PhilIpZ20201
English expat in Greece
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Registration: 13 December 2020
FIP Visa Tax Rate by Phaedrus157
Dear Greece Forum Members,We are seeking very specific information. We are retired couple who want to live in Greece but are not ready to commit to the $400K property requirement for the Golden Visa. We would like to obtain the FIP Visa. We have ...
I used a tax specialist in Thesaaloniki that I trusted and they delivered - pls get in touch if you want more to share their details - good luck ? Read More
FIP Visa Tax Rate by Phaedrus157
Dear Greece Forum Members,We are seeking very specific information. We are retired couple who want to live in Greece but are not ready to commit to the $400K property requirement for the Golden Visa. We would like to obtain the FIP Visa. We have ...
3mths I meant Read More
FIP Visa Tax Rate by Phaedrus157
Dear Greece Forum Members,We are seeking very specific information. We are retired couple who want to live in Greece but are not ready to commit to the $400K property requirement for the Golden Visa. We would like to obtain the FIP Visa. We have ...
The 7% rate refers to the so called 5b programif you move your tax residency to greece permanently if you can prove you have a pension income the process is not so difficult and will take about 3mths and cost something like 鈧�5,000 euros i am ... Read More
Greek taxes on dividends form shares (not from company) by Arielt11
Hello.I'm considering to move to Greece with the following plan;1. Sell our property- assume we get 2M$ 2 Invest in high dividen US shares/ ETFs - we can get about 5-7%. This will yield about 7.5K$ a month. Question - is this amount count for ...
It all depends on your residency status will you be a resident under a golden visa program will you be a non-domotherpls consult a competent Greek Tax accountant the one I used was called Tax Art in Thesaaloniki good luck Read More
New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Greece forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@layneleeannhi happy to help as relocated from the uk to greece and also renovated a property / also speak Greek / just reach out or provide contact details / good luck :-) Read More
Buying UK car in Greece to drive back by ENP
Hi everyone,I am a post-grad student in Edinburgh holding dual citizenship (UK and Greek). I recently received an offer from a family friend to buy their UK registered car and drive it from Greece to the UK as it needs to be back by around ...
@ENPif its a uk registered car then transferring it ik the uk is non-problem if the paperwork is in order - you nees a temporary insutance cover snd probably greek transfwr plates for a month / talk to a specialist imoort / exporter for more details Read More
Greece Golden Visa by ocean55
Hi:My husband and I have been doing research and have emailed a few attorneys (but waiting for replies). We are interested in purchasing a home in Greece and follow the steps to obtain the Golden Visa.We are US citizens and "would like to know if ...
@sedghamizatefehi used this firmin Thessaloniki https://www.tsiatsioslawfirm.gr/partner i used is called Thodori (you can say I recommended them as i know themwell Very professional good luck! Read More
Alternative 7% taxation for the retirees by ipolishchuk
Hello fellow expats. I'm interested in moving to Greece and in the 7% taxation program.Does anybody know if I can be considered an eligible retiree if I come to Greece on Golden Visa and live of savings and passive income ( interest, dividends, ...
@Pam Wilkinsonthis may be the case but this is an exception - probably due to:l any one of:your application being made through someone who has the right connections an applicant who has the right, detailed and explanatory documents from a ... Read More
cost of importing a car by samperithia
Hi all, we are moving to Corfu in the near future but due to the pandemic our travel plans need to change. As we are bringing a large dog we can only use certain airlines/planes and we are near Leeds so an extra drive to London would not be good ...
If this is a uk registered car and is not eurocap6 or kater forget it - you are being fooled Read More
Engineer for National Cadaster by adfortisaduivat
HiI am hoping that someone here can help me. My husband and 1 purchased our property in 1998 near Kalives. I understand I now need to register ownership of the property. with the National Caster of Greece. This has come about due to the death of ...
