Greece offers some of the most desirable residential property in Europe — Athenian apartments in renovated neoclassical buildings, island villas overlooking the Aegean, mountain retreats and rural farmhouses. International demand has never been stronger, driven by lifestyle appeal, relative value against other Mediterranean markets, and the availability of the Golden Visa programme for qualifying purchases. Buying property in Greece as a non-resident adds tax number and banking steps, but no restriction on ownership itself.
Greek residential conveyancing requires specialist knowledge that a general practice conveyancer will not have. Property registration in Greece is split between the traditional Land Registry (Υποθηκοφυλακείο) and the modern Cadastre (Κτηματολόγιο), which is still not fully operational in every area — meaning the correct search depends on exactly where the property sits. Island and rural properties in particular carry a materially higher risk of title complications: coastal zone (αιγιαλός) encroachment, forest land designation, building permit irregularities, and unresolved inheritance chains running back through several generations of unregistered transfers.
A property can look straightforward on the ground and still carry a defect in its paper title that only surfaces at the notary — or worse, after completion. That is precisely what full due diligence exists to catch before it becomes your problem. The risk in buying property in Greece is almost always title and planning, which is why diligence precedes the deposit.
We act for Greek nationals, EU citizens, non-EU buyers and diaspora Greeks purchasing a family property from abroad. Most of our international and diaspora clients complete their purchase without ever visiting Greece — we manage the entire process remotely under a notarised power of attorney, and remain available after completion for ENFIA registration, utility transfers and short-term rental licensing. Send the listing and we will tell you what to check first.
Who we act for
Greek, EU and non-EU buyers alike
Whether you are a Greek national living abroad, an EU citizen buying a holiday home, or a non-EU investor purchasing for the Golden Visa, we know the specific requirements for each buyer type.
What we do
Full-service conveyancing, start to finish
Due diligence, preliminary contract, notarial deed, Cadastre registration, ENFIA registration, utility transfers and post-completion support — we handle everything from instruction to keys.
Non-EU buyers
Every additional requirement managed
AFM (tax number) application, Greek bank account setup, Ministry of National Defence permit applications where required, and a clear explanation of restrictions in border areas and many islands.
After completion
We stay involved once the keys change hands
ENFIA tax registration, utility transfers, short-term rental licence applications where relevant, and any post-completion issues — we remain available long after the deed is signed.