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The provisions of Law No. 4839/2021 introduced a tax-exempt limit of 800,000 euros for the gifting of property....

Buying or selling real estate is a significant step involving substantial financial investments. However, many people think....

The "MY HOME II" Program As of January 15, 2025, the "MY HOME II" program has been launched, under which interested parties have the....

The term "short-term rental" refers to the lease of real estate for a period of up to 59 days. The property must be fully furnished and...

Many believe that the times of obtaining a 'Golden Visa' in Greece through real estate investments starting from 250,000 euros are in....

Both individuals and legal entities can participate in open electronic real estate auctions. The auctions are conducted in accordance....

The Federation of Property Owners of Greece has appealed to the Minister of Justice of Greece with a request to legally oblige real estate..

Due to the high demand for real estate in Greece that has been observed recently, more and more people are eager to get involved in.....

Data from the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) show that in the tax returns filed in 2022 (for incomes in 2021), thousands of

In cases where the buyer and the seller of the property are either not ready or simply do not wish to immediately enter into the property pu

In early April 2024, the amendment with the new thresholds in the Golden Visa program was passed in the Parliament, which rises to 800,000 e

In legal practice, it is common for the owner of a property or the buyer's lawyer, who conducts legal due diligence, to discover discrepanci

The "GOLDEN VISA" program has been successfully implemented in Greece since 2013 for buyers or lessees of real estate, providing them with..

The right of usufruct and bare ownership are two terms widely used in Greece, but, as practice shows, they are not entirely clear to many. T

The real estate sector is often associated with legal aspects that are not familiar to the general public. Any real estate transaction - buy

The answer to the question of whether you should buy or rent a property is directly related to your needs, preferences and financial capabil

Buying and selling real estate - an important event in the life of every person, and since real estate transactions do not take place every

When concluding a private rental agreement, both parties, landlord and tenant, must know their rights and obligations....

If you already own property in Greece or are thinking of buying/selling in the near future, you should be aware of the current tax legislati