the Grand Avenue project.
Turnkey
The apartment is fully finished, furnished and equipped: appliances, lighting, décor. It is ready to live in or to rent from day one. Best for remote investors who want rental income quickly.
Our advice
Always compare prices at the same finish level. If you invest remotely, a turnkey package saves you from managing works from abroad. EBA Invest offers this option on request, with a quote tailored to each property.
