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Buy Investment Property in Greece, in 2023
Currently, Greece property prices are relatively low compared to those in some
other European countries, which makes Greece very attractive for capital
investment. Moreover, Greek living standards are much higher than, in Bulgaria or
in Montenegro, while the crime rate is extremely low. Main benefits of buying a
property and residing in Greece are safety and serenity, rich history and ancient
monuments, warm Mediterranean climate and locals speak fluent English.
Foreign investors can apply for the Greece Residence Permit (Greece Golden Visa),
which allows Greece permanent residence, in a European country. To be eligible for
High Net Worth Immigration to Greece, Investors just need to buy a property valued
at 250,000 Euros, and they can include their family members and dependents in the
application. Therefore, buying property in Greece is a fast and efficient method of
obtaining the Greece Residence Permit for High Net Worth Individuals from non-EU
countries. Contact our Greece Immigration Consultants and Lawyers by telephone or visit us in our
offices in Brisbane, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, UK and Lisbon, Portugal.
Outlined below are Greece Regions popular with foreign property
buyers:
Attica region

The Attica region comprises diverse
landscape, with mountains, beautiful beaches, and historical monuments. Athens is
the main city of the peninsula, and the whole country and is the capital of Greece.
Today this metropolis is the heart of economic and cultural life in the country.
Millions of travelers and tourists from all over the world visit Athens every year
to see numerous cultural and historical monuments, the most popular of which is
Acropolis. The Attica region includes the following cities:
- Athens
- Eastern and Western Attica
- Piraeus
Northern Greece (Western, Northern and Eastern Macedonia)

The Northern Greece region is
famous for Mount Olympus, and Thessaloniki, the second largest city of Greece.
Thessaloniki is famous for its sea-port which ranks the second (by its freight
turnover) after Athens and plays a vital role in Greek economy. The city is also
known for its rich historical heritage and its modern cultural life. The Northern
Greece region includes the following cities:
- Halkidiki Peninsula
- Thessaloniki
- Kavala and Thassos Island
- Pieria (Litochoro, Katerini)
- Kastoria
Central Greece and Thessaly

The Central Greece and Thessaly
region has a varied climate - dry and mountainous inland and mild on the coast. The
contours of its landscape, too, are very diverse: thickly wooded green slopes,
hills with pines, oaks, poplars and fast-moving streams separated by flat lands,
plateaus and lakes. Delphi is among Greece’s most visited cities for its
archaeological site, ancient footpaths and vistas of the Corinthian Gulf.
Similarly, Meteora is very popular for archaeological sites and rocky towers. The
Central Greece and Thessaly region includes the following cities:
- Delphi and Parnas mountain region
- Euboea Island
- Magnisia, Kardiza, Larissa
- Meteora Monasteries
Peloponnese region

The Peloponnese region is the region with
the richest history in Greece - many of the legendary towns and heroes from Greek
mythology are all related to places on this peninsula. Geographically, the region
is very diverse, including high mountains, rivers, lakes, fertile valleys and long
sandy beaches. Argolis is known as the historical site of Mycenae, Larissa Castle,
and Epidaurus, with its Grand Theater. The Peloponnese region includes the
following cities:
- Arcadia and Argolida
- Corinthia
- Laconia and Messenia
Crete Island region

Crete is in the southern part of the
Aegean Sea, the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest island in the
Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of ancient civilizations,
explore glorious beaches, impressive mountains, fertile valleys and steep gorges.
The region of Chania, on the western side of the island, is dominated by the
impressive White Mountains, and its famous National Park. The Crete Island region
includes the following cities:
- Chania
- Heraclion
- Lasiti
- Rethymno
Ionic Islands region

The Ionian
Islands are situated in the western coastline of Central Greece, an island cluster
comprising twelve small and large islands whose total surface area comes to 2,200
square kilometers. Zakynthos, Ithaca, Corfu (Kerkyra), Kefalonia, Lefkada, and Paxi
are the six, large Ionian Islands. The Islands are popular with tourists who enjoy
the excellent hotel accommodation, restaurants, diving centers, sea sports,
cultural events, and historic monuments and museums. The Ionian Islands region
includes the following cities:
- Corfu (Kerkira)
- Kefalonia
- Lefkada, Zakinthos
Aegean Islands region

The Aegean Islands include the
islands of Crete, Rhodes, Samos and Santorini, have historically been the main
wine-producing region in Greece. The Aegean Sea covers an area of more than 83,000
square miles. Santorini is the most famous wine-producing island, renowned for its
dry, minerally white wines made from Assyrtico. In addition, the Aegean Islands are
known for steep terraces, wedged into the mountainside, known as pezoules. The
Aegean Islands region includes the following cities:
- Cyclades: Andros, Paros, Milos, Santorini, Mykonos
- Dodecanese: Rhodes
Steps To Buy Property in Greece

Non-Greece citizen Buyers must
comply with the following procedures:
1. Drawing of a Power of Attorney - Completed by a Greek Notary, in the
presence of an accredited translator (compulsory). This Power of Attorney
authorizes the lawyer whose name is stated in this document to act on the
foreigner’s behalf and draw up and execute the property purchase
Agreement.
2. Registration as Taxpayer and opening of Bank account in Greece - The
authorized lawyer, acting in the name and on behalf of his principal (buyer),
registers him as a tax payer in Greece and opens a bank account in a state bank (in
the buyer's name).
3. State Property Registry checks - The Greek Lawyer thoroughly checks the
state Property registry for the property history and for other details (such as
existing or previous mortgages, encumbrances or other charges, existing and
previous contracts and agreements concerning the property). After the lawyer
completes the property checkup, he draws a report, signs and certifies it and
delivers it to the prospective buyer.
4. Title Transition Tax statement - The Greek Lawyer draws a Title
Transition Tax statement and submits it to the local tax body.
5. Principal Property Purchase agreement - Both parties (Buyer and Seller)
sign the Principal Property Purchase agreement, in the presence of a Notary and an
accredited translator. After the agreement is signed, the lawyer registers it in
the State Property Registry which is the final, and compulsory stage of the
property purchase transaction.
6. Buyer Receives All Documentation - After the Principal agreement is
signed, the Buyer receives all the documentation, which are duly notarized and
translated into their native language, along with the Construction Permission,
Power Consumption Certificate, Property layout plan and its topographical
plan.
Documents Required for Greece Property Purchase

Since 2011, the
property purchase procedure in Greece has been simplified, and is now very fast and
efficient. It can take only 10 working days until you receive full title of certain
Greek properties.
Registration of Real Estate - Documents required:
- Valid international Passport
- Valid Tourist or Business visa that allows entry to Greece
Opening a Bank Account in Greece - Documents required:
- Valid Tourist or Business visa that allows entry to Greece
- Document confirming permanent residence (Passport of the country of
residence)
- Letter of employment confirmation (official document confirming the main
professional activity of a potential buyer)
- Copy of the recent tax return
Greece Residence Permit
For information about the Greece
Residency by Investment - Residence Permit (Greece Golden Visa) to become a Greece
Permanent Resident (High Net Worth Immigration to Greece), eligibility criteria,
and how our Immigration Consultants can assist you, click on the following
VisaConnect website page: