| Greece is situated in the South of Europe and is | | | | good quality, along with the conventional detached |
| one of the most mountainous European countries, | | | | stone houses and villas that are quite common in |
| being surrounded on three sides by the Aegean | | | | Greece. Properties for sale in Greece are very |
| Sea, Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The | | | | appropriately valued, as compared to those in |
| length of the Greek coastline is 14000 km, and | | | | Northern and Western Europe. |
| the beaches, according to the European Union, are | | | | The purchase of properties for sale in Greece is |
| cleaner than most other beaches of Europe. | | | | fairly straightforward, and includes the following, |
| Greece has a population of approximately 11 | | | | simple steps: First and foremost, the property to |
| million, and the cost of living is pretty high. | | | | be bought must be identified, and the required |
| Land-ownership in Greece follows a freehold | | | | finances secured. A solicitor or accountant must |
| policy, and is easily gained. Greek law allows | | | | be appointed. If any permit is to be obtained, then |
| citizens of all countries to buy and own property | | | | that must be applied for. A Greek bank account is |
| for sale in Greece, as long as they don't fall in | | | | required, and a Tax Registry Number must also |
| disturbed areas like eastern Aegean, Dodecanese | | | | be acquired by application. The pre-contract terms |
| islands, northern Greece, Crete, Rhodes, and | | | | of sale and payment of property must be |
| Dorian's home in Athens. | | | | formulated and signed. Properties for sale in |
| The warmth of the people of Greece and the | | | | Greece must be secured after removal from the |
| rich, cultural and historical heritage have been | | | | market by paying a 10% deposit fee. The |
| attracting millions of tourists over the years. | | | | ultimate step is to sign the final contract (the |
| Besides Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos and | | | | solicitor may sign on your behalf on being given |
| Santorini, which continue to be oft-frequented by | | | | the Power of Attorney) and make all necessary |
| tourists, some lesser known islands like Skopelos, | | | | payments. As mentioned earlier, the entire |
| Kefalonia or Zante are now drawing great | | | | procedure does not take longer than a couple of |
| attention from tourists all over the world. | | | | months. |
| The most important aspect of buying property in | | | | While constructing buildings on properties in |
| Greece is to find a property that most accurately | | | | Greece, European Regulations and Standards of |
| befits your concept of a 'perfect home'. Once the | | | | construction are rigidly adhered. Appropriate |
| most suitable property for sale has been identified | | | | measures are also taken to protect the buildings |
| and the finances arranged, the transaction does | | | | from damage caused by earthquakes. In cities, |
| not take longer than 6 to 8 weeks. Acquiring | | | | the apartment buildings cannot be higher than 5 |
| properties for sale in Greece is an uncomplicated | | | | stories, while in suburban and rural parts of |
| process. Property in Greece is protected by the | | | | Greece, buildings and detached villas are one or |
| State, and all property-owners in Greece have | | | | two stories high. Such detached and |
| equal rights. A nation-wide Land registry program | | | | semi-detached villas are extremely traditional, and |
| has been set into motion, and many islands | | | | commonly seen throughout Greece. The |
| already have land registries. | | | | agreeable climate throughout the year and the |
| Greece offers a wide range of properties from | | | | geniality of the native people makes Greece a |
| which one can select the suitable property. There | | | | well-favored country, for potential property |
| are many off-plan construction projects of very | | | | owners. |