Real estate & government
Greece short-term rental revenue rises in report
A new report by Hosthub shows short-term rental revenue in Greece grew in 2026, driven by higher nightly rates rather than occupancy.
Thessaloniki launches 22 million euro housing action plan
The municipality of Thessaloniki has approved a five-year housing strategy to increase affordable rentals and regulate short-term stays.
Greece Approves 10 Percent Cryptocurrency Capital Gains Tax
The Greek Parliament approved a comprehensive taxation framework for digital assets, introducing a 10 percent capital gains tax starting in 2027.
Greece Approves Major Energy Upgrade Investments for Public Buildings
The modernization fund in Greece has greenlit a significant funding cycle aimed at cutting emissions and upgrading public sector infrastructure.
Greece: Property prices continue to rise amid housing shortage
Recent data from financial institutions and real estate analysis in Greece points to ongoing price growth and high demand.
Athenian Riviera property prices rise amid strong foreign demand
The luxury real estate market along the Athenian Riviera continues to see climbing prices as foreign buyers drive high-end property transactions.
Rising Rents Push Buyers to Western Thessaloniki Real Estate
High rental prices in central Thessaloniki are reshaping the local property market, driving buyers and investors toward the western side of the city.
Fitch Affirms BBB Rating for Greece with Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings has concluded its scheduled 2026 review by affirming Greece's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at BBB with a stable outlook.
Greece Resumes Seabed Surveys for Electricity Link with Cyprus and Israel
Athens is set to issue a navigation notice for a French research vessel to begin surveys, marking a key step for the regional power grid project.
Greece Approves 10% Tax on Cryptocurrency Profits
The Greek Parliament passed legislation introducing a 10% capital gains tax on crypto assets, with a €500 annual exemption.
Greece property tax: E9 form corrections without penalties
Greek tax authorities allow property owners to update E9 forms without triggering higher ENFIA taxes or fines.
Lamda Development Financial Results: Update on The Ellinikon Project
The company reports increased development expenses at The Ellinikon alongside significant progress in residential sales. Key insights for investors.
Peloponnese property: prices, popular areas and Golden Visa (2026)
A first picture for Israeli buyers: what it costs, where to look and the taxes.
Kefalonia property: prices, areas and what to check before you buy
Kefalonia is far cheaper than the famous Cyclades islands, but prices are rising fast. Here are the figures, the areas and the key points to know.
Greece Introduces New Debt Protection and Higher Fines for Servicers
The Ministry of National Economy and Finance in Greece announced two major interventions for debtor protection, including a fixed 3% rate and stricter fines.
Mykonos property: prices, areas and what to know before you buy
Mykonos is one of Greece's most expensive markets, and limits on new building only add to demand. Here are the prices, the areas and the points to check.
Athens property investment 2026: prices, yields and neighbourhoods
Prices, yields by neighbourhood and the outlook for the year ahead, from Speak Real Estate's Q2 2026 report.
Greece presents a new ten-year investment road map of up to 20 billion euros
The Ministry of National Economy and Finance outlined the upcoming investment framework at the 9th Athens Investment Forum.
Greece Holiday Home Market: Three Key Trends Shaping the Sector
Greece's holiday home market is maturing, driven by a growing shift toward permanent relocation, rising interest from North America, and increased demand for off-plan properties.
Greece Proposes New Grid Rules for Data Centres Amid Surge
The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy has introduced a draft framework to regulate rising connection requests for data centres.
Evia property guide: prices, areas and the Golden Visa
The island near Athens with no ferry needed: prices, areas, foreign buyers and the Golden Visa threshold.
Greece Leads Europe Again in Housing Cost Overburden
New Eurostat data for 2026 places Greece at the top of the European list for the highest proportion of household income spent on housing.
Greece Opens Online Applications for Home Renovation Grants
The Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance launched the online platform for renovation grants, starting with vacant properties.
Property in Corfu: prices by area, buying costs and what Israelis should know (2026)
Corfu is one of the islands most in demand with foreign buyers, Israelis included, especially for villas. What it costs, where, and what to check before you buy.
Halkidiki property: prices, areas and what to check before you buy
An hour from Thessaloniki, a long summer season and prices up more than 30% since 2022: what to know before buying a holiday home in Halkidiki.
Lefkada property 2026: prices, areas and the Golden Visa
Lefkada property prices have risen fast in recent years. A guide to the areas, the prices and what to check before you buy.
Property in Loutraki: flat prices, areas and the Golden Visa (2026)
What flats cost in Loutraki, which areas to look at, how it fits the Golden Visa and what to check before buying.
