Real Estate Blog - buyer
Blue Flag List for 2019 : Crete high in the global list with 115 High Quality Beaches
30 May 2019
Blue Flag awards for 2019. List with all the beaches of Chania-Crete that to qualified for the Blue Flag. Greece ranked second once again in the whole world!
Read moreHow to open a bank account in a Greek bank
24 Apr 2019 (originally 05 Nov 2015)
Instructions on how to open a bank account in Greece as a foreign resident. List of all the required documents needed for the procedure.
Read moreVillas in Crete
07 Apr 2019
Guidelines and explanations about which types of properties are considered to be Villas, based on a series of criteria and specifications of houses for sale in Chania, Crete. Key features and characteristics that we meet at a villa in Chania, Crete.
Read moreIs Greek property market finally leveling out?
01 Mar 2019
Recovery in property prices gains traction as economy improves After almost ten years of falling house prices, the fall is slowing down and seems that things are finally turning around. The protracted downturn in Greece’s property market has gradually eased from 12.08% in 2012 to 2.2% in 2017 and, according...
Read moreGreece begins a new chapter following the conclusion of its stability support programme
01 Oct 2018
Greece has successfully concluded a three year European Stability Mechanism (ESM) stability support programme with its place at the heart of the euro area and European Union secured. The successful conclusion of the programme is a testament to the efforts of the Greek people, the country's commitment...
Read moreProperty transfer tax for buyers
26 Jun 2018 (originally 21 Feb 2015)
Property purchases in Greece are subject to taxation. Τhe purchase tax is paid by the buyer necessarily prior to signing the contract, when the transfer declaration is submitted by the parties to the local tax office, which makes an estimation of the property regardless of the declared price by the...
Read moreTips for signing a construction agreement
02 Nov 2015
Construction is considered to be a risky business, especially when it comes to a foreigner’s decision to construct a residence in Greece. Choosing a contractor’s offer demands a good survey of the market, a trustful engineer and a legal counselor to draft the agreement. You will often face up to practices...
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