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

Athens has a new “smart city.” Taking up 6.2 million square meters, this new city will be in the “Athens Riviera,” which starts at Piraeus Port and ends at Astir Vouliagmenis. The project will take 20 years to complete and €8 billion in private investments, featuring luxury hotels, high-end restaurants, a retail mall, and a massive “smart park.”

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.

At Second Home Expo, you discover how to achieve your dream of owning a second home.

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.

The more a buyer knows about acquiring a home in Greece, the better the decision. Below, we set out the costs involved in a simple, easy-to-follow way.