Frequently Asked Questions

Neither. BlueHous curates verified presale listings from vetted developers and connects you with the agencies and law firms who handle the actual transaction.

You reserve a unit with a deposit, sign a preliminary contract, then make phased payments as construction milestones are met. The final deed transfer happens at delivery.

Yes. Greece places no restrictions on EU or non-EU buyers purchasing residential real estate. Properties in a few border regions require a simple permit, which your matched lawyer handles.

Plan for roughly 5% to 8% on top of the price: 3.09% transfer tax, plus notary, legal fees and land registry. This assumes the developer applies the VAT suspension on new-builds, in force until 31 December 2026. Where 24% VAT is charged instead of transfer tax, the total is far higher. Your matched law firm will confirm the exact figures for your purchase.

Every listing is checked against the developer's building permit and current construction status before it's published, and reviewed on a regular cycle to stay accurate.

Purchases above the current Golden Visa investment threshold can qualify for Greek residency. Eligibility depends on region and amount. Ask your matched expert for current thresholds.

Yes. BlueHous was founded and is run in Israel by an Israeli team, and works in Hebrew and English. The projects themselves are in Greece, with licensed Greek developers, and the legal work is done by law firms in Greece.

Athens today. Projects in Crete (the Heraklion area) and in Halkidiki are planned, and will be listed once they pass verification. Every project is a new-build apartment or villa at presale or under construction, and the list grows as new projects pass verification.

As of 2026, under Law 5100/2024: EUR 800,000 in Attica (Athens), Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with over 3,100 residents, which includes Crete. EUR 400,000 in the rest of Greece, including Halkidiki. EUR 250,000 only for converting a commercial property to residential or restoring a listed building. At the two higher tiers the property must be at least 120 sqm and cannot be let short-term.

3.09% as of 2026, on the higher of the purchase price and the objective value set by the state. A new build is in principle subject to 24% VAT, but Greece has suspended it until the end of 2026, so most presale buyers pay the 3.09% transfer tax instead. On top of that: notary 0.8% to 1.5%, land registry about 0.5% to 0.7%, and a lawyer 1% to 2%. Budget 5% to 8% above the property price in total, since notary and lawyer fees also carry VAT. In September 2026 the government announced a rise to 15% for non-EU buyers, but as of October 2026 it is not law.

Rental income in Greece is taxed in brackets, for rent received from 1 January 2026: 15% up to EUR 12,000 a year, 25% from EUR 12,001 to 24,000, 35% from EUR 24,001 to 36,000, and 45% above EUR 36,000. There is also an annual property tax (ENFIA), usually a few hundred euros for an apartment. Israel and Greece have a double-taxation treaty.

Yes, within limits. Greek banks typically lend non-residents 50% to 60% of the property value at around 3.3% interest (as of July 2026), and require proof of income and a Greek tax number. Most Israeli buyers fund the purchase from equity or a mortgage on a property in Israel.

Typically: a 10% to 30% deposit on signing the preliminary contract, milestone payments during construction (shell, finishing), and a 10% to 20% balance on delivery. The exact schedule is set by the developer and shown on each project page. Money is transferred to the developer only after your lawyer has checked the building permit and the land title.

Usually 18 to 30 months, depending on the construction stage at signing. A project already well into construction is delivered within a year. The delivery date is written into the contract, and every project page shows the current construction status and expected delivery.

Three things: a Greek tax number (AFM), a Greek bank account for the transfers, and a Greek lawyer with power of attorney. All three can be arranged within one to two weeks, remotely if needed. A valid Israeli passport is enough and no visa is required: Israelis enter Greece visa-free for 90 days, and the flight from Tel Aviv to Athens or Heraklion takes about two hours.

No. BlueHous is an Israeli platform for buying new-build presale apartments abroad, connecting buyers with verified developers. Its first market is Greece. It has no connection to Bluehouse Capital, a real-estate investment fund active in Central and South-Eastern Europe, or to other companies with similar names. BlueHous's official websites are bluehous.com (English) and bluehous.co.il (Hebrew).