Property in Crete for Israelis: prices by area, Golden Visa and what to know (2026)
Crete is a regular destination for many Israelis, with direct flights most of the year. If you are thinking of buying there, know where it is cheaper, what it costs beyond the price, and what changes in 2027.
Mortgage in Greece for Israelis 2026: who lends, how much, rates and the alternative
You can get a Greek mortgage without living in Greece. How much banks lend, 2026 rates, documents, timelines, and when an all-purpose mortgage in Israel and a cash purchase is better.
Greece real estate: Rise in Turkish investments in 2025
Official data shows a significant increase in Turkish investments in Greece last year, with real estate purchases and Golden Visa applications leading the trend.
Greece: Tax Authority to Launch 69 Property Auctions
Greece's tax authority is launching 69 property auctions starting November 4, targeting debtors who did not join state payment plans.
Milos: Court freezes construction of new five-star hotel
The Piraeus Court of Appeal has suspended construction work on a new five-star hotel complex in Milos following appeals from environmental groups.
Greece Tax Authority Extends Short-Term Rental Deadline
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) in Greece has extended the deadline for submitting short-term rental declarations to November 13.
Lamda Development Appoints Evi Kostaki as New CEO
Odysseas Athanasiou steps down after 18 years, while Evi Kostaki takes the helm of Greece's leading property group.
Greek Holiday Home Market: Three Major Trends Transforming Real Estate
Elxis highlights key shifts in the Greek holiday home market, noting a surge in off-plan property sales, increased US buyer interest, and permanent relocation trends.
Greek Banks Post €2.6 Billion Profit in First Half of 2026
The Bank of Greece released its Financial Stability Review, showing higher profits alongside an increase in non-performing loans.
Greece unveils new housing measures to ease rental pressures
The government introduces renovation subsidies, tax incentives for long-term rentals, short-term rental restrictions, and property tax updates.
Athens Housing Crisis: Average Monthly Salary No Longer Covers Rent
New data in Athens shows that average rental costs have climbed past the average net monthly salary, turning the housing sector into a deep social crisis.
Airbnb updates checkout cleaning rules for hosts and guests
The platform introduces new guidelines effective for bookings from November 20, 2026, limiting time-consuming departure chores.
Greece Advances Digital Hub for Real Estate and Property Records
Greek authorities are moving forward with a centralized digital platform designed to gather all critical property data in one place and streamline transactions.
Greece Ranks in OECD Top Five for Individual Tax Competitiveness
KEFIM reports that Greece has secured a spot in the top five OECD countries regarding individual tax competitiveness.
Greece Property Market: Tourism Executives Highlight Licensing Challenges
Greek tourism and government representatives discussed spatial planning, licensing uncertainties, and hospitality investments during Prodexpo 2026 in Athens.
The Housing Crisis in Athens as a Real Estate Opportunity
The Greek housing crisis continues to reshape the local property market, sparking renewed interest from investors looking at opportunities in Athens.
Greek Import Prices Jump 13.8 Percent in August Led by Energy Costs
Data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) shows a sharp rise in industrial import prices, driven heavily by global energy and gas costs.
Greece: Draft bill published for tax cuts announced in Thessaloniki
The Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance has published for public consultation the draft bill implementing measures announced at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair.
New EU building energy rules bring challenges for Greece
The 27th Prodexpo conference in Athens examined the impact of updated EU energy performance standards on Greek real estate.
Greece Extends €10,000 Relocation Grant to Border Islands
The Greek government is expanding its financial support scheme for people settling in border regions, alongside new home renovation programs.
New Wyndham Residences Hotel Opens in Piraeus Marina Zeas
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has celebrated the official inauguration of its new branded residences and hotel project in the heart of Piraeus.
Greece property tax: 50% reduction for owners in small settlements
Greek tax authorities have begun issuing updated property tax assessments featuring a fifty percent reduction for properties located in small settlements.
Remote security checks introduced for Airbnb properties in Greece
Greek authorities are implementing remote security and safety checks for short-term rental properties like Airbnb across the country.
Athens Rent Crisis: Housing Costs Match Average Salaries
New data from Deutsche Bank Research highlights housing affordability challenges in Athens and major European cities.
Greece short-term rentals: Tax authority detects undeclared income
The Greek tax authority identified thousands of property owners who failed to declare short-term rental income following platform data checks.
One in three homes in Greece is empty, yet finding housing remains a challenge
Data from ΙΟΒΕ reveals that a third of Greek residences are unoccupied, but location mismatches and financing limits keep the housing market tight.
Greece Golden Visa: Permits to be revoked for rule breaches
Greece's Ministry of Migration and Asylum states that residence permits will be revoked for investors who bypass purchase price rules or short-term rental bans.
