Greece Property News
At Greece Property Guides, you can browse the latest Greek property news. We regularly round up the latest goings-on from the market, so you can get all your updates in once place.
Buying a house in Greece? Then you need to be up to speed with the latest Greece real estate news before your move. You will find coverage of all you need to know, such as forecasts, new regulations, and housing trends.
4 charming old towns in Greece
Old towns in Greece give character and history to a place, even when situated alongside a new town. They add photo opportunities and historical interest to holidays, and make a town feel homely. There is just something magical about living in a town that has a castle and old stone alleyways. They conjure up images of the ancient past and the people who once lived there. Finding property for sale right in the old town can be difficult as they are very sought-after. However, you will probably find something at a lower price within visiting distance.Read more...
Where are the best places to live in the Peloponnese?
Many people who think about buying property in Greece think about buying a place on one of the many Greek islands, or in Athens. However, there are so many wonderful locations to choose from.Read more...
How much Greek do you need when living on mainland Greece?
If you’ve spent holidays on the islands, you may believe everyone speaks English. You might be wary of buying a property on the mainland because fewer people will speak English in the countryside. Actually, neither of these are 100% true! However, English is still a second language, and learning Greek will open so many doors (with the odd hilarious mistake along the way).Read more...
The expat life in Greece, from one who’s done it!
“I first visited Greece in 1978 and fell in love with it. As soon as I walked onto the steps to exit the plane, I felt that I was home. I have never lost that feeling”. So says our writer in Greece, Lynne Evans. Here is her story.Read more...
Greek house prices show strongest growth in 12 years
We’re full of good news from Greece this month, as the property market shows its biggest surge in 12 years, the government cuts property taxes and capital controls are lifted. And if that’s not enough to tempt you, temperatures here are set to stay in the 30s for much of this month and Greece officially has some of the best beaches in Europe.Read more...
Ticking the boxes on your Greek property location
The geography of Greece offers challenges to international buyers. How do you find the right Greek property location when you have over 200 islands to choose from? Diana from Corfuhomefinders explains how most people find their perfect island.Read more...
Building a home in Greece, part 3: builders!
You’ve bought the land, had your home designed and been approved for planning permission. Now you just need to get it built! Diana from Corfu Home Finders explains how to go about the third and most important phase in creating your own special Greek home, finding Greek builders.Read more...
A fresh start for Greece?
It’s been a great month for us here in Greece so far, with the property market performing strongly, at last! The General Election result has the been hailed by some as a fresh start for the economy, too, especially with digital transformation and a new Prime MInister who knows the British well. And we had a reminder of just how old the olive-grove tradition is in Greece. Plus, the ancient neighbourhood under the Athenian Acropolis is now open to the public.Read more...
Foreign buyers rush into Greek property market
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream may be about lovers in Athens, but in the midsummer of 2019 it’s property buyers who are feeling the love in Athens. As prices rise by nearly 6% in the capital and not much less in the islands, no wonder that international buyers are flooding in. Greek property prices are rising fast.Read more...
Home-hunting off the beaten track in the Cyclades
If you think of the Greek islands, you probably think of the Cyclades: white-washed villages with blue-domed churches, steep cliffs and sea views all around. Santorini, Mykonos and Naxos attract hordes of tourists every year, but it’s easy to find quiet spots if you know where to look. Join us as we head off the beaten track.Read more...
Building a home in Greece, part 2: the design
So, you’ve bought the land. The next stage in building a home in Greece is to find someone to design it for you. Diana from Corfu Home Finders explains where to find the second step in creating your own special Greek home.Read more...
