Property in Greece - Real Estate

We have 1000’s of properties in Greece for sale at excellent prices. Property in Greece and the Greek Islands is excellent value for money, so search now for all property in Greece or just property in Crete, the most popular Greek Island.

Properties in Greece have many advantages apart from low prices, such as excellent weather, a cost of living 30-40% below the U.K., friendly locals and a very low rate of crime. All in all, when you buy a property in Greece, you get a better quality of life.

The Property Types

At A Property in Greece, we have all types of properties for sale, and cover all of Greece and the Greek Islands. Crete is the most popular location, so we have thousands of properties for sale in Crete but we also cover the other Greek Islands as well as the mainland.

We have all types of Greek properties for sale:

• New/re-sale properties
• Plots of land
• Old stone houses for renovation
• Investment properties

New/re-sale properties and especially off plan (built to order) properties are easily the best value for money in Greece. This is because the Greek overseas property market is still very young and growing, so there are not that many re-sale properties, and those that do exist are more expensive. Most customers therefore chose to buy a new, off-plan property, due to the excellent prices.

Most off-plan properties are either individual villas, or one of three or four – we do not work with many large property complexes as the strict Greek planning laws mean that these are thankfully rare in Greece. When you visit Greece, we will of course show you other completed homes so that you can be certain of the quality and value for money of our work. The properties are sold with fixed prices, and a strict building timetable with payment in stages. You can also meet happy customers and are free to compare our properties against the competition.

The Viewing Trip

If you are interested in viewing some Greek properties, then just book a trip to Greece and fill in our “Book Viewings” form on the website with details of your visit. We will then contact you to arrange an exact meeting time and place, depending on the area in Greece which interests you.

We will show you the various properties and plots for sale and answer all of your questions. You can also speak to our various experts including builders and architects. Should you decide to proceed, we will help to arrange everything for you including lawyer, notary, mortgage, etc.

If you need a mortgage, just bring along 3 years’ P60s (or details from your accountant if you are self-employed) showing your net earnings after tax. We will then help to arrange a Euro mortgage for you while you are in Greece – it is very straightforward and the banks just look at your earnings and not your outgoings.

We can also arrange for you to get an excellent exchange rate through a currency broker, which will normally save you thousands of pounds in comparison with your High Street bank. Contact us in the UK for this service.

Buying a Property in Greece

Properties for sale in Greece are almost all freehold and there are no “land grab” laws, so your purchase is safe and secure. Once you agree to buy your property, you normally pay a 10% deposit to secure the purchase and the price. It is extremely rare for the seller to back out, as if they do, they have to pay you your 10% plus an extra 10% penalty. This gives you peace of mind.

It takes about six weeks for all the searches to be made and the legal documents to be prepared so that you can complete on your Greek property purchase. This is done easily over the telephone with your lawyer and does not require a return visit to Greece.

Following completion, you either pay the balance for a built property, or in stages for one which is off-plan.

Whichever route you choose to take to buy your Greek home, rest assured that you can relax while we take care of everything.

Why Buy a Property in Greece?

Property in Greece offers excellent value for money. When you combine the prices with the weather, the accessibility, the lack of crime, the restrictions on over-development and the legendary Greek hospitality, you can see why more and more people are choosing to buy a home in Greece. The future for Greece is excellent, as it has a Mediterranean coastline more than two times the size of Spain and France combined.

There are many reasons for choosing to buy a property in Greece:-

The Weather

Greece is blessed with over 300 days of sun a year, which is more than 8.5 hours a day! The summers are hot and dry, often with a cooling breeze, and winters are short and mild. As it’s the Mediterranean, the sea is warm and safe, with no tides. Most rainfall is between December and February, but even during this time, there are many glorious days with cloudless skies.

New Flights to Greece – EasyJet now flies to Greece

Greece has always had many direct charter flights during the summer but at the end of 2007, EasyJet bought GB Airways so that it now has many daily cheap scheduled flights to Greece. This means that EasyJet now has direct low cost scheduled flights from the UK to many locations in Greece such as Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Mykonos, Athens and Thessaloniki (Halkidiki). It is expected that EasyJet will increase its flights to Greece and operate more and more on a year around basis, making Greece even more attractive as your place in the sun.

This recent move by EasyJet makes 2008 a very good time to buy a property in Greece as the introduction of low cost flights is expected to lead to an increase in property prices over the next few years – buy now while prices are still cheap.

