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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Greece property laws
Current property laws news, rules and analysis for Greece. This guide brings together 15 source-linked MedRealty stories.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Greece relaxes rules allowing property sales despite tax arrears
Athens is introducing new regulations that give owners greater flexibility.
Read →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 →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 →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 →€800m Crete resort project advances to final approval stage
Elounda Hills on Crete has entered the final stages of regulatory approval.
Read →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 →Athens extends ban on new short-term rental registrations until end of 2026
Greek authorities have opted against hastening liberalisation.
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