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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.

British citizens kept the right to buy and own property in Greece after Brexit. Owning real estate here is not limited to EU citizens. Greek law allows residents of non-EU countries to own property, including in coastal areas, under rules generally seen as investor-friendly. The cost of buying does not depend on the buyer's nationality. It is the same for everyone, wherever they are from.

What is it like to buy a home in Crete as a Dutch citizen? What is the hardest part about buying a home in Greece if I’m Dutch? What is the best part about buying a home in Greece if I’m Dutch?

We answer these common questions in this article, with the help of our friends Loic and Stephanie, a Belgian couple who recently bought a home in Greece. For Belgian buyers, Crete offers the chance to invest in an island with a rich culture, striking landscapes, and a relaxed pace of life.

What is the Second Home Expo? For the third time in 2024, Elxis visits the The Second Home Expo. This time, it's in Utrecht.   At Second Home Expo, yo...

Inheriting a home in another country can feel daunting. Every country has its own rules, and the thought of dealing with a foreign legal system is enough to put anyone off. The reassuring part is that inheriting property in Greece is a well-trodden path. Most of it can be handled without you ever needing to leave home. Below are answers to the questions international owners ask us most often.

This week, we sat down with Athina and Vincent, makers of The Karpathos Guide, the most comprehensive guide out there for travellers to the island of Karpathos. This Dutch couple bought a holiday home on Karpathos in 2017, and in 2021, during their first long-term stay on the island (eight months, to be exact), they decided to move permanently. Athina and Vincent got married on the island in 2022. We recently caught up with them during a short visit back to the Netherlands and asked about the biggest cultural differences between Greece and the Netherlands.