@adfortisaduivatpiece of advice鈥�.if you find a professional you are happy with and can trust in Greece鈥lways ask him / her to recommend other professionals you may need鈥hey will all make money but actually do a good job as ... Read More
Tax and residency confusion.. Help please by GuestPoster70
Hi, I just got my D class visa (financially independent person) and I'm a little confused about the next step.I'm coming to Greece initially for a long holiday (12 months) Staying in a Studio apt for 1 year. Before I decide if I'll actually retire ...
Your message is confusingKos is in greeceyou pay Greek taxes if you become resident but can claim back taxes paid abroad You need to find a competent and trusted accountant and lawyer / embassies are useless greece is like the wild west - do as much ... Read More
Alternative 7% taxation for the retirees by ipolishchuk
Hello fellow expats. I'm interested in moving to Greece and in the 7% taxation program.Does anybody know if I can be considered an eligible retiree if I come to Greece on Golden Visa and live of savings and passive income ( interest, dividends, ...
@ipolishchukNo you cannot Read the online details to avoid confusionthe online requirements and conditions are clearpls do your homework! Read More
Retirement in Greece (Crete ?) by cgsb71
Hello, I am a French pensioner over 75 years old. I currently live in Portugal where I have the status of "non-habitual resident". I will no longer benefit from this status from the end of 2023. I am then planning to move to Greece from ...
Not sure if you are aware of so called law 5b pensioners moving to Greece pay a flat 7% tax for upto 15 years on any and all income basic requirementsnot tax resident of Greece 5 out of six prior yearsmove tax residency to Greecelive in country for ... Read More
Old cartoon on Greek television by marloesoffringa
Hello,I am searching for the name of an old cartoon that was on Greek tv in the 90鈥檚. I鈥檓 looking for this because a friend of mine who is from Greece has been searching for her whole adult life to find the tv series that she saw as a ...
@marloesoffringahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karagiozisperhaps ? Read More
How I bought a holiday home in Greece - My feedback and procedure. by ApprentiExpat
Hello! Here's my feedback on how i bought my holiday home in Greece. I tried to as complete as possible.A) Choosing the region: this is above all a matter of taste, desires, feelings and personal objectives. In my case, it was out of the question to ...
@ApprentiExpatalso check the utility bills have all been paid before you agree a sale - strangely the water bill remains registered with the property (and not the owner as is the case for all other bills) - says someone who was left with an ... Read More
Buying plot in Crete with existing building permit by GuestPoster54338
Hi all, We have been looking to buy a plot of land in the Akrotiri area of Chania since last year. We have just come across an offer for a plot that already has building permit valid until the end of 2024. The problem is that it is a big house (200 ...
That i am not sure as it is stricter than before - happy to talk live to save lots of typing (Brit who has renovated a large property in Halkidiki Read More
Buying plot in Crete with existing building permit by GuestPoster54338
Hi all, We have been looking to buy a plot of land in the Akrotiri area of Chania since last year. We have just come across an offer for a plot that already has building permit valid until the end of 2024. The problem is that it is a big house (200 ...
@atajanovakyes starting the building works is what countsyes yku can build smaller (but not larger) than the permit Read More
Moving personal car from UK to Greece. Which agent to use ? by afox3122
Anyone know of an agent to do the paperwork for moving my personal car from the UK to Greece (permanent) I have owned the car for a few years. I will be moving permanently to Greece myself. I would like to drive the car into Greece myself. The car ...
@afox3122dont assume its that simple - i failed with the exact same situation as due to brexit you may find it almost impossible unless its a non diesel nearly new car and euro cap 6 - dont trust what you hear - find out the facts before proceeding ... Read More
Greek immigration and real estate Lawyer by TIAS
Hi, We're considering moving to Greece and buying a property there ( the Golden Visa Programme) and we're looking for a trusted lawyer who can assist us with the journey. Does anyone on this forum recommend a good lawyer who speaks English, charges ...
as stated a notary who then introduced ne to all other professionals that were needed Read More
Greek immigration and real estate Lawyer by TIAS
Hi, We're considering moving to Greece and buying a property there ( the Golden Visa Programme) and we're looking for a trusted lawyer who can assist us with the journey. Does anyone on this forum recommend a good lawyer who speaks English, charges ...
