Property inheritance in Greece requires verification of documents.
Families must confirm the exact composition of the inheritance before repair or sale.
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The Athens court banned the rent of apartments in a residential building for short-term tourist tours.
The company, which rented the apartment in the summer 2025 year, must immediately stop commercial lease.
Read story →The newspaper Demokratia reports the purchase of a penthouse in the Riviera Tower on Hellinic for near €2,000,000.
Riviera Tower is the tallest residential skyscraper in Greece.
Read story →The court of first instance of Athens in the decision No 2937/2026 forbade the owner of the company to use an apartment…
The violation will result in a 1000 EUR fine for each violation. The court found that the work in the Airbnb format disturbed the peace of neighbors and affected the operation of…
Read story →Greece simplifies the transfer of old industrial and commercial buildings to residential apartments.
Conversion is limited to the current volume of the building: adding floors or expanding the area is prohibited.
Read story →In the center of Athens, an office skyscraper turned into a hotel in a couple of months.
The Aroundtown investor has for the first time adapted the building for a hotel in Greece and signed a long-term contract with operator SmartRental.
Read story →Greek hoteliers are demanding a government VAT discount of up to 6.5% and tighter controls on short-term rentals.
The Federation of Greek Hoteliers (HHF) has sent Premier Kyriak Mitsotakis a five-point letter.
Read story →Greek tax authority schedules 43 property auctions
Greece's AADE has scheduled property auctions with starting bids from €1000.
Read story →A property auction in Greece starts at a symbolic €1,000, but may end at €1.247.000.
The Tax Service (AADE) announced the autumn bidding for long-debtors.
Read story →Property prices on the Greek islands are breaking records: the average cost of a meter in the Aegean Sea rose by almost…
The island of Antiparos overtook Mykonos in terms of the cost per square meter — now they sell there for 7600 euros.
Read story →Greece imposes strict regulations on hotels and Airbnb.
In congested areas where the pressure is maximum, the construction of new hotels is now only possible on sites of at least 16 acres.
Read story →Lamda Development posts €17.7m loss as Hellinikon investment intensifies
Greece's largest developer, Lamda Development, reported a loss of €17.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, driven by substantial capital deployment in the Hellinikon project…
Read story →Greece launches mass inspections of Airbnb properties with fines up to €20,000 for breaches
The country has begun its first wave of inspections, checking 1,500 properties against new safety standards.
Read story →Greece relaxes rules allowing property sales despite tax arrears
Athens is introducing new regulations that give owners greater flexibility.
Read story →Greece eases import rules for relocating residents, waiving customs duties and VAT
Greece's tax authority (AADE) has issued new regulations for those planning to relocate to Greece or return to the country.
Read story →Greece tightens short-term rental rules as owners rush to secure permits before July deadline
From 1 July, Greece is introducing strict restrictions on short-term rentals, prompting apartment owners in Athens and Thessaloniki to expedite permit applications and close deals…
Read story →Athens new-build prices slow as buyers shift to period properties
New-build prices in Athens continue to rise, but the pace of growth is decelerating.
Read story →Greece unveils decade-long housing strategy with four key reforms
Greece's government has presented a 10-year housing strategy for 2026–2035 that includes rent caps, tax incentives for affordable mortgages, and reduced VAT on social housing…
Read story →Historic Keranis tobacco factory in Piraeus to be transformed into mixed-use residential complex
Redevelopment has begun on a historic tobacco factory building in Piraeus, with plans to create 408 apartments across nearly 30,000 square metres.
Read story →Greece launches mass audit of 6,000 property transactions in hunt for hidden money sources
Greece's tax authority AADE has initiated a sweeping review of residential property buyers.
Read story →Greek islands see record 55% summer price surge across Europe
According to AirDNA analysts, average daily rates in Greece jump nearly 55% higher from June to August compared with the rest of the year.
Read story →€800m Crete resort project advances to final approval stage
Elounda Hills on Crete has entered the final stages of regulatory approval.
Read story →Three-quarters of Greek homes sold in 2025 are over 20 years old as new-build supply dries up
Data from REMAX Hellas reveals a paradox in the Greek market: demand exists, yet the supply of modern housing has virtually disappeared.
Read story →Greece to introduce two new property taxes from 2027, bundled with electricity bills
The government plans to collect municipal and regional levies directly through electricity accounts.
Read story →Greece to streamline eviction procedures from May 2026, guaranteeing tenants six months' notice
From 1 May 2026, Greece will introduce new eviction rules that accelerate the process whilst providing tenants with a guaranteed six-month rent-free period to relocate.
Read story →Turkish investors accelerate Greek property acquisitions despite 2025 slowdown
Turkish capital is purchasing Greek real estate at record pace.
Read story →Greece launches housing renovation subsidy scheme covering up to 95% of costs
Greece is launching the 'I Renovate' programme in June, a state initiative for property owners seeking to modernise their homes.
Read story →Greece offers up to €10,000 per person to relocate to depopulating border regions
From 2025, a state resettlement programme is in effect for the Evros region in the country's north-east.
Read story →Nearly 200 family hotels seek new owners in Greek mountains
Small hotels with 10–30 rooms are being offered for sale in Arachova, Kalavryta, Karpenissi and Arcadia.
Read story →International hotel groups target Greece with branded residential developments
Greece's real-estate market is attracting the attention of global hospitality giants, who are investing in luxury residential complexes under their own brands.
Read story →Athens extends ban on new short-term rental registrations until end of 2026
Greek authorities have opted against hastening liberalisation.
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