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You have made your dream come true: you own a beautiful home in Greece. Now it is time to keep your investment safe. Think of home insurance as a shield for your house and everything in it. This guide explains how to get home insurance in Greece, what it might cost, and answers some common questions. The information in this article has been reviewed by Hella Kounio-Matalon, a trusted insurance broker who has helped many first-time homeowners in Greece find the right insurance for their new home.

What is Clean Monday in Greece? Where can I go in Greece to celebrate Clean Monday? What is the history of Clean Monday? In this article, we tell you about the meaning about the national holiday of Clean Monday, the start of the Easter Lent period, and how to celebrate Clean Monday in Greece.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter in Greece later than the rest of the Christian world. Why is that? How do Orthodox Greeks decide when to celebrate? Why does the date of Easter change every year in Greece? When is Easter in Greece in 2026?

Starting October 1, 2025, Greece is introducing comprehensive regulations for short-term rental properties, transforming the landscape for platforms like Airbnb.

If you are planning to build your own home in Greece, you will need to follow the local rules and regulations. These differ by the type and location of your property. This guide covers building inside a town or village, building in the countryside, working out your land's buildable area, and getting a building permit.

Holiday homes with areas from 70 to 95 square meters in alternative, low-tourism destinations, featuring a pool and barbecue, are expected to dominate the demand from foreign buyers this year. According to Elxis - At Home in Greece data, independent newly-built properties, of high standards, making use of outdoor spaces, with excellent construction quality and a price ranging from 270.000 to 400.000 euros, will be the main focus of interest among international buyers. This is stated in this year’s analysis of the trends expected to prevail in the Greek holiday home market.

In a move designed to address soaring housing costs and limited availability, Spain has announced a groundbreaking policy: a 100% tax on property purchases by individuals from outside the European Union.