02.07.2026
International investors have been paying closer attention to Greece for a few years now. Keeping up this pace, new survey data shows just how far that attention has grown. Greece has moved into first place among institutional investors targeting hospitality assets in Europe. More specifically, it has overtaken Italy, Spain, and France, the countries that traditionally led this ranking.
The figures come from two industry surveys presented in June 2026: the Investor Pulse Check, carried out at the IHIF EMEA hospitality investment conference in Berlin, and a separate survey of international subscribers to Hospitality Investor. Both were shared at a Questex event held in partnership with Enterprise Greece. According to the findings, 82% of respondents see Europe as their main region of interest. Within that group, 63% named Greece and Italy as the most promising gateway markets, with Greece taking 43% and Italy 29%. Spain and France followed at 14% each.
The investors surveyed are largely looking at mature, professionally managed hotel assets rather than renovation projects. Analysts quoted in the coverage point to strong tourism growth, rising visitor numbers and Greece's position as a link between Europe, Asia and the Middle East as reasons for the shift. Geopolitical uncertainty elsewhere is also pushing capital toward markets seen as more stable, and Greece is benefiting from that redirection.
The survey also pointed to specific destinations. Athens and the islands remain the strongest draw, including islands close to the capital where older three-star properties are being upgraded. Mykonos, Paros, Milos and Santorini continue to attract attention. Crete is gaining ground too, helped by new infrastructure and better flight connections. Interest in the Peloponnese is more limited but growing. Porto Heli has already attracted investment, and Kalamata is starting to appear on investors' radar as local infrastructure improves. Crete, the Ionian Islands and the Peloponnese happen to be three of the regions where Elxis has been active for years, and where we're expanding further.
To sum up, tourism strength, political and economic stability, and a position as a gateway between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East: these are the reasons investors give for choosing Greece, and they're the same reasons our clients give for buying here. Greece's reputation, at every level of investment, keeps climbing. That said, if you've been thinking about a move, the timing has rarely looked better.
24.06.2026
Greece remains one of Europe's most rewarding places to own a property and let it out, and the latest short-term rental rules do little to change that, as the new limits are targeted. More specifically, they focus on the busiest central districts of Athens and Thessaloniki, while the islands, the coast, and the wider market stay open.
23.06.2026
Selling a Greek property while you live in another country can feel like a tangle of paperwork in a language you do not read. The part that surprises most owners is how little of it actually requires your physical presence. You can sell a house in Greece from abroad without travelling at all. The sale runs through a power of attorney, with a legal representative acting for you on the ground. With your documents in order and a team handling the legal side, the whole process can be completed from your home country.
09.06.2026
Selling property in Greece means meeting a clear set of legal requirements: the right documents, a notarial deed, settled taxes, and clean title. For owners living abroad, the difficulty is rarely the rules themselves. It is coordinating several Greek authorities from another country. Here is what the process actually involves, and where having a legal team on the ground changes things.
21.05.2026
I bought a home in Greece (or I'm fantasizing about buying one), and I want to rent it out. What does it take to rent out a home in Greece? What taxes will I pay, and what income can I expect? Can I hire someone to assist me in renting out my home in Greece? In this comprehensive guide, we share everything you need to know about renting out a home in Greece, including legal requirements, market insights, and practical tips.
21.05.2026
Buying a home in Greece often starts with one very simple question: what does my budget actually get me?
It is a fair question, because property prices in Greece can vary a lot depending on location, views, accessibility, construction quality, and rental potential. A budget that may secure a sea-view apartment in one region could open the door to a private villa with land in another. In more established destinations, the same amount may buy less space, but stronger location value. In this guide, we look at both existing homes and off-plan projects currently under construction. This reflects how many international buyers search in Greece today: comparing ready-to-use properties with new-build opportunities that may still be in development. In some cases, buying off-plan can offer more flexibility, newer specifications and staged payments, while existing homes may appeal to buyers who want to use or rent the property sooner.
For international buyers, understanding these differences is an important first step. Whether you are looking for a holiday home, a future relocation base, or a long-term investment, knowing what €250K, €400K and €600K can realistically offer helps you search with more clarity.
13.05.2026
A full-service Greek real estate company handles the property search, the legal work, and the support after purchase in one place, so international buyers don't have to hire and coordinate separate agents, lawyers, and administrators. For anyone buying from abroad, that removes the hardest part of the process: navigating Greek property law in a language and a system they don't know. This guide explains what a full-service company does, why it matters for international buyers, and how it works in practice at Elxis.
07.05.2026
Greece has become one of the most appealing places in the world to spend retirement. The climate is mild, the cost of living is reasonable, the healthcare is good, and the tax treatment of foreign pensions is among the most generous in Europe. This guide walks through the practical side of retiring here: how to get residency, how the tax system works for pensioners, how to arrange healthcare, and where people choose to live.
05.05.2026
You can sell a property in Greece yourself. For most owners, though, an agent is the safer and far less stressful route. That is even more true if you live abroad. Here is the honest case for using one, and what selling alone really asks of you.
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