Since its inception in 2013, Greece's Golden Visa program has emerged as a prominent avenue for non-EU nationals seeking residency within the European Union through investment.

When Swiss and other non‑EU nationals consider purchasing real estate in Greece, several legal and tax aspects should be taken into account.

Due diligence processes are extremely important in all types of acquisitions, real estate properties included.

The Greek Parliament has passed the law governing the establishment of the Greek Cadastre whereby the owners of immovable property must now register the relevant...

Summary Banks and Servicers, through connected Real Estate Owned (REO) companies with minimal capital and significant debt, are purchasing properties that are auctioned.

Interest in participating in compulsory property auctions is steadily increasing, and the initial moral hesitation of potential bidders is gradually fading over the years.

Now we highlight the transfer taxes and professional fees, which should be considered when purchasing property in Greece. Transfer tax is payable by the buyer and is calculated on the value of the land.

In Greece, with its relatively well-developed tourism industry, there are hundreds of hotel units that are struggling to survive the various waves of economic crises, the pandemic, or the consequences of inflation.

According to Law 4738/2020, the rehabilitation process is a collective pre-insolvency procedure aimed at maintaining, utilizing, restructuring, and restoring the company...

In the aftermath of Greece's financial crisis, the country's banking sector accumulated one of the highest ratios of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the European Union.

Special attention is required in practice when drafting a commercial lease, particularly from the prospective tenant's side. Given the typically high rent agreed upon in such leases...

Real Estate Investment Companies (REICs) are legal entities with a specific investment purpose: acquiring and managing real estate, as well as related rights and participations.

Summary: When a property lease agreement is concluded, the lessor undertakes the obligation to grant the use of the leased property to another person, the lessee, in exchange for consideration, namely rent.

Greece has introduced significant restrictions on short-term property rentals, particularly affecting properties in central Athens municipal districts. Understanding the registration requirements, administrative penalties, and recent regulatory changes is crucial for anyone considering investment in Greek real estate for short-term rental purposes.

Over the past few years Greece has emerged as one Europe's most enticing investment destinations...

The role of the highest bidder is pivotal in the completion of the process of enforcement for the satisfaction of monetary claims and the auction.

In this article, we examine what constitutes a "material defect" in the sale of real estate, the risks its existence entails for the buyer, and the rights granted to them under the applicable Greek law...

On 8 June 2026, Law 5306/2026 was published, ratifying the new Spatial Planning and Urban Development Code1 (the Code). The Code comprises 477 Articles and consolidates 181 separate legislative instruments — some dating back to the 1923 decree on city plans — into a single, coherent and systematically organized text.

With the number of auctions conducted increasing rapidly in recent years, the question of what happens to the lease of the auctioned property is being raised more and more frequently. Does it still apply?

Are you dreaming of owning your piece of paradise in Greece? Whether as an investor or for residential purposes, you have access to a captivating real estate market that offers...