@TIASSorry am based in Thessaloniki Read More
Greek immigration and real estate Lawyer by TIAS
Hi, We're considering moving to Greece and buying a property there ( the Golden Visa Programme) and we're looking for a trusted lawyer who can assist us with the journey. Does anyone on this forum recommend a good lawyer who speaks English, charges ...
Best advice is to find the best notary you can and ask him / her for who you should use for the rest as IMHO the property ownership paperwork and corrections they are likely to need to bring them upto the latest much more stringent legal ... Read More
Greek immigration and real estate Lawyer by TIAS
Hi, We're considering moving to Greece and buying a property there ( the Golden Visa Programme) and we're looking for a trusted lawyer who can assist us with the journey. Does anyone on this forum recommend a good lawyer who speaks English, charges ...
@TIAS as suggested use a local lawyer and also an experienced notary - i purchased in Greece and slso obtained a so called golden visa - ping me if you need help or have questions (a call may be better as buying in Greece is much more complicated ... Read More
Advice on moving to crete by carol mckinney
We are planning to retire to crete we have been doing some research but you can't beat advice from real experience. What is the best advice you have been given? Or what do you wish you had known before moving. We are unsure of the area we planning ...
@larches2good luck but at least you have been pre-warned Read More
Importing Motorhome to Greece by 125beer
We are looking to move to Greece in the near future.We will be taking our Motorhome with us as part of our move.I am I right in thinking the cost of importing and registering the MH could be upto 20% of the value of the vehicle.(second hand).If ...
@marinamclfYea but there is a greek process for this that if you don't follow then confiscation is likely - check everything before you pretty much do anything in Greece Read More
Advice on moving to crete by carol mckinney
We are planning to retire to crete we have been doing some research but you can't beat advice from real experience. What is the best advice you have been given? Or what do you wish you had known before moving. We are unsure of the area we planning ...
@larches2on my own employing and firing various people along the way Read More
Advice on moving to crete by carol mckinney
We are planning to retire to crete we have been doing some research but you can't beat advice from real experience. What is the best advice you have been given? Or what do you wish you had known before moving. We are unsure of the area we planning ...
@carol mckinneyBrit with Greek heritage - purchased a house that I have renovated in Greece so lots of first hand experience - happy to have a call to help to save writing a lot of stuff down Phil Read More
Property Issues by concertina
See Todays news on Ekathemarini about thousands of properties on sale which actually have serious illegal irregularities on building regs and probably the owners know it and want to get rid of it hoping it wont be picked up on,but a new law was ...
This is so true - if anyone buys a property or land in Greece without expert advice from their notary, solicitor, civil engineer (in case of construction issues) they are not just crazy they are wasting their time - money and sanity (from someone ... Read More
New Law for building new struct in empty land in the country by Kostas1234
I need some help figuring some things out. I was in the process of selling some vacant property in the country in Laconia to my cousin. Transfer of property was taking a very long time. I received a call from him recently saying that he was backing ...
@ZeusNYC1 you have been misled - you cannot build on agricultural land - pls get advice from a competent lawyer (not a salesman who wants to close a sale鈥ften at any cost!)鈥ou have been warned Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
You need to find an import agent to deal with the complex Greek importation laws / pls look online and have a few exploratory chats before parting wit you money - doing this on your own will be a disaster Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
never heard of this but could be correct Read More
Greece, Crete 飮嚪 by scheev69
Hello all,My name is Vasso and I am married with two kids and we live in Canada 馃嚚馃嚘聽The last time we visited Greece was back in 1999 on our honeymoon and we loved the beaches & the delicious food.I am Greek and my husband is ...
Create is like Cyprus in the winter - generally quite warm Read More
Greece, Crete 飮嚪 by scheev69
Hello all,My name is Vasso and I am married with two kids and we live in Canada 馃嚚馃嚘聽The last time we visited Greece was back in 1999 on our honeymoon and we loved the beaches & the delicious food.I am Greek and my husband is ...
