We would be happy to have an informal chat and Simone or one of her colleagues would be happy to chat with you. Simone is Swiss and lives over 30 years on the island.

Yes, our website is updated daily with all the latest information and prices. In addition to the properties on the website, we also have many additional houses so just tell us what you are looking for and we will help you in your search.
If something is for sale and is legal, then we will probably have it on our books even if it is not shown on the website.

In 2014, Greece reduced the cost of buying from about 13-15% to around 10% (including all costs, legal, notary, registration, transfer tax, etc.)
The Euro is currently very weak which makes your property even cheaper if you are buying in another currency.
Property prices have been on the rise all the recent years and are still considered a very good investment.

If you are ready to buy and are looking for that bargain, just tell us what you are looking for, approximate price and location and we will keep you up to date with any special bargains which come through.

Greece is known as a very safe and friendly country which welcomes property buyers from all countries.

Greece as a country is very friendly, has a low crime rate and a very good quality of life. The weather is excellent all year around and the beaches are clean with 408 blue flags at last count.
There are very strict restrictions on overdevelopment in Greece which means that the sea views and countryside views remain unspoiled. Each year, the restrictions tend to be tightened.

Of course, we are here to help you every step of the way.

Your passport, a couple of recent utility bills and if possible, some proof of your tax number (e.g. P60 or tax return).

Have a look at our website and find some properties of interest. We can help you with this or any other questions which you have.
Book a trip out to Greece and let us know the details and the dates as soon as you have booked. This is important as dates get booked up and we often have to arrange keys and access.

If you put in an offer, this will be put to the seller and once a price is agreed, we will help you through the whole process.
We will suggest you a local English-speaking lawyer, we do suggest that you appoint a local lawyer so that they know the region and do not have to travel a long way which would add to your costs.
Once you have instructed your lawyer, the rest of the purchase process can be completed over the telephone when you are back home.
More details of the buying process are under “The Buying Process”.

All property in Zakynthos is sold as freehold and there are various checks to make sure that you get full ownership and the title deeds. A notary is involved with every sale to make sure that everything is in order and there is now a new law in Greece which also requires an engineer to sign off on the property which gives you further security.

Once you have decided to buy and your offer has been accepted, you put down a deposit which is normally 10%. As per Greek law, this secures the property and the price. If the seller were to change their mind, they would have to pay you back double your deposit as a penalty. Read more under “The Buying Process”.

The cost of buying including all legal costs, fees and taxes totals about 10%. The exact amount varies depending on the property and its precise location and your lawyer will be able to give you a precise calculated figure for your specific property.

Yes, this is straightforward. We advise you use a currency specialist (see above) to get the best exchange rate.

On average, property taxes are 4 Euros per sqm of property (the building not the land) per year, so for a 3-bedroom 100sqm property roughly 300 Euros.
Water and electricity are charged on the meter depending on your usage.

Yes, we provide plots of land and can introduce you to well-regarded builders for a full design and build service in the most popular areas. This is very straightforward and before you make any decision, you can see other previously built properties, meet happy customers and get a fixed price which is payable in predefined stages.

Yes, in the vast majority of areas as long as there is space then a pool can be added and we can introduce you to builders who can do this for you.

If you do not have an EU passport, you can now obtain a Golden Visa if you purchase a property in Greece over Euro 250,000.
The visa is for the purchaser and their family and enables them to live in Greece and move freely in the countries in Europe that are part of the Schengen agreement (most countries except UK and Iceland).
This visa lasts for 5 years and can be renewed if you still own the property.

If you look at one of the well-known property rental websites like Airbnb or booking com, you will get a good idea of how much you can earn renting your.
These notes are only intended as a guide and are subject to our Terms and Conditions. You should only rely upon your own research and we always recommend the use of a lawyer.