What Exactly Is a Full-Service Greek Real Estate Company?
A traditional agency introduces buyers to sellers and stops there. You arrange your own legal representation, tax registration, and paperwork. A full-service company keeps all of that in-house. At Elxis, a legal team of 10 lawyers handles due diligence, title checks, contracts, the AFM tax number, power of attorney, and cadastral registration. The sales team handles orientation, property selection, and viewings. The notary, who in Greece is an independent public official rather than a company employee, is coordinated by our legal team rather than left for you to track down. One organisation, one set of timelines, one group of people who know your file.
Why Do International Buyers Need Specialised Greek Real Estate Expertise?
Greek property law works differently from most other European systems, particularly around title history, inheritance claims, and transfer procedures. Official documents and municipal records are in Greek, and some are valid only for a limited period and have to be refreshed, which affects the timeline. There are practical hurdles too: obtaining an AFM tax number, meeting the rules for buying through a company, and checking whether a property sits in a restricted area near a border or military zone, which requires an extra permit. A specialised team flags these before they become problems. Elxis was founded in 1991 by Giorgos Gavriilidis, a Greek lawyer based in the Netherlands, which is why the company sits between two worlds: Greek legal knowledge on one side, an understanding of how Dutch, German, French, and other international buyers think on the other.
How Does a Full-Service Approach Simplify the Buying Process?
The principle at Elxis is straightforward: the property visit should confirm what you already know, not surprise you. Before you travel, your consultant briefs you on the region, the market, and a curated selection that fits your budget and goals. When you decide to proceed, the file moves to the legal team. They run the due diligence (title verification, planning checks, confirmation that debts and liens are cleared), draft the contract, and coordinate the notary appointment. You deal with one consultant and one legal contact instead of chasing several providers. Worth knowing.
What Legal Protections Does an In-House Legal Team Provide?
The in-house legal team checks that ownership title is clear, that building permits and planning are in order, and that any outstanding debts or liens are settled before you commit. They confirm whether any restrictions affect how the property can be used, and they structure the contract with proper deposit security and clear completion terms.
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