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Choosing the right Greek real estate agent requires asking targeted questions about their experience with international buyers and service transparency. Professional agents should readily explain fee structures clearly and demonstrate expertise in Greek property transactions. The duration of a property transfer depends heavily on the paperwork provided by the seller. Typically, if the property is newly built and the paperwork is handed over quickly, the transaction may be completed within 2-4 months. In case, though, there are obligations to be fulfilled, like acceptance of inheritance, then the process may take up to a year. Whether buying a holiday home or selling property in Greece, these strategic questions help identify qualified professionals who understand both local regulations and international client needs, ensuring a smooth transaction process. When selecting a Greek real estate agent, asking the right questions protects your interests and ensures a smooth transaction. Professional agents should demonstrate expertise, transparent communication, and comprehensive service offerings. Whether you're buying or selling a home in Greece, these essential questions help identify qualified professionals who understand both local regulations and international client needs.

Less than you might think, and not where you might think. Sellers preparing a Greek property for the market often assume the path to a better price runs through a new kitchen or a renovated bathroom. In our experience, it rarely does. The work that actually pays is modest: repairs, presentation and, above all, getting the property's paperwork in order. That last one is the part most guides skip, and in Greece it is the part that matters most. Here is how to think about it, starting with the step that comes before any paint is bought.

Yes, and the evidence is that roughly five million people a year agree, many of them on their fifth or tenth visit. The more useful question is whether Crete is worth it for you, and that depends on what you are after. Crete is not the prettiest postcard in Greece; Santorini takes that prize. What it offers instead is range: a Bronze Age palace in the morning, a 16-kilometre gorge the next day, a Venetian harbour in the evening, and a mountain village in between where the owner of the taverna decides what you are eating. No other Greek island can run that itinerary. A word of honesty before the praise, since some articles claim Crete is "unlike touristy destinations": Crete is the most visited region in Greece. The north coast in August is busy, and the famous beaches are very busy. The island gets away with it because it is large enough that tourism occupies one coast and one season, while the rest of Crete carries on being a place where people farm, fish, and argue about olive oil. Both versions are real; you choose which one to spend your time in.

Once mainly known to Greeks and a few in-the-know travellers, this sun-drenched region is now firmly stepping into the international spotlight.

“Greece is moving up a league. It is no longer a market of opportunities; it is a market of trust and stability.” With these words, Mr Giorgos Gavriilidis, CEO of Elxis – At Home in Greece, summed up the trends and prospects of the Greek holiday home market for foreign buyers during his speech at the recent Oikodomi Expo.

If you’re one of the many people who love hopping over to Greece for the sun, the sea, and all its beautiful places, there’s something new you should know before your next trip. A new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) officially rolled out across Greece and all Schengen countries on October 12, 2025, and will be gradually implemented until April 2026, for all non-EU travellers. These new procedures do not apply to citizens or residents of EU or Schengen-area countries, who can continue to travel as before.

This digital upgrade replaces traditional passport stamping with a modern biometric check-in at the border. And while it might sound a bit techy, here’s what it really means for frequent visitors to Greece and foreign property buyers from non-EU countries.

The honest answer is that Crete has more than one "best," because its 1,000-plus kilometres of coastline contain several different islands' worth of beaches: organised sandy bays on the north coast, wild coves on the Libyan Sea in the south, a palm forest in the east and the famous lagoons of the west. The right list depends on what you want from a beach, so this one is organised that way, with the access realities stated plainly, since Crete's most photographed beaches are also its least convenient.