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Greece – Property Taxes

Whether you are purchasing, holding, selling, or inheriting real estate in Greece, you will encounter a variety of taxes and associated costs — yet the overall fiscal burden remains broadly reasonable when set against comparable European markets. The primary purchase

Greece – Property Letting

Renting out property in Greece is a realistic and growing choice for foreign owners, but it operates within a clearly defined legal framework that covers compulsory lease registration, minimum tenancy durations, and specific tax responsibilities for both resident and non-resident

Greece – Property Building and Renovation

Anyone planning to build or renovate a property in Greece must work within a formalised permit framework established under Law 4495/2017 and the General Building Regulations. Virtually all structural construction activity requires planning permission, and every application must now be

Greece – Property Financing

Foreign nationals are able to secure mortgage financing in Greece, though the experience is considerably more complex than in most other Western European countries. Greek banks do provide dedicated home loan products for non-residents, but loan-to-value ratios tend to be

Greece – Prescriptions and Medications

Greece boasts an extensive network of pharmacies, each marked by their distinctive green cross, where patients can obtain both prescription and non-prescription medicines. The country operates a nationwide electronic prescribing system, and EOPYY — Greece’s principal public health insurer —

Greece – Postal Service

Greece’s national postal network is run chiefly by ELTA (Hellenic Post), the state-owned operator whose origins date back to 1828. ELTA delivers mail throughout the entire country, including its many islands, and provides financial and bill-payment services through its branch

Greece – Mental Health

Greece operates a public mental health system known as the ESY (Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας, or National Health System), which is currently in the process of substantial reform but continues to suffer from inadequate funding and inconsistent provision, especially in areas

Greece – Maternity and Giving Birth

Greece operates a universal public healthcare system known as ESY (the National Health System), through which maternity services are accessible to all legally resident and insured expats at state hospitals. That said, a significant number of expats opt for private

Greece – Leisure and Entertainment

Greece presents expats with a wonderfully diverse leisure and entertainment landscape, where ancient history and a buzzing contemporary social scene exist side by side. Whether you’re drawn to world-renowned archaeological monuments, the pulsating nightlife of Athens, or outdoor pursuits across

Greece – Lease Agreements

Renting a home in Greece is governed by the Hellenic Civil Code and shaped by a compulsory minimum lease duration of three years for residential properties — a rule that applies even when a shorter term is written into the