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.
Greece’s winter flight schedule just got bigger
Following a great summer for Greek airlines, winter flights to Greece are on the increase. This winter you will be able to fly to Greece from 118 destinations in 44 countries, thanks to Aegean Airlines launching its largest-ever winter schedule.Read more...
Can you move to Greece before Brexit?
The Brexit deadline of 31st January is drawing closer and, with the Conservative Party leading in the polls, it looks increasingly likely that the current Withdrawal Agreement will be passed, and we’ll enter the transition period. During this period, anyone who moves will have the same rights as before, but how do you move afterwards?Read more...
Autumn property market in Greece: tourism brings strong growth
Greece’s property market is on the up, with a much healthier outlook than for a long time. For three quarters in a row, according to data from the Bank of Greece, prices have been rising. That’s the longest sustained rise since 2008. We’ve certainly seen these nationwide trends reflected here on the islands. In fact, right over the last three years, we’ve seen a huge return of interest in the property market in Greece. This is for a number of reasons, including economic stabilisation, greater letting flexibility and international transport links.Read more...
What should I know about renting out property in Greece?
Now that you have bought your home in the sun, the chances are that you might want to use it as a holiday let, either full time, or when you are not using it yourself. This is easy as long as you do everything correctly from the beginning, says Diana Giannoulis of Corfuhomefinders. But any shortcuts or omissions may result in problems in the future. Here’s what you need to know about renting out property in Greece.Read more...
New flights to Greece and better airports
More passengers, bigger airports and new routes – 2018 is turning into a busy year for air travel in Greece. It all reflects the country’s healthy tourist industry. It’s also a useful indicator of where to buy a home there. We take a closer look at recent developments, including new flights to Greece.Read more...
Greece exits bailout as economy recovers
Greece exited its austerity program on Monday with some positive news. Exports are on the rise – with a 35.5% increase in value since 2015, according to the Hellenic Statistics Authority. Overall, the country’s real GDP levels have followed a slow upwards trend since 2017. Property prices, however, are still 42% lower than ten years ago. This makes it a fantastic time to buy in Greece for overseas house hunters.Read more...
Property market in Greece strengthens in 2018
With Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again opening this week, plenty of us will be dreaming once again of owning a home in Greece. Whether for a holiday or permanent move, it’s easy to see why many of us will be looking into the property market in Greece. With some of the world’s greatest beaches, healthy and delicious cuisine and the sunniest weather in Europe, the country’s Mediterranean lifestyle feels like the very essence of what life should be about.Read more...
Can you buy affordable property in the Peloponnese?
The Peloponnese is the third most popular location for international property buyers in the country. While it is attracting non-EU buyers looking to buy in its super-high-end resorts for a “golden visa”, there is plenty for buyers with a smaller budget too. Yulia Kozhevnikova, real estate writer and analyst at the website Tranio spoke to local experts.Read more...
Phone, TV, Wifi: getting connected in Greece
Once you have moved to Greece, one of the first things you’ll need to do is get yourself connected. Yes, of course, you want to get out into your new Greek community and make connections there, rather than burying your face in a smartphone. Even so, don’t discount the security blanket of being able to call friends, look up Greek phrases online, and stay up-to-date with The Durrells! Here’s how to get connected to Greek internet, the phone system and TV.Read more...
How to make enough money to live in Greece
If you are moving to Greece on a full-time basis, you will need to consider how you are going to afford your life there.Read more...
Could you live in Corfu like the Durrells?
Find homes in Corfu via our property portal. May 2019 Update: We first wrote this article two years ago, but as the fourth and last series of The Durrells finished last weekend on ITV, we thought we would bring it to you again. As filming finished in Corfu in October – one that was gloriously sunny, compared to some filming schedules where the rain was torrential – I was able to go on set and meet the cast. What shone through was their genuine love for Corfu (although Keeley Hawes admitted a preference for Paxos, the next island south).Read more...
