Four steps, no surprises.
Buying a house in Greece from abroad has a reputation for being opaque. It isn’t, once someone writes the order of events down. Here is the order of events.
Tell us what you want
Budget, island or mainland, how often you will actually be there, and whether the house needs to earn while you are away. We shortlist against that instead of sending you everything on the market.
See it properly
Video walkthroughs before you fly, taken by us, not the agency reel. Then viewings grouped into one trip so a week of travel does real work — usually five to eight houses across two or three days.
Check the paperwork
Title, planning permits, energy certificate, any semi-outdoor space that was closed in without a permit. Your own lawyer runs this, not the seller’s, and it happens before money moves.
Close and settle in
Notary signing, transfer of title, utilities into your name. Afterwards, help with short-term rental licences and management if you want the house to earn between visits.
How it works
A typical purchase, week by week
Times are typical rather than guaranteed. A clean title on a modern build moves faster; an inherited village house with three siblings on the deed moves slower.
Shortlist and video
You tell us what you are after; we send video walkthroughs and the full paperwork picture for four to eight houses.
Tax number and lawyer
You appoint an independent lawyer and get a Greek tax number (AFM). Both can be done by power of attorney without flying over.
The viewing trip
Viewings grouped into two or three days. An engineer walks through anything you get serious about.
Offer and deposit
Offer agreed in writing. A deposit of 5–10% is usually held under a private agreement while the legal check finishes.
Legal and technical check
Title history, planning permits, mortgages or liens, energy certificate, and the engineer’s report on any unpermitted work.
Notary and signing
The notary drafts the deed, the transfer tax is paid, and you sign — in person or by power of attorney. Keys the same day.
Registry and utilities
The deed is registered at the land registry, utilities move to your name, and the property enters your Greek tax filing from that year.
Legal partner
Konstantopoulos & Mantas
A Greek law office providing trusted legal counsel to international clients investing and doing business in Greece. With expertise in real estate, corporate and commercial law, they ensure clarity, security and confidence throughout every transaction.