The Quality of Life

Greece has a slower pace of life where everyone takes the time to enjoy themselves, and their surroundings. Greece is lucky in having one of the lowest rates of crime in Europe, and in many villages people still leave their houses and cars unlocked. Add to this an outdoor lifestyle with sun, sea, and one of the healthiest natural cuisines to be found, and you can see why the lifestyle is envied throughout the world.

The Value for Money

The cost of living in Greece is about 30-40% cheaper than the UK, and properties are less than half the price of more established markets such as Spain and Cyprus. Once you have bought your property, there are no monthly council tax bills, you just pay your electricity and water on a meter, plus a small charge to cover rubbish collection.

You can easily have your pension paid in Greece – you will find that it goes a lot further. You can also use the Greek health service, or take out private health insurance which is excellent value for money. If you wish to take your pet to Greece, this is also a straightforward process.

Greece is a full member of the European Union and property prices are expected to rise significantly in the next few years, as foreigners have only been allowed to buy property in Greece since 1993. Many people are therefore now buying investment property in Greece.

Greek Village Life

There are many new homes, old village houses and other types of Greek properties for sale, but due to strict planning controls, the excessive building which has ruined other parts of the Mediterranean cannot take place on the Greek Islands. This means that property in Greece is integrated into traditional villages which will retain their charm, their views, and not be ruined by housing complexes or high rise buildings.

Greek Hospitality

The Greeks are a very warm and welcoming people. Just go to the local taverna or cafenion more than once and you will be making new friends in no time. The Greek language does not even have a word for “foreigner”, instead, they use the word for “guest”.

The Language

English is a compulsory language at Greek schools, so it is widely spoken by all the locals. English newspapers, radio, satellite television and high speed internet are also all readily available. The Greek language does sound tricky at first, but just learn four or five words and the locals will love you for it. “Yiassou” is a good start as it means hello, good bye, bless you and cheers!

What we Offer

A Property in Greece is an independent company with a UK office which brings to you the best selection of properties for sale in Greece. We are an English-Greek company and are able to use our 20 plus years of experience to find for you the best quality properties and negotiate the best prices with many exclusive deals. Please note that we do not charge you anything for our services, and be aware that many other companies will charge you a buyer’s commission of up to 4%.

Where to Buy in Greece

Crete - property in Crete is the most popular, due to its size, its value for money, and its easy access via two international airports. It is also the most southerly location in Greece which means that it has the best all year round weather. North West Crete around Chania and Rethymnon are the most popular locations, with their excellent beaches and scenery. Apokoronas is a particularly popular area where we have a very large selection of properties for sale, but we do have homes for sale over the whole island.

The Ionian islands of Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos (Zante) and Lefkas (Lefkada) have always been popular with foreign buyers and are known as being very green islands. This means that they have fantastic views, but they do have a slightly shorter summer season than more southerly areas.

Rhodes is a very popular island for people buying holiday homes and has excellent year round sunshine.

We have property and Real Estate all over Greece including:

Main Property Areas:

• Crete (1000s of properties over the whole island)
• Corfu
• Kefalonia
• Rhodes
• Zakynthos (Zante)

Mainland Property in:

• Athens
• Peloponnese
• Pelion
• Halkidiki

Smaller Greek Island Properties in:

• Aegina
• Alonissos
• Andros (Cyclades)
• Angistri
• Kos
• Lefkas-Lefkada (Ionian)
• Mykonos (Cyclades)
• Naxos (Cyclades)
• Paros (Cyclades)
• Paxos (Ionian)
• Samos
• Santorini (Cyclades)
• Skiathos
• Skopelos
• Skyros
• Spetses
• Syros (Cyclades)
• Thassos
• Tinos (Cyclades)

A Property in Greece have the following maps to assist you in your search for your home in the sun: Greece Property   Paros-Naxos-Mykonos Property   Kefalonia Property   Spetses Property
We offer the best selection of properties for sale, covering the whole of Greece and the Greek Islands, with 1,000's of Greek properties for sale. Search now for property in the all the Greek Islands, or specifically search for: Crete properties, Rhodes properties, Paros properties, Naxos properties, Mykonos properties, Kefalonia properties, Spetses properties.

A Property in Greece is here to assist you every step of the way, and make buying Real Estate property in Greece your route to a better quality of life.