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Having a qualified real estate attorney for foreign buyers in Greece is not a formality — it is the single most important decision you will make in the entire purchase process. A specialist property lawyer protects you from risks that are invisible to the untrained eye, and ensures that your investment is legally sound before […]

Yes — Americans can buy property in Rhodes, Greece. However, because Rhodes is classified as a border zone area (παραμεθόρια περιοχή) due to its proximity to Turkey, non-EU citizens including Americans require a special government permit before completing their purchase. Working with an experienced Greek property lawyer based in Rhodes is essential to navigate this

A significant reform to the Greek property transfer process came into force in 2026 under Law 5293/2026. Article 15 of the new law introduces a one-stop shop system (υπηρεσία μιας στάσης) for property transactions, placing the notary at the centre of the entire conveyancing process — from document collection through to Land Registry registration. This

The latest Spitogatos Price Index (SPI) confirms what many buyers and investors in the Dodecanese have already been observing on the ground: property prices across the island group are rising sharply, with average asking prices increasing by 13.4% in the twelve months to Q1 2026. This trend highlights the significance of Dodecanese property prices 2026

New regulations regarding  property purchases in the borderland areas of greece  for non eu members stipulated on the 26th march 2024 The Committees that grant the permits to purchase properties in the borderland areas of Greece had stopped granting permits from April 2023 , due to new regulations that were stipulated , but which were

The new regulations regarding the Golden Visa Program passed through Congress on the 5th April 2024 , with some amendments comparing to the initial draft of proposed legislation. In Rhodes, Patmos, Mykonos, Santorini and other islands of the Southern Aegean Region with population over 3.100, and in the districts of Athens, Thessaloniki, the purchase price

Taxation of capital gains income from transferring real estate property has been suspended until the 31st December 2024. In general, the Greek taxation of capital gains income from transferring real estate property involves calculating the gain on the difference between the property’s acquisition cost and the  selling price. There are specific rules for deductions and