Greece
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ENTRY FROM
€250 000
Residential, commercial, and conversion real estate
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YIELD
4–6% / 6–9%
residential / commercial, approximate
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RESIDENCY
€250k / €400k / €800k
The threshold depends on the territory and the category of the facility
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PAYMENTS
EUR
AFM, AML/KYC, and Verification of the Source of Funds
Why Greece
Several investment strategies at once: long-term urban leases, commercial properties with tenants, conversion projects, resort and hotel real estate
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The Intersection of Real Estate and Migration
The property category, threshold, area, and technical compliance are verified prior to deposit.
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Local and Tourist Demand
Athens and Thessaloniki—urban demand; Crete and the islands—tourist and seasonal demand.
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Cadastral Inspection
Uninterrupted title, cadastral data, and the property’s technical compliance are the key criteria.
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Several areas to choose from
Residence permit requirements and market profiles vary by region.
Types of Real Estate
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Residential Real Estate
Athens, Piraeus, Thessaloniki — long-term rentals and personal use.
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Conversion Objects
Non-residential premises may be used for residential purposes only after a lawful change of use has been confirmed.
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Commercial Real Estate
Offices, street-level retail, and warehouses—are evaluated based on the quality of the tenant.
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Hotels and Service Facilities
The model may include a rental pool or a leaseback—the title and the operator are verified.
Key Locations
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PRIORITY
Athens
The country's largest city market
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SELECTIVE
The Athenian Riviera
Premium Coastal Market
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PRIORITY
Piraeus
Port, student, and logistics demand
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PRIORITY
Thessaloniki
University and Business Center
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SELECTIVE
Crete
Tourism, Permanent Population, and Urban Activity
Taxes and Expenses
| Tax | Rate | Comment |
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| Transfer Tax | ≈3.09% | For a standard purchase not subject to VAT |
| VAT on a Newly Built Property | depending on the project | VAT may be suspended for certain projects |
| ENFIA (annual) | on an individual basis | It depends on the specifications and the taxable value |
| Rental income | progressively | The rate depends on the ownership structure |
The thresholds of €250,000 / €400,000 / €800,000 apply to different regions and property categories. Golden Visa properties may be subject to restrictions on short-term rentals. The purchase does not grant Greek citizenship.
How We Help
The full cycle—from candidate selection to closing the deal.
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Property Selection
We define the objective and align the budget with the territory, the migration threshold, and liquidity.
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Legal and Technical Review
We coordinate with a Greek attorney, notary, engineer, and tax specialist.
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Transaction Support
We coordinate the AFM, banking compliance, notarial deed, and cadastral registration.
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Post-Purchase Support
We provide assistance with management, leasing, tax accounting, and immigration procedures.
The figures of 4–6% and 6–9% are estimated or projected and do not guarantee future results.