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Athens, Crete and the Cyclades: Golden Visa tiers, foreign ownership rules, the transfer costs nobody quotes upfront, net rental yields and neutral project reviews.
€250K to 800K
Golden Visa property tiers 2026
7 to 10%
Total acquisition costs (typical)
4.4 to 5.4%
Gross rental yields (national / Athens)
€100 to 200K
Foreign buyer sweet spot (RE/MAX 2025)
Start with the Golden Visa rules
One property, one title deed, at least 120 m² of main usable area. €800,000 in Attica and the larger islands, €400,000 in the rest of Greece. Short-term letting of that property is banned for the life of the permit. Everything else follows from those four facts.
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Law 5100/2024 created three Greece Golden Visa tiers. Compare €800K prime zones, €400K regional, and €250K conversion thresholds to pick the right investment.
Crete Property Investment Guide 2026: Island Markets
Crete property investment 2026: €400K Golden Visa tier, ~€2,329/m² average, what the yield data supports, north coast markets, GV vs Attica arbitrage.
Cost of Buying Property in Greece: Full 2026 Fee Guide
Full cost of buying property in Greece: FMA 3.09%, notary, lawyer, registry, agent, ENFIA. Worked examples at €250K, €400K and €800K.
Greece Rental Yields 2026: Real Net Numbers by City
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Buy Property in Greece as a Foreigner: Complete 2026 Guide
Buy property in Greece as a foreigner: EU and non-EU rules, AFM, 3.09% transfer tax, 7 to 10% total costs. Step-by-step 2026 guide.
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Chania Property Investment Guide 2026: West Markets
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Costa Navarino Property Investment & Golden Visa 2026
Costa Navarino TEMES resort: Messinia €400K Golden Visa tier. Premium pricing vs inland Peloponnese, 120m² rule, what €400K actually buys.
Greece property, answered
Can a foreigner buy property in Greece?
Yes. There is no general restriction on foreign ownership of Greek property, for EU and non-EU buyers alike. You need a Greek AFM tax number and, in practice, a Greek bank account. The one exception is designated border zones and some islands, where non-EU buyers need Ministry of Defence clearance before the deed.
What does the Greece Golden Visa cost in 2026?
€800,000 of property in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands, €400,000 in the rest of Greece, or €250,000 for heritage restoration and conversion. Add 7% to 10% in acquisition costs: 3.09% transfer tax, notary, lawyer, land registry, agent and engineer.
What rental yield can I expect in Greece?
Gross yields run about 4.4% to 5.4% nationally, with Athens apartments at the higher end and prime Athens Riviera stock lower. Net yield lands 1.5 to 2.5 points below that once ENFIA, the 15% starting rental tax band, 20% to 25% management and 4 to 6 weeks of vacancy are modelled.
Is Greek Invest an estate agent?
No. Greek Invest is an independent editorial resource. We are not a developer, a law firm, or a licensed Greek broker. Enquiries may be referred to licensed Greek lawyers and partner agents, and we say so on every page.
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