Purchase Tips

In this guide, we walk through the whole process of buying a home in Greece. That includes where to buy, the types of property you can choose from, the documents involved, the legal steps, the costs, and the questions buyers ask us most often.

A few words on why you can rely on what follows.

• Trustworthy. Elxis has been handling the legal and practical side of buying and selling property in Greece since 1991. The information here comes from our own lawyers and property consultants, so it reflects how the process actually works in practice.

• Up to date. Many guides online still quote old tax rates and rules. We review this guide as the rules in Greece change, so the figures stay current.

• Written for international buyers. This guide is written in clear English for buyers from across Europe and beyond, rather than translated from Greek.

You have bought your home in Greece and are wondering how to add utilities such as electricity, water and internet to your property? In this article we explain exactly how to add utilities to your home in Greece.

When you buy or sell property in Greece, the legal side and the real estate side are usually handled by different people who never speak. The agent finds the property. A lawyer handles the contracts. A notary signs at the end. The gaps between them are where deals stall. A company that does both keeps them together. One team handles the marketing, the transaction, and the legal work, from first valuation to final transfer. For clients abroad, that removes the stressful part of the process.

Selling a coastal property in Greece is a different job from selling one at home. Your most likely buyer lives in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, or the UK, speaks a different language, and will probably see your property on a screen long before they see it in person. Reaching that buyer takes more than a sign on the gate and a listing on a Greek portal. If you are managing the sale from abroad, the challenge is sharper still. You cannot show the house yourself, and you cannot be there when an interested buyer happens to pass by. The marketing has to do that work for you. These are the nine channels that do it best, and an honest word on which ones you can run yourself and which ones need a professional behind them.

When the time comes to sell your holiday home in Greece, the first real task is working out what it is worth. Perhaps you are downsizing, simplifying life after retirement, or visiting the property less than you used to. Whatever the reason, an accurate valuation is what stands between a smooth, well-priced sale and months of uncertainty. The Greek market has its own character. Coastal and island prices move with the seasons, and tourism, the wider economy, and local development all play a part. A good valuation takes this into account, helps you price competitively, and gives you confidence through what is often a cross-border sale. This guide sets out eight ways to value a Greek holiday home, from a formal appraisal to a local agent's read on the market.

When selling a property in Greece, utilities need to be properly handled before and after the transfer of ownership. For foreign sellers in particular, understanding how the process works and starting early, helps avoid last-minute complications. This guide covers the main utilities involved and what to expect from each.

Most international buyers make their first assessment of a property online, often from another country, without the ability to visit immediately. The quality of your online presentation, the completeness of your documentation, and the trust you build with remote buyers all play a significant role in whether serious interest converts into a sale. This guide covers the key elements of presenting a Greek property effectively to overseas buyers.

It's one of the first questions sellers ask, and the honest answer is that both seasons have a real case. There's no single right time to list. Winter tends to reach serious international buyers planning ahead for the year to come, with less competition on the market and more attention to spare. Summer shows your property at its best, when Greece is at its most tempting and buyers are here in person, falling for the place. The right choice depends on your property, your timeline, and the kind of buyer it suits. Here's how the two seasons compare for sellers.