Greece Golden Visa: Permits revoked for fake discounts
The Ministry of Migration and Asylum warns that residence permits will be revoked over fraudulent price reductions and short-term rental breaches.
Garden maisonette with private pool in Voula, under 400 m from the sea: Golden Visa eligible
A new-build home at €1,230,000 on the Athenian Riviera: a double-height living room opening onto the pool, three bedrooms and a 152 m² private garden.
MHV Group Acquires Moxy Athens City Hotel
Cyprus-based hospitality and real estate group MHV has announced the acquisition of the Moxy Athens City hotel, marking its first entry into the capital's urban hotel market.
Greece property tax: automated E9 form update
Greece introduces an automated process for updating property declaration forms during real estate transfers, gifts, and parental grants.
Commercial real estate investment in Greece reaches 1.27 billion euros
New data from Athens outlines the performance of the Greek commercial property market in the first half of 2026.
Why Greek house prices continue to rise despite market slowdown
New data from the Bank of Greece for the first half of 2026 shows a 5.5% increase in apartment prices, alongside a sharp drop in Golden Visa applications.
Greek Real Estate Boom: Athens Exchange Property Firms Report Strong Growth
New financial results show a 14% increase in revenues for listed Greek real estate companies, backed by controlled debt levels and solid asset values in early 2026.
New Real Estate Projects Transform Thessaloniki's Industrial Sites
A wave of real estate investments is converting historic industrial complexes in Thessaloniki into modern mixed-use, residential, and commercial developments.
Greece updates property transfer rules for tax debtors
New provisions in Greece establish conditions for property transfers by individuals with corporate tax liabilities.
Greece Ranks Among World's Top 10 Retirement Destinations in 2026 Index
The latest Global Retirement Index places Greece 10th out of 46 countries, highlighting its top global ranking in mobility and citizenship.
Athens: Short-Term Rental Demand Outpaces Summer in September
New data from AirDNA reveals that short-term rental demand in the Greek capital during September outpaced the summer peak months.
Greece Establishes New Property Values Database
The Greek government is introducing a centralized digital platform to collect real transaction data, aiming to bridge the gap between market prices and taxable values.
Athens Property Market: Analysis of Homes Around €800,000
New property data from Athens compares the size, type, and age of homes across different budget ranges.
Athens Mayor warns of tourism pressure and housing shortage
Mayor Haris Doukas highlights the impact of rising visitor numbers on municipal infrastructure and residential availability in Athens.
Major one billion euro investment project launched in northern Greece
The Alexandrou Chora mega-project in northern Greece advances real estate and tourism investments totaling approximately one billion euros.
Greece Announces New Housing and Relocation Grants
The Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family outlined upcoming platforms for border relocation grants, renovation subsidies, and first-home loans.
Corfu: Historic Asani building in the old town leased for 30 years
The Hellenic Public Properties Company signed a long-term lease agreement with a private firm for the complete renovation of the six-story historic property.
Athens real estate: proposed property tax hike for non-EU buyers
Greece is considering raising the property transfer tax from 3% to 15% for non-EU nationals, impacting real estate investments in Athens and the wider Attica region.
Greece Short-Term Rental Guest Nights Up 8.3%
Eurostat figures show short-term rentals booked via online platforms in Greece grew faster than the European Union average in the second quarter.
Greece Real Estate: Office Conversions and Airbnb Ban
A new framework in Greece permits converting empty offices into residential properties, but bans short-term rentals on these units for five years.
Greece 2027 Budget Outlook: Fiscal Forecast and Economic Risks
The Greek Fiscal Council has adopted the macroeconomic forecasts of the 2027 draft budget, warning of challenges from investment paths and energy costs.
Foreign Investment in Greece Surges in First Seven Months of 2026
Data from the Bank of Greece shows foreign direct investment inflows nearly doubled between January and July, reaching 7.6 billion euros.
What can you buy in Athens for under ₪260,000? Real market examples
Studios and one-bedroom flats in Athens and Piraeus for ₪155,000–258,000: real prices from October 2026, price per m² and what to check before buying.
Europe's Housing Crisis: Could the Protests Spread to Greece?
Massive protests in Spain over skyrocketing rental prices raise urgent questions about Greece, which leads the EU in housing cost overburden.
Greece property prices 2026: what a square metre costs in Athens, Thessaloniki and the islands
What a flat costs in Greece by area: the national average, Athens neighbourhoods, Thessaloniki, Crete and the islands, rent per m² and rental yields. Every number sourced and dated.
Inheritance in Greece: inheritance tax and inheriting property, a guide for Israelis (2026)
What happens when you inherit a flat in Greece, or plan what happens to a property you bought: Greek inheritance tax by relationship, the tax-free amounts, the deadlines for heirs living in Israel, the steps, and the new law of September 2026.
