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.
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Greece property rental
Current property rental news, rules and analysis for Greece. This guide brings together 13 source-linked MedRealty stories.
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 →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 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Athens extends ban on new short-term rental registrations until end of 2026
Greek authorities have opted against hastening liberalisation.
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