It鈥檚 a bit of an odd question as it鈥檚 like saying how warm is the water temperature in the ocean ?in short it depends - the further south you are the warmer and milder the winters are - the further north you are - they are like Central ... Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
@sandiedawn because I tried with my uk car - if it鈥檚 German you are lucky Read More
Greece Golden Visa by ocean55
Hi:My husband and I have been doing research and have emailed a few attorneys (but waiting for replies). We are interested in purchasing a home in Greece and follow the steps to obtain the Golden Visa.We are US citizens and "would like to know if ...
Yes I would at things up beforehand - as for competent lawyers simply go online and use one of the larger firms covering your location of interest Read More
Greece Golden Visa by ocean55
Hi:My husband and I have been doing research and have emailed a few attorneys (but waiting for replies). We are interested in purchasing a home in Greece and follow the steps to obtain the Golden Visa.We are US citizens and "would like to know if ...
@Deda May hi Brti who purchased a property in Greece last year and received a 5 year green card that gets extended after 5. Pls ignore generic advice and hire a lawyer that specialises in this area. Process takes about 2-3month. I think it cost me ... Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
@sandiedawn you cannot import eurocap 4 or 5 from the uk to greece - period Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
@The Grocer one of the most important aspects is the emissions rating of your vehicle aka eurocap earring as due to Brexit the uk is greyed much worse than the rest of the EU ie if it鈥檚 Eurocap 5 or worse forget it Read More
Greece, Crete 飮嚪 by scheev69
Hello all,My name is Vasso and I am married with two kids and we live in Canada 馃嚚馃嚘聽The last time we visited Greece was back in 1999 on our honeymoon and we loved the beaches & the delicious food.I am Greek and my husband is ...
@VasilisC great honest feedback from Vassilis Chania any day try to find a property on the east side of Chania called Profitis Ilias - 4km from center with amazing sea views Read More
Relocation to Greece from the UK by Pam Wilkinson
@Julien Thank you, Julien. I鈥檓 a 68 year old widowed American and naturalised Brit living in the UK. As I have dual citizenship, I鈥檓 wondering which passport might make my relocation to Greece easier or will it not make any ...
Likely no difference - be prepared for a lot of hassle and get expert local help form someone you can trust - a good lawyer - notary - solicitor - import agent - financial expert are all needed if you want to cover most things (tax ID- residency - ... Read More
Greek citizenship by descent by david anastasiadis
guys and girls i'm going to take Greece citizenship by descentho knows how much time I have to wait?
Why exactly ? Read More
Schooling in Greece by Tori_K
Hi Everyone :) My husband and I are considering a move to Greece with our two daughter whom are 4yrs and 1yr old. I was hoping to get some advice on schooling for my 4 year old. We are from Australia where our 4 year old attends Preschool. Can ...
@nicolagoodridge sadly no - try to talk to some of the parents at these schools - in general they will be miles better than any state school in Greece Read More
Customs duty when driving to Greece by Guest8757
I have a house in greece but do not yet have Greek residency. Im planning to drive to Greece this spring and take some furniture, tools, household items with me. I have read that if items are over 6 months old I do not need to pay import duty but ...
@Stravatha sorry no - often things you would expect to be clear and online are not there - I would send an email to the Greek embassy in London to try this route instead Read More
Customs duty when driving to Greece by Guest8757
I have a house in greece but do not yet have Greek residency. Im planning to drive to Greece this spring and take some furniture, tools, household items with me. I have read that if items are over 6 months old I do not need to pay import duty but ...
@Stravatha I think you only have an import limit of 鈧�480 for new items to be tax free - I would simply brin the things over during a few separate trips to not stand out and risk it - (as I did - and when I did get caught I simply played dumb ... Read More
Living in the UK, purchasing a used car from Germany and exporting it to Greece for personal use by Georsala1
Dear all,I saw that there some experienced people on legal stuff and regulations and so I thought to share my problem and hopefully get some inputs from you.I am Greek but I live during the last 8 years in the UK. I want to get a used car from ...
