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Greece Ponders Changes to Golden Visa Scheme

Τhe Greek government is examining changes to its golden visa program in an effort to safeguard the property market and curb shady activity.

Greek Golden Visa Generates €2bn in Investments

Greece’s investor visa program has channelled more than 2 billion euros of foreign capital into the local property market since its launch in 2014.

Real Estate in Greece: Four Reasons Why to Buy

With Greece’s exit from its bailout predicament, the country’s property market has begun to attract interest from foreign buyers, according to a report by property brokers Tranio.

Real Estate Interest in Athens Still Weak, Study Says

Athens ranked 29th among 31 European cities in terms of property market investment and future development, a study by PwC and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) revealed.

Apollo Hills: New Luxury Residential Community Coming to the Athenian Riviera

Henderson Park and Hines have announced the start of a 200-million-euro residential development project in the prestigious Voula suburb on the Athenian Riviera.

Real Estate Experts Say Greece Offers ‘Huge’ Investment Opportunities

The prospects for buyers interested in properties in Greece are looking up, say real estate market experts.

Greece’s New Airbnb Rules to Take Effect in the New Year, Says Minister

Greece’s new short-term rental regulations, which include taxation, will go into effect at the beginning of the new year.

UPSTREET: Elevating Athens’ Short-Term Rentals Management to New Heights

UPSTREET has emerged as a shining beacon in Athens’ property management domain.

Lesser-known Greek Isles Win Over the Crowds for August 15 Holiday

Less popular Greek islands are set to reach full occupancy levels during the August 15 holiday.

Greek Golden Visa is Europe’s Top Programme in H1 2022

The Greek golden visa became the leading residency-for-investment programme in Europe by the relative demand growth in the first half of 2022, says Tranio.

Covid-19 Puts a Brake on Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme

Greece’s golden visa program has seen an impact due to the Covid-19 pandemic with the number of visas and residence permits having dropped significantly since the start of 2020.

Greece’s Chinese Golden Visa Investors Protest

Chinese investors who purchased property in Greece under