Long-term renting in Athens: a guide for Israelis relocating (2026)
How to rent a flat in Athens when you move to Greece: what rent costs in each neighbourhood, which documents you need, what must be in the lease, the deposit, registering the lease with the tax authority, and the rent refund.
Investing in Thessaloniki property 2026: prices, areas, yields and what to know
A flat in Thessaloniki as an investment: what a square metre costs in each area, what renting out brings in, what the new metro changes, the Airbnb limits in the centre, the Golden Visa, and how Israelis buy.
Greece vs Cyprus for property investment: a comparison for Israelis (2026)
A €250,000–800,000 Golden Visa versus permanent residence for €300,000 plus VAT. Investment thresholds, purchase and rental taxes, Airbnb rules and distance from Israel, side by side.
CrediaBank Completes Acquisition of 70 Percent Stake in Pantelakis
A major consolidation in the Greek financial sector as CrediaBank expands its investment banking and brokerage services.
Greek Supreme Court Rules Extended Tax Evasion Statute of Limitations Unconstitutional
The Council of State determined that extending the state's right to impose tax penalties to ten or twenty years violates constitutional principles.
Greece Tax Authority Introduces New Binding Ruling Procedure
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue in Greece now allows businesses and citizens to obtain prior legal certainty on tax and customs legislation.
Euro hits 17-month low amid market shifts in Greece
The single European currency slipped below 1.13 against the dollar due to higher oil prices and political uncertainty.
Three Investment Groups Enter Race for 22 Greek Airports
The Hellenic Growth Fund announced that three investment groups have submitted expressions of interest for a 40-year concession of 22 regional airports.
Calls in Greece to Abolish Golden Visa and Shift Focus
The Greek opposition is pressing to replace residency-by-investment schemes with productive business initiatives and to remove acquired properties from short-term rental pools.
90% occupancy all year: the Airbnb next to Athens' hospitals
Asi Doron and S.F. Properties opened Airbnb apartments in very specialised, carefully chosen areas, near private hospitals. Most guests are Greeks who come to Athens for surgery and treatment, and the apartments stay full in winter too.
Student Housing Rent Prices in Greece: Where It Is Most Expensive and Cheapest
Data from Spitogatos Insights for August 2026 outlines the rental trends for student housing across Athens, Thessaloniki, and regional Greece.
S.F. Properties: behind every door in Athens, a new beginning
We rent, sell and manage flats and villas in Athens, including for owners who live abroad. In Hebrew, English and Greek.
Yavanet: Greece Expands Regional Relocation Subsidy up to €10,000
The Greek relocation grant scheme for moving a primary residence to regional areas is expanding to eight regional units and parts of Epirus, offering up to €10,000 with a potential advance payment.
A lawyer in Greece for Israelis: Marcel Cremer, Cremer & Partners, Athens
A lawyer with a real estate background, from a family firm working in Athens since 1974. Buying property, Golden Visa, inheritance and company setup, in English.
Asi Doron: "Our investors sleep quietly at night"
Nine years ago he invested in Greece himself. Today he guides Israeli investors through the whole process: from choosing the area, through legal checks and renovation, to managing the property.
Greece plans 15% transfer tax for Israeli home buyers from July 2027
The government announced that private buyers from outside the EU will pay 15% transfer tax instead of 3%. It is not law yet.
Managing property in Greece from Israel: the complete guide (2026)
Long-term or Airbnb, how much tax you pay on rent, what you must declare, and who looks after the flat while you are in Israel.
Buying property in Greece as an Israeli: the complete guide (2026)
Everything to know before you buy in Greece: the steps in order, every cost in percent, taxes after you buy, prices by area, mortgages, border areas, and the mistakes Israelis make.
Greece Prepares Property Value and Tax Updates for 2027
The Greek state is planning a comprehensive review of official property valuations and upcoming tax adjustments following a widening gap with market prices.
Greek Ministry Pays Two-Month Rent Refund to Regional Workers
Greek tax authorities completed the disbursement of a rent subsidy covering two months for educators and medical staff in regional areas.
Short-term rentals in 2026: Athens centre freeze continues, Thessaloniki joins
No new Airbnb registrations in Athens' three central districts, and a similar limit in central Thessaloniki since 1 March 2026.
Greece's Golden Visa in 2026: how much, where, and what's not allowed
The complete guide to the Greek Golden Visa: the three investment tiers by area, which property qualifies, the process and timeline, every fee, family members, 5-year renewal, the Airbnb ban, and what is known about 2027.
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