@Georsala1 no not really - if your are still classified as a Brit then you are severely hampered - importing an electric vehicle though that is over 6mths old or has over 6,000km on the clock is a much better option as almost no tax to pay (If any) Read More
Living in the UK, purchasing a used car from Germany and exporting it to Greece for personal use by Georsala1
Dear all,I saw that there some experienced people on legal stuff and regulations and so I thought to share my problem and hopefully get some inputs from you.I am Greek but I live during the last 8 years in the UK. I want to get a used car from ...
I am also in a similar聽position with somemajor differencesit appears you are classified as a Brit (I.. non Eu)聽by Greece so no matter where you bring the car from and as you don鈥檛 have a Greek address and Greek residency/afm tax id ... Read More
Brit in Halkidiki looking for golfing partner & socialise with by PhilIpZ20201
Hello expats - From this year onwards I will be spending most of the year living in Greece/Halkidiki (in Afytos, on the eastern side of the first peninsula of Halkidiki, during the summer) and Thessaloniki during the Autumn.I plan on picking up golf ...
@Yoginee thanks for the hint Yoginee :-) Read More
PRIVATE HEALTHCARE IN GREECE by Mish P
Hiya,I am 61 and will be moving to Greece early next year. I am hoping someone can advise me on roughly how much it might be per month for a private healthcare package? Not your top of the range cover but, more the average kind of cover. This will ...
@Mish P I will be doing exactly the same in Greece in the coming months - happy to share my findings once this is done Read More
Brit in Halkidiki looking for golfing partner & socialise with
Hello expats - From this year onwards I will be spending most of the year living in Greece/Halkidiki (in Afytos, on the eastern side of the first peninsula of Halkidiki, during the summer) and Thessaloniki during the Autumn.I plan on picking up golf ... Read More
Opening a Greek bank account by geraniumgift
Opening a Greek bank account: should you?There may be those who will tell you that you must open a local Greek bank account. This is not true in my experience. I have retained my Dutch bank account and transferred all payments for the building of my ...
@geraniumgift very correct - I did manage to open up local bank accounts with the help of a friend but it is all a matters like this overly complicated in greece - if you have to open bank accounts find someone reliable that can help!!! Read More
Schooling in Greece by Tori_K
Hi Everyone :) My husband and I are considering a move to Greece with our two daughter whom are 4yrs and 1yr old. I was hoping to get some advice on schooling for my 4 year old. We are from Australia where our 4 year old attends Preschool. Can ...
@Tori_KI am 59 born in Uk - Greek parents - moved to Greece (Thesaloniki) when I was 10 - went through the Greek state school system but when 16 also went to night school at British Council to get my pre-university Alevels before studying in the ... Read More
Seeking Real Estate Attorney and Tips for Home Buying in Greece by DaniGY
Hello to all. I'm seeking tips on buying property in Greece, the Golden Visa and references for an attorney and real estate agent. Anything you could share about your experiences would be greatly appreciated.
@hunterbeth no difference really - you need to be lucky Read More
Realtor Recommendations in Crete/Chania? by hunterbeth
Hello, looking for recommendations for reputable realtors in Crete. Hoping to connect with a few and set up some property tours.Thank you!
@hunterbeth be forewarned - estate agents in greece are not what you may be used to - don鈥檛 sign anything that does not look fair and find a good lawyer if you are serious about buying in greece - you need to look at many properties before ... Read More
New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Greece forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@concertina your totally missing my point - people need to do their own basic research and decide accordingly - as you rightfully share there are loads of jobs in Greece if they bother to go online and do their own research to find our where to ... Read More
New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Greece forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Do you also want advice on how to make money???what a question - governments only 鈥渋nvite鈥� people that have special skills that the country needs - if you have these then apply Read More
Golden Visa - Idiots Guide by Arborist
Good morning/evening, There is lots of info out there on going the golden visa route, but one hurdle really stands out. To gain a golden visa you need amongst other things a Greek bank account and purchase a property (min 鈧�250k/鈧�500k). To ...
@Yelena Deland it鈥檚 often about which route has the least hassle and pain - you can guess whxhi is easiest 鈥� Read More
Golden Visa by Freado
Once you have parted with your 250,000/500,000 Euros and purchased a property. How often is the Golden Visa still refused?It seems you have to commit to a large leap of faith in hoping your application will be accepted.
