Purchase Tips

It is likely you have some of these questions in your head as you think about buying or selling in Greece. Perhaps this is the first time you have heard the term "EPC." We will demystify what EPCs mean for you as a buyer and seller, and what actions (if any) you need to take to have a certificate issued.

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.

A Greek Tax Number, also know as an “AFM,” is a nine-digit TIN number which is mandatory for all people who want to buy real estate in Greece, regardless of nationality.

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.

When 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.