Purchase Tips

If you are planning to build your own home in Greece, you will need to follow the local rules and regulations. These differ by the type and location of your property. This guide covers building inside a town or village, building in the countryside, working out your land's buildable area, and getting a building permit.

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The more a buyer knows about acquiring a home in Greece, the better the decision. Below, we set out the costs involved in a simple, easy-to-follow way.

If a picture is worth a thousand words... a viewing trip is worth a thousand times more. It’s important to come see a home in person if you’re seriously considering buying a home in Greece. In this article, we will describe why and how to schedule a viewing trip to Greece, and some helpful tips for making a viewing trip a success.

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You would like to buy a home in Greece but are not sure what documents you need. Do you need a Greek bank account? A Greek passport or ID card? Are extra documents needed depending on where in Greece you buy? Here are the documents you will need.

If you're searching for a home in Greece, usually spring and summer come to mind as the best time to schedule viewings of homes in Greece. However, the winter can surprisingly be a great time to tour properties.

Search these terms online, and you will find all sorts of scary answers. For example, "purchases are often impossible in border areas of Greece," or "purchase is permitted only to those who have Greek nationality." In reality, buying in a border area of Greece is not as daunting as some sources make it out to be. If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU, there are a few extra steps in the process compared to buying in the rest of Greece. We explain them in detail below.