Which Areas of Athens Are Best for Buying Your First Investment Property?
Introduction Athens continues to attract property buyers interested in rental income, long-term ownership and opportunities within the Greek real estate market. However, choosing the right neighbourhood can be challenging, particularly for someone purchasing their first investment property. The Greek capital offers a wide variety of residential areas, each with different property prices, tenant profiles, transport […]
New Build vs Renovated Property in Greece: Which Is Better Investment?
Introduction Buying property in Greece offers investors a wide range of opportunities, from newly constructed apartments and modern residential developments to fully renovated properties in established neighbourhoods. However, one of the most important decisions buyers face is whether to invest in a new-build property or a renovated one. Both options can offer advantages, but they […]
The Biggest Mistakes Foreign Buyers Make in Greece
Introduction Buying property in Greece can be an attractive opportunity for international buyers, whether the goal is relocation, a holiday home, rental income or long-term investment. However, purchasing property in another country involves more than finding the right apartment or villa. Different legal procedures, taxes, documentation requirements and local market conditions can create challenges for […]
Can You Earn Rental Income in Halkidiki?
Introduction Halkidiki is one of Northern Greece’s most popular destinations for holiday homes and property investment. Its beaches, proximity to Thessaloniki and strong summer tourism make rental income one of the main reasons buyers consider purchasing property in the area. But can a property in Halkidiki actually generate reliable rental income? The answer depends on […]
How Inflation Affects Property Investments
Introduction Inflation affects almost every part of the economy, from everyday expenses to borrowing costs and investment decisions. For property investors, however, its impact can be more complicated. Real estate is often considered an asset that can provide some protection against inflation. Property values and rents may increase over time as the general price level […]
New “Spiti Mou 3” Programme: Eligibility, Beneficiaries and Everything You Need to Know
Introduction Greece has officially announced a new housing programme, “Spiti Mou 3”, aimed at helping more individuals and families purchase their first home through low-interest mortgage financing. The programme is expected to launch in early 2027 and will have a total budget of approximately €2 billion. Compared with “Spiti Mou 2”, the new programme introduces […]
15% Property Transfer Tax for Non-EU Buyers: How It Changes the Real Estate Market in Greece
Introduction Greece has announced a major change that could significantly increase the cost of buying residential property for certain international buyers. Under the announced measure, the property transfer tax for buyers from countries outside the European Union would increase to 15% for qualifying residential property purchases. This would represent a significant difference from the current […]
Thessaloniki Property Prices Forecast 2027
Introduction Thessaloniki’s property market has experienced several years of strong price growth, supported by increasing demand, limited housing supply and major infrastructure improvements across the city. By 2026, however, the market is beginning to enter a more mature phase. According to the Bank of Greece, apartment prices in Thessaloniki increased by 6.4% year-on-year in the […]
Can You Sell Your Golden Visa Property Later?
Introduction People buy property through the Greek Golden Visa programme. They think it is a good investment for a long time.Things can change. You might want to move to a country or buy a different property. You might want to change the way you invest your money. You might just want to sell the property […]
Where Are Property Prices Rising Fastest in Halkidiki?
Introduction Halkidiki is a place to buy property in Northern Greece in 2026. It has a lot of things that people like such as a coastline, tourism and it is close to Thessaloniki. This is why property prices in Halkidiki are still going up. People from countries also want to buy property in Halkidiki, which […]