01.04.2025
Short-term property rental in Greece has many benefits. You get to enjoy the laidback Greek lifestyle, its glorious beaches, and the warm hospitality of the Greek locals. There are advantages to renting over buying - your landlord pays property taxes and maintenance teams take care of cleaning and renovations.
If it's your first time renting in Greece, you'll want to follow this list of do's and dont's to make sure you rent a home that fits your needs and makes your dreams a reality. Here are a few common pitfalls renters fall into and the best ways to avoid them.
"Location, location, location” is a cliche in the home market, but it's even more true in Greece. Beachfront properties or homes with a view will naturally be more valuable. Be sure to check the exact location of your rental, since for privacy reasons some rental companies don’t give you the exact location until you book. You might also want to check the home’s proximity to the activities and services you need access to.
Don’t judge a rental on its photos alone. It helps to read through the description and understand what features the owner highlights in their home. This can help manage your expectations and guide your decision. For example, the pictures that catch your eye might be pictures of the area, and not the home specifically. The pictures of course are useful, but doing extra homework will help you make a better decision.
Having a lot of space is great, but it’s not the only consideration. It’s more important that the layout matches your needs. When you visit the property in person, you can get a better idea of the size of the space. In contrast, the space can be distorted in photos or videos which you see online. If you need a particular layout in the rooms, check how the rooms are connected and make sure it fits with the daily routines you will have in the home.
When you book your vacation rental in Greece, make sure to search review sites and do thorough research on the home. You might learn more about the home that is not captured in the description or photos. Some sites will try to hide the negative reviews so prospective tenants don’t see them. So make sure only to use sites where both the positive and negative comments are shown.
When you book your vacation rental in Greece, doing a little bit of extra work in the beginning will save you headaches in the future, and will make sure your stay in Greece meets and even exceeds your expectations.
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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