Purchase Tips

If you are coming from the UK, Ireland, or another country where stamp duty is a standard part of buying real estate, it is completely natural to ask whether a similar tax applies when purchasing property in Greece.

Buying property in Greece as a foreign buyer involves a set of questions that go beyond what you might ask in your home country. The legal framework is different, the costs are structured differently, and there are specific programmes and compliance requirements that can significantly affect your decision. This guide covers the most important questions to ask, ones that will help you understand the full picture before making a commitment.

Building a private swimming pool is a lifelong dream for many property owners in Greece. Particularly during the summer months, the ability to enjoy the coolness and privacy of a personal swimming pool in your garden or yard offers a significant qualitative upgrade to everyday life and increases the value of the property. However, as with any construction intervention, Greek legislation clearly defines the conditions and permits required, depending on the form, size, and installation method.

Is it worth buying a home in Greece, and what sort of return might you actually see? These are natural questions, because a property abroad is a long-term commitment. Rather than answer in the abstract, this article follows one real purchase from start to finish. We look at what it cost to buy, what it earned in rent, and what happened when the owners sold, so you can see how the figures come together at each stage. The numbers come from the anonymised records of a client who bought through Elxis. They describe one property, not an average. Treat them as an illustration rather than a forecast, since your own results will depend on location, timing, and the market at the time.