geraniumgift
Dutch expat in Greece
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Speaks I speak Dutch, English, Greek, French,
Registration: 03 February 2023
Home owner's insurance by bramsonloni
What experience do you all have with home owner's insurance? Who do you recommend?
@bramsonloni Hi, I reply to your questions & recommandation - i. A very good and reliable insurance agent which serves me already fives years is Stavros Tsichlis. He takes care of all your needs.ii. If you like I can give you the contact of my ... Read More
How to pay ENFIA online by mdc120
As an American who owns property in Greece I have been able to access my E9 information and my account online but cannot figure out how to make the tax payment online. In the past the payment was made through a lawyer in Greece but I have been told ...
Hello Elena,I saw a reply to your message which says the following :"Online' from MyTaxixnet portal, if you have greek bank account. "Well, it is no longer correct! You can pay whatever you want and need to from your EU bank account and SHOULD NOT ... Read More
Healthcare insurance
Just to inform those who live in a rural area - In addition to the public healthcare I have a private policy which ought to cover cases in private hospitals, Ambulance and Air Transport. I had an emergency case last two months. Unfortunately, when I ... Read More
Renovation of an old house by Bronaann
We鈥檙e hoping to renovate an old stone house in apokoronas, any recommendations? Also we will need an engineer to give the thumbs up before we purchase. All suggestions gratefully received!
@Bronaann Hi,I wish you an enjoyable experience with your dream to renovate a Greek property.In reply to your message:As Eugene wrote to you, You have to get an updated TOPO / static study which is not later than two months as it is in Greece and ... Read More
Building in Greece / Permit
I wish you all a great New Year with the hope that plots which are frozen by a decision of the court will be buildable in the coming year 2024.Geranium Read More
Building Work (renovation) in Crete near Mires by larches2
HelloDoes anyone with a property in Crete (probably not Greeks who don't as far as I'm aware share this problem) have experience of a reliable builder who can also involve an electrician and plumber as necessary BUT will do the work I need and not ...
@larches2Hello, I am writing to you regarding your request "... and not complicate things by involving architects and planning permissions ...Even if you are experienced with a holiday home in Greece, I am afraid that you are not enough experienced ... Read More
Building in Greece by geraniumgift
New - Urban planning currently does not issue any building permit on a plot of land outside the city plan, even if it has an area of more than 4 acres! until the issue that has arisen regarding the frontage of the parcels to a road is resolved ...
@paregerouHello,Sorry for my late reply.In answer to your question: This new legislation only applies to residential permits outside the municipal boundary- right? Yes, so far I know it is correct. I am not familiar with other sector.Here is an ... Read More
Building in Greece
New - Urban planning currently does not issue any building permit on a plot of land outside the city plan, even if it has an area of more than 4 acres! until the issue that has arisen regarding the frontage of the parcels to a road is resolved ... Read More
Cultural Code
Nowadays when everyone over the world knows the variety of the ways of communication via email, w.app, Twitter etc. It seems easy and simple. Yet, it is not that simple. In Greece most of the shops, medical clinics, workers and professionals ... Read More
How to pay ENFIA online by mdc120
As an American who owns property in Greece I have been able to access my E9 information and my account online but cannot figure out how to make the tax payment online. In the past the payment was made through a lawyer in Greece but I have been told ...
@greghomatasIt is always warmly recommanded, I would say, Essential to lease an accountant's service for Taxisnet in Greek. The website is in Greek only and the online system works on / off.As an EU citizen I cannot pay Enfia with my credit card. ... Read More
How to pay ENFIA online by mdc120
As an American who owns property in Greece I have been able to access my E9 information and my account online but cannot figure out how to make the tax payment online. In the past the payment was made through a lawyer in Greece but I have been told ...
@Guest4567Hello,Yes if you mean 螖螘螚 the electricity company you may pay it online once you are registered in this company. To do that, you have to go to their office physically :-( Once you arrange it, you get a bill via your ... Read More
How to locate my Greek AFM by Psideris
Hello all, I am Australian living in Melb. I have a Greek AFM, unfortunate I cannot remember it. how do I obtain my Greek AFM from Greece which office can release it do I need to have a relative visit KEP to release my AFM Kind regards Pegs,
@Psideris Hello, the tax office in Greece Taxisnet has an online service. Pretty good.Just sign up.forgot your password? Reach your local gr accountant.It will works :-) Read More
Residence permit needed for buying car by Matthijs49
Hi, a bit confused now... For buying a (new) car in Greece, do you need a residence permit if you are already a EU-national? Planning to buy one as soon as we have moved, and don't want to wait until we have obtained the residence permit. We do ...
@Matthijs49 Hello, in order to buy a car in Greece you have to issue a Citizen Card which is actually a permit that shows that you live here in Greece. Yes you must have it even if you are EU citizen.I am writing it to you from my own experience - I ... 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 ...
@concertina Hello, it is absolutely right about illegal houses and plots as well. You must take a reliable lawyer who can check registration of the property in the Forest Office, city hall and verify that the property in question has a TOPO from the ... Read More
Residence permit needed for buying car by Matthijs49
Hi, a bit confused now... For buying a (new) car in Greece, do you need a residence permit if you are already a EU-national? Planning to buy one as soon as we have moved, and don't want to wait until we have obtained the residence permit. We do ...
@Matthijs49 Hello, So far I know yes you have to issue a European Citizen Card. I bought a car in 2021 and it is must. I am an EU citizen. Read More
Buying property in Greece by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Greece? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Greece? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
@Christine Hello Christine, you are invited to read my blog [link under review]Should you have any question, feel free and contact me :-) 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 Hi, I have such a cover, as you indicate. The monthly cost is euro 133.-- If you like, I can recommend a reliable agent whom I know five years already. 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 ...
Hello again,As a Dutch national I am an EU citizen. From this point I would like to explain again my opinion and personal experience.During the "years" of building my home in Greece I had to open an IKA file and be registered in the tax office in ... Read More
Bank Account
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 ... Read More
Self build - Everything can be Soloved
Once again, Everything can be Solved.You just need to be willing (and able) to spend the extra money. So avoid unpleasant surprises and get yourself reliable information about these things in advance. Your lawyer in Greece may serve as a trusted ... 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 ...
This post contains information based solely on the personal experience of the authors of Building Living Greece Read More
Self build - A moment before by geraniumgift
Congratulations 鈥� A moment before signing the contractI advise you to check the following details before signing the purchase contract and transferring payment:Know thy neighbours: what are the boundaries of your intended plot made of? Road as ...
This post contains information based solely on the personal experience of the authors of Building Living Greece Read More
Self build - A moment before
Congratulations 鈥� A moment before signing the contractI advise you to check the following details before signing the purchase contract and transferring payment:Know thy neighbours: what are the boundaries of your intended plot made of? Road as ... Read More
How to choose a good plot
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 ... Read More
New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023
@Arborist Hi, if you are interested in the area Messinia Peloponnese - you are invited to read more information - my own experience [link under review]/Welcome to Greece :-) Read More