@Freado my answer was generic for all cases ;-) Read More
Golden Visa by Freado
Once you have parted with your 250,000/500,000 Euros and purchased a property. How often is the Golden Visa still refused?It seems you have to commit to a large leap of faith in hoping your application will be accepted.
No it does not work that way - you invest - you then apply and if you follow the Greek convoluted process and hire a competent lawyer expert in these fields then you will get your residency after a couple ofmonths - if you are not prepared to follow ... Read More
How to choose a good plot by geraniumgift
Greece is a European Union member-state governed by the rule of law. It is also a member of the eurozone, enjoying all the benefits that derive from sharing the common currency.Finding and buying a plot of land in Greece isn鈥檛 always ...
@geraniumgift very good advice and now from someone (British / Greek) who has purchased property in Greece and speaks the language and has excellent lawyers and notaries beware of the followingwhilst I am generalising these issues are almost always ... Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Go4it and good luck ! Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
For anyone trying to import a car into greeve you need to be prepared for a complicated and very frustrating journey - the grocer was correct a few years ago but things have changed a lot now - both due to Brexit and in part due to new laws in ... Read More
VISA DETAILS FOR PERMANENT MOVE TO GREECE by Mish P
I am from the UK and turn 61 this year. I will be taking early retirement next year and want to move to Crete on a permanent basis. Have you retired and moved to Greece? Can you give any advice on the Visa process? interview with the Greek ...
Hi Sandie - 59 year old Brit with Greek heritage living in Greece. Complex subject like most things in Greece. I have a fairly good handle on what is involved - prior comments make sense but may be different if you plan to purchase a property in ... Read More
Language question by zuzannalouiedesign
Hello,could someone advise me about naming the place with a Greek word because we put some decorations there that refer to Greece. Unfortunately we don't speak Greek :(. Originally we wanted to call the place The Paradise of Parabola. Is the google ...
鈥淧arathisos ton Psihon鈥漚ka Paradise of the soles Read More
Jie Jiang Tianyong, Li Heping
@hkantirep go and take your politics elsewhere - this is not the place for these Read More
Brits retired to Peloponnese? by sandiedawn
Hi My partner & I are seriously considering selling up in the UK and retiring to Greece. We particularly like the Peloponnese and plan to come over in June to travel around looking at different areas. (We've just spent 3 months in Portugal ...
In short the process is鈥�1. Find property and agree a price聽2. Get the property checked over by a competent and Honest surveyor3. Have a competent lawyer and notary work together to draft the contract and put in protective clauses for you ... Read More
Brits retired to Peloponnese? by sandiedawn
Hi My partner & I are seriously considering selling up in the UK and retiring to Greece. We particularly like the Peloponnese and plan to come over in June to travel around looking at different areas. (We've just spent 3 months in Portugal ...
The main issue is the property you want to purchase - and how honest / realistic and helpful the sellers and their legal representatives are - 聽if it does not have the correct paperwork your in trouble - most properties in northern Greece are ... Read More
Brits retired to Peloponnese? by sandiedawn
Hi My partner & I are seriously considering selling up in the UK and retiring to Greece. We particularly like the Peloponnese and plan to come over in June to travel around looking at different areas. (We've just spent 3 months in Portugal ...
Hi ChristineBuying in Greece is a fantastic idea but it is full of complicated and often illogical legal and planning issues so you need to 1. Be very patient 2. Have very good advice from a lawyer and notary 3. Be sure you want to go through with ... Read More
Brits retired to Peloponnese? by sandiedawn
Hi My partner & I are seriously considering selling up in the UK and retiring to Greece. We particularly like the Peloponnese and plan to come over in June to travel around looking at different areas. (We've just spent 3 months in Portugal ...
Anyone moving to Greece needs to know that things are done a lot different there - the difficult things are made even more difficult and paradoxically the easy things are even more difficult (contrary to what you may believe) Greece needs tons of ... Read More