In the first place in popularity among those wishing to buy real estate in Batumi is the area of New Boulevard, as well as Sherif Himshiashvili Street. There are a lot of quality new buildings there, including near the beaches. Apartments in these areas are bought for personal residence, and planning to rent them out, while in Old Batumi most people buy housing for themselves. Housing in Batumi, located in the picturesque suburbs - Makhinjauri, Gonio, Kvariati - is also in demand.