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Buying in Greece, your property, visa and legal questions answered

Travel to Greece is back, passenger locator forms have been scrapped and budget airlines are ramping up their flight schedules for a busy Easter and summer season. But can we buy there, can we move there, what do we need for a golden visa or retirement visa and what’s happened to prices? We asked two experts on buying in Greece your top questions, as sent in to us at greece@propertyguides.com.

Empty nesters in Greece: how and where to spend your new-found free time

You’re child-free now, which means more ‘me-time’! The world is your oyster, so why not get out and explore? If you’re feeling anything like bored housewife Shirley Valentine did in the 1989 comedy film, life can seem quite repetitive in the UK. Greece offers a range of exciting activities and projects so you can make the most of your new-found freedom.

A postcard from Corfu

Exactly a year ago, Corfu property specialist Diane returned from London to Corfu, knowing that there was some sort of virus beginning to spread. Heathrow seemed to have normal passenger volume, but Athens airport was very quiet and shortly after her return, Greece went into its first lockdown. There were no UK incoming flights to Corfu’s regional airports until July.

Where to buy in Greece in 2021

Lockdown after lockdown and numerous travel restrictions has left many of us itching to get out of the country. If you’ve always dreamed of a holiday home (or forever home) in Greece, whether it be on one of the picturesque islands or the historical mainland, we have created a list of six of the best places to buy property in Greece in 2021…

How is Greece coping with coronavirus?

Greece hasn’t been spared the coronavirus, although living on 227 islands its spread should be slower. We asked our writers there to comment on how expats are coping and the measures Greece is taking. Lynne reports from the Peloponnese and Diana from Corfu.