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30.10.2024
How Do I Get a Greek Tax Number?
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25.10.2024
What Documents Do I Need to Sell My Home in Greece?
If you are selling your home in Greece, what documents do you need ready? Gathering them early is one of the best ways to speed up the sale, and a lawyer can do some of this work for you. You will need:
- The deed of the property
- The property E-ID
- A recent topographical plan of the property
- The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- The building permit
- Copies of your personal ID
- The front and back of your electricity bill
- The E-9 tax form
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16.10.2024
Meet us at Second Home Expo in Ghent
What is the Second Home Expo? For the fifth time in 2024, Elxis visits the The Second Home Expo. This time, it's in Ghent.At Second Home Expo, yo...
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19.09.2024
What are the Steps to Buy a Home in Greece?
You're imagining your dream home in Greece: sunset views over the Mediterranean, Greek coffees on the balcony, dinners on the terrace. Then your mind returns to reality, and you wonder about the logistics of buying a house in Greece. What documents do I need to sign, and when? Do I need to negotiate my own price? Once I find a house, how do I know it's legal? In this article, we break down the process step by step.
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17.09.2024
Meet us at Second Home Expo in 's-Hertogenbosch
For the fourth time in 2024, Elxis visits the The Second Home Expo. This time, it's in ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
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10.09.2024
How to Take Real Estate Photos
Have you ever looked at a magazine spread of a house and wondered in awe, “Is this a real house?” This is the effect you should try to create when taking your own listing photos. 83% of buyers say that the pictures are key in deciding what home they will visit. According to studies, professional quality photos can make your property sell 32% faster compared to low quality pictures.
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31.08.2024
How to Open a Bank Account in Greece
Read moreWhen people start planning a holiday home or a move to Greece, one practical question comes up early: do I need a Greek bank account to buy? It is a sensible thing to ask, and the answer is more relaxed than many expect. You do not need one to complete a purchase. A local account can still be useful once you own a home here, so it helps to understand how opening one works. Below are the questions international buyers ask us most often, followed by the steps to opening an account.
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12.07.2024
Moving From the Netherlands to Greece... And Managing Your Own Holiday Rental
Are you Dutch and thinking about buying a home on the Ionian Coast? You probably have many questions and unknowns: What are the biggest cultural differences between Greece and the Netherlands? How hard is it to buy a home in Greece if I’m Dutch?
We answer these common questions in this article, with the help of our friend Iris, who moved permanently from the Netherlands to Greece and now offers villas for rent on the Amvrakikos Gulf.Purchase Tips
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04.07.2024
5 Ways to Make Your Greek Home More Eco-Friendly
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01.07.2024
Ask a Lawyer: What is the Role of a Notary in Greece?
What is the role of the notary in Greece? How is it different from the role of a lawyer, or from a notary in your home country? How much does a notary cost? Our legal experts answer these questions and more.
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