Before You Buy Property in Greece

Buying property in Greece can move quickly. Your legal preparation should come first.

This 137-page practical legal guide is written for international buyers, investors and people living abroad who want to understand the Greek property-purchase process before making an offer, paying a deposit or signing a binding document.

Written by Karkalis Law Firm, it follows the real sequence of a transaction—from the initial property search to registered ownership—and explains the legal, technical and practical checks that help buyers make better-informed decisions.

What this guide helps you do

• Understand what should be checked before an offer, reservation payment or deposit.

• Recognise the roles of the lawyer, notary, engineer, estate agent and translator.

• Review title, ownership, cadastral records, mortgages, claims and other encumbrances.

• Understand planning and technical due diligence, including permits and unauthorised works.

• Prepare for AFM, banking checks, powers of attorney and a remotely coordinated purchase.

• Plan for taxes, professional fees, registration costs and post-completion obligations.

• Identify warning signs and use practical checklists before committing.

Who this guide is for

• Foreign buyers considering a holiday home, permanent residence or investment property in Greece.

• Overseas buyers who may need to complete part or all of the transaction remotely.

• Investors who want a clear map of the process, documents, costs and legal risks.

• Anyone who wants better questions to ask before transferring money or signing.

Inside the 11 chapters

1. The property search — defining the search, viewings and early selection.

2. The professional team — who does what and why independent advice matters.

3. The first commitment — offers, reservation agreements, deposits and safe payments.

4. The legal record — title, ownership, cadastral checks and encumbrances.

5. The physical reality — planning, permits, boundaries and technical due diligence.

6. Tax, identity and authority — AFM, documents, banking compliance and powers of attorney.

7. Remote purchase — legalisation, translation, payment and controlled completion.

8. The true cost — taxes, notarial charges, legal fees and additional expenses.

9. Contract and registration — the final deed, payment, signing and registered title.

10. After completion — handover, utilities, E9, insurance and the first 30 days.

11. Red flags and final checklists — when to pause, verify or walk away.

“The property you like must match the property that exists on paper—and the person selling it must have the legal authority to do so.”

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This e-book provides general information and a practical starting point. It does not replace legal advice on a specific property or transaction.