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Investor Education

The Ultimate
Buyer’s Guide

A comprehensive roadmap to navigating the Greek real estate market—from initial search to receiving your Title Deed.

The Step-by-Step Process

01

Property & Route Selection

Select your property framework based on your budget: Athens, Thessaloniki, or Mykonos for the €800k prime zone, other mainland areas for €400k, or a commercial-to-residential conversion nationwide for the entry-level €250k tier.

02

Legal Representation (PoA)

Grant a Power of Attorney (PoA) to a licensed Greek real estate attorney. This can be executed remotely via your local Greek Consulate or a domestic notary public using an Apostille.

03

Tax Registration (AFM)

Your legal representative obtains a Greek Tax Identification Number (AFM) from the competent internal revenue service and sets up a local Greek bank account for official transactions.

04

Due Diligence & Contract

Attorneys complete strict title search verification through the Land Registry (Ktimatologio) and check zoning permits. A formal notarial deed purchase agreement is then signed and fully paid.

05

Residency Submission

The application is submitted electronically to the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. You are instantly issued a provisional receipt (Blue Paper / Veveosi), granting formal legal stay.

06

Biometrics & Permit

The primary investor and all dependents visit Greece within 6 months to provide biometric data. Your physical 5-year **Golden Visa** card is issued shortly thereafter.

Required Documents

  • Valid Passport & National Visa (Schengen Entry)
  • Greek Tax Number (AFM) & Bank Payment Receipts
  • Certified Copy of Notarial Property Contract
  • Private Health Insurance Policy from a Greek Provider
  • Apostilled Civil Status Docs (Marriage/Birth Certificates)

Purchase Costs

Type of Expense Approx. Percentage
Property Transfer Tax (FMA) 3.09%
Legal Representation & Due Diligence 1% - 1.5%
Notary & Land Registry Fees ~1.2%
Government Application Fee (e-Paravolo) €2,000 (Per Adult Dep. €150)

* VAT (24%) on new property construction remains frozen until December 31, 2026, making the standard 3.09% transfer tax applicable across almost all real estate.

Maintaining Your
Golden Visa

The Greek Golden Visa offers one of the most flexible permanent residency frameworks in Europe. Once your residency permit is approved, keeping it active requires zero physical presence or lifestyle disruptions.

No stay requirements (0 days minimum per year)
5-year rolling renewals conditional on property ownership
Complete right to lease out the real estate for immediate ROI

Expert Portfolio Support

Our dedicated Athens-based legal team manages title maintenance, administrative filings, and your rolling 5-year permit renewals.

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