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Every October 28, Greece celebrates Ohi Day, one of the country’s most symbolic national holidays. While it may sound simple, this single word, “Ohi” (Όχι), meaning “No,” marks a defining moment in modern Greek history, a day when courage, dignity, and unity stood against impossible odds, during one of Europe’s most difficult times.   For locals, the day is both a historical anniversary and a cultural tradition, reminding people how unity and resilience can define a nation. For visitors and foreign residents, it’s a moment to see Greece beyond its summer beauty.

Selling a property to an international buyer is a different exercise from selling to someone local. The buyer may have visited Greece once or twice, they may be making decisions partly based on photos and video calls, and they are almost certainly comparing your property to several others across different regions. First impressions matter more than usual, and they happen earlier in the process than most sellers expect. Here is what actually makes a difference.

It's one of the first questions sellers ask, and the honest answer is that both seasons have a real case. There's no single right time to list. Winter tends to reach serious international buyers planning ahead for the year to come, with less competition on the market and more attention to spare. Summer shows your property at its best, when Greece is at its most tempting and buyers are here in person, falling for the place. The right choice depends on your property, your timeline, and the kind of buyer it suits. Here's how the two seasons compare for sellers.

If you're selling a home in Greece from abroad, it's a fair thing to wonder, especially if you think in pounds or dollars day to day. The answer, though, is straightforward: you price in euros. It's the currency every buyer expects, it's what the contract and the deed are written in, and it's what keeps your property easy to compare and easy to take seriously. The more interesting question is what happens to your money afterwards, when you convert the proceeds back home. That's where a little planning genuinely helps. Here's the full picture.

An exponential increase both in the speed of real estate transactions and in the overall size of the real estate market can be achieved through the availability of publicly accessible and reliable data, especially for prospective buyers from third countries. This was the key takeaway from the remarks of Mr. Dion Gavriilidis, Managing Partner of Elxis – At Home in Greece, a leading company in the sale of holiday homes in Greece.

Presentation matters. In a market where international buyers are making decisions based primarily on online listings, often before ever visiting Greece, the way a property looks and feels in photos and viewings can be the difference between a quick sale and a prolonged one. This guide covers the practical steps sellers can take to present their property at its best.

Buying a property together, whether with your spouse, partner, family member, or a close friend, is becoming more popular in Greece. With rising prices and growing interest in holiday homes, co-ownership is often a sensible way to share the cost while enjoying a home in the Mediterranean. Before you decide, it helps to understand how co-ownership works under Greek law: who owns what, how decisions are made, and how taxes such as ENFIA and rental income are divided. This article explains the legal and tax framework, so you can buy with confidence and avoid costly misunderstandings later.