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Greece: Streets, Stewardship and the Legal Lens
Legal Requirements
Greece: Streets, Stewardship and the Legal Lens
How post‑2024 legal changes, ENFIA updates and Golden Visa reforms reshape lifestyle choices and the practical steps international buyers must take in Greece.
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Mia Jensen11/14/2025
How Greece’s 800/400k Shift Rewires Financing
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How Greece’s 800/400k Shift Rewires Financing
Greece’s recent investor‑residence reforms reshape financing: choose locations with year‑round demand, work with local counsel and brokers, and plan for seasonal revenue and stricter lending.
NvL
Nina van Leeuwen11/13/2025
Greece: Cadastre, Golden‑Visa Shifts and Practical Due Diligence
Legal Requirements
Greece: Cadastre, Golden‑Visa Shifts and Practical Due Diligence
Fall in love with Greece—then protect that love. Sensory lifestyle insights with clear legal steps: cadastre checks, tax regimes, Golden Visa updates and red flags.
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Oliver Hartley11/12/2025
Why summer house‑hunting in Greece can mislead buyers
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Why summer house‑hunting in Greece can mislead buyers
Buying in Greece is sensual and seasonal. Learn why peak‑season viewings mislead buyers and how mortgage timing, local banks and neighbourhood choice change costs.
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Nina van Leeuwen11/11/2025
Tax Truths That Change Where You Buy in Greece
Tax Planning
Tax Truths That Change Where You Buy in Greece
How Greece’s transfer tax, ENFIA and residency rules quietly reshape where buying makes sense — practical steps to align lifestyle with tax reality.
MJ
Mia Jensen11/10/2025
Earthquake Risk, Seaside Charm: Insurance Wisdom for Greece
Insurance & Protection
Earthquake Risk, Seaside Charm: Insurance Wisdom for Greece
Contrary to fear, seismic exposure in Greece is manageable: verify cadastral title, commission a seismic survey, and layer insurance for structure, contents and rental loss.
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Lena Andersson11/9/2025
Greece: Stewardship, Cadastre and Seasonal Reality
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Greece: Stewardship, Cadastre and Seasonal Reality
Greece’s daily rhythms shape property value as much as legal formalities: learn where title clarity, Cadastre checks and seasonal life change the deal.
MJ
Mia Jensen11/8/2025
Greece: Taxes That Shape Where and How You Live
Tax Planning
Greece: Taxes That Shape Where and How You Live
Greece’s lifestyle charms are decisive — pair them with targeted tax planning (ENFIA, rental levies, non‑dom rules) to protect cash flow and stewardship.
OH
Oliver Hartley11/7/2025
Greece Risk Playbook: Insurance, Tax Breaks & Lifestyle
Insurance & Protection
Greece Risk Playbook: Insurance, Tax Breaks & Lifestyle
A lifestyle-led look at insurance in Greece: how seismic, fire and tax changes reshape protection for international buyers, with actionable steps and local sources.
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Mia Jensen11/6/2025
Coastal & Heritage Insurance: Cyprus’s Quiet Protection Needs
Insurance & Protection
Coastal & Heritage Insurance: Cyprus’s Quiet Protection Needs
Why coastal and heritage properties in Cyprus need bespoke insurance: practical, place‑aware protections that preserve lifestyle and value.
OH
Oliver Hartley11/5/2025
How Greece’s Golden‑Visa Zones Shape Where You Buy
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How Greece’s Golden‑Visa Zones Shape Where You Buy
How Greece’s zoned residency rules and tax shifts quietly decide which neighbourhoods and islands are realistic buys—and how to align lifestyle with law.
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Oliver Hartley11/4/2025
Seasonal Mortgage Edge in Cyprus
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Seasonal Mortgage Edge in Cyprus
Seasonal rhythms in Cyprus shape mortgage terms and bargaining power; start finance talks in autumn/winter to secure clearer underwriting, better valuations and calmer negotiations.
NvL
Nina van Leeuwen11/3/2025

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