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From One Luxury Property to a Rental Portfolio: Greece Redesigns Its Golden Visa
Greece's Golden Visa is entering its next phase. Active permits are up 48.6% year on year, the €250,000 conversion route is reshaping the market, and the government is now drafting rules to allow multi-property portfolios tied to long-term rentals. For investors, the timing may be more favorable than the headlines suggest.
Rental Yield Does Not Tell the Whole Story: How to Calculate the Real Return on Property in Athens
“What is the rental yield on this home?” It is one of the most common—and most important—questions raised in investor discussions. However, making an investment decision based only on gross rental yield can be a serious mistake.
Opening a Bank Account in Greece: What You Need to Know for Property Investment and a New Life
Investors planning to buy property in Greece or live there in the future will, sooner or later, need to deal with banking.
What Is the Healthcare System Like in Greece? What Can People Living in Athens Expect?
Along with housing, schools and transport, healthcare is one of the subjects people considering a move to Greece are most curious about.
Raising Children in Athens: What Is Life Like After School?
Raising children in a city is about more than simply finding a good school.
Studying at University in Athens: What Is Student Life Like in Greece?
It is easy to think of Athens only in terms of its historic landmarks, coastline and the Acropolis. Yet the city is also a vibrant university destination with a large student population.
Be Careful with Projects Offering Rental Guarantees
When reviewing Greek Golden Visa projects, one of the most common marketing claims investors encounter is a “rental guarantee.” Although these offers may appear highly attractive at first glance, it is important to assess what lies behind them carefully.
3:50Emerging Frontiers in the Greek Real Estate Renaissance
The Greek real estate market is shifting away from traditional hotspots like central Athens and Mykonos toward undervalued sectors and emerging regions.
Koinohrista: the complete guide to maintenance fees in Greece
A complete guide to maintenance fees you will encounter in Greece.
6:58ASK A LAWYER: ALL YOUR TOP GREEK GOLDEN VISA QUESTIONS ANSWERED! (EN)
A thorough interview discussing the most relevant questions investors have about the Golden Visa Programme
Rental Income Tax
Information about the calculation of rental income tax in Greece
ENFIA (Unified Real Estate Property Tax)
The Greek Uniform Real Estate Property Tax was first introduced in 2014 and imposed on all real estate properties located in Greece.
3:31Athens Real Estate BOOM: BEST Areas to Invest in Attica Right Now (EN)
Athens Real Estate BOOM: BEST Areas to Invest in Attica Right Now
Greece freezes property objective values until 2027: what it means for buyers and investors
Property objective values across Greece are expected to remain unchanged
2:55Gorgeous Glyfada, Athens Duplex - Greek Golden Visa eligible - 800K (EN)
A video review of a new Golden Visa eligible dublex in Ano Glyfada
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