Purchase Tips

One of the first choices when buying property in Greece is whether to buy in your own name or through a company. It is worth settling early, because it shapes your tax, your running costs, and your long-term planning. There is no single right answer. For a single holiday home, buying in your own name is usually the simpler and cheaper route. For a larger investment, a company structure can earn its keep through deductions and depreciation. Which way works best comes down to the size of your investment and how you plan to use the property. Below is an honest look at what a company structure offers and what it costs, under the rules in force for 2026.

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.

If you're selling a home in Greece from abroad, it's a fair thing to wonder, especially if you think in pounds or dollars day to day. The answer, though, is straightforward: you price in euros. It's the currency every buyer expects, it's what the contract and the deed are written in, and it's what keeps your property easy to compare and easy to take seriously. The more interesting question is what happens to your money afterwards, when you convert the proceeds back home. That's where a little planning genuinely helps. Here's the full picture.

Presentation matters. In a market where international buyers are making decisions based primarily on online listings, often before ever visiting Greece, the way a property looks and feels in photos and viewings can be the difference between a quick sale and a prolonged one. This guide covers the practical steps sellers can take to present their property at its best.

Less than you might think, and not where you might think. Sellers preparing a Greek property for the market often assume the path to a better price runs through a new kitchen or a renovated bathroom. In our experience, it rarely does. The work that actually pays is modest: repairs, presentation and, above all, getting the property's paperwork in order. That last one is the part most guides skip, and in Greece it is the part that matters most. Here is how to think about it, starting with the step that comes before any paint is bought.

Deciding whether to renovate before selling or put your property on the market as-is is one of the most practical questions sellers face. There is no universal answer, the right choice depends on your property's condition, location, budget, timeline, and the type of buyer you are trying to attract. This guide walks through the key considerations so you can make an informed decision.