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Buying Property in Halkidiki: An Area Guide for Overseas Buyers
Beaches and pine forest an hour from Thessaloniki, and the €400,000 Golden Visa tier. Where buyers look, what to check, and how the season works.
Reading a Greek Rental Yield Honestly
Gross yield is the number in the listing. Net yield is the number you live with, and the gap is bigger than most brochures admit.
Due Diligence Before You Sign: The Buyer's Checklist
The checks that protect a foreign buyer, and why your lawyer should not be the one the developer recommended.
Greek Property Tax and Closing Costs: What You Actually Pay in 2026
Transfer tax or VAT, notary and lawyer fees at purchase, then ENFIA and rental tax every year after. The full cost of owning, in one place.
The Greek Golden Visa: What Actually Qualifies in 2026
The threshold now depends on where you buy, the property has to be big enough, and short-term letting is off the table. Here is the current picture.
Buying Presale Property in Greece as a Foreigner: The Complete Guide
From choosing a project to receiving the keys: the steps, the costs, the paperwork and the protections, with links to a detailed guide for each.