Find out the answers to your Greece property FAQs

The Greece property FAQ is your one-stop shop for all the information you need about moving to Greece, including finances, property hunting, moving and settling in.

Finances before and after moving

What should I consider financially before moving to Greece?

How can I open a bank account in Greece?

Should I use a currency expert?

What should I consider financially after moving to Greece?

Can I live on a UK state pension in Greece?

There’s a significant risk in transferring money overseas, as moving currency exchange rates can suddenly change the value of lump sums. Find out how you can control this volatility in the Property Buyer’s Guide to Currency.

Brexit and UK citizens’ rights

What should I know about retaining my EU rights by buying before Brexit?

Buying process and related legal matters

What is the property-buying process in Greece?

What legal checks will I need to do when buying in Greece?

Is it worth buying at an online auction?

What should I do if I find a home I want to buy while on holiday?

How can I buy jointly with family?

What should I know if I’m going on a viewing trip?

Brush up on your negotiating skills to get the best price possible with our guide, How to Negotiate Abroad. 

Renting out property

What should I know about renting out a property in Greece? How do I manage the property, and what are the financial implications?

Pets

Can I take my dog with me to Greece?

Removals and transport

How can I get my belongings to Greece?

How easy is flying to Greece?

After buying

How can I get connected with a phone, TV and WiFi?

How can I make money while living in Greece?

How can I make sure my home’s protected against earthquakes?

What’s gardening like in Greece?

Healthcare

What are the differences between public and private healthcare in Greece?

Schooling

What is education in Greece like?

Settling in

What are your tips for settling into Greece?

What should I expect in off-season?

What is the Kafeneia/Cafeneon culture?

Where is the best area for…?

Where are the cheapest homes in Greece?

Where are the best areas to buy a holiday home?

Where are the best areas to buy with good nightlife?

Regions of Greece – where to buy in…?

Where to buy in Crete?

Where to buy in Chania?

Where to buy in the northeast Cyclades?

Where to buy in Kefalonia and Ithaca?

Where to buy in Kos, Lesbos and Rhodes?

Where to buy in the Peloponnese?

Where to buy in Santorini and Mykonos?

Where to buy in Skopelos?

Have a read of our free Viewing Trip Guide so you know exactly what to look out for when seeing properties.

We hope that the above Greece property FAQs have helped you out in your search. If you do still have questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by ringing the Resource Centre on 020 7898 0549 or sending us an email at [email protected].

You’ll also find below your Greece Buying Guide. It contains all the advice, information and tips you’ll need to make your property purchase in this beautiful country a success, so do make sure to get your free copy.

The Greece Buying Guide takes you through each stage of the property buying process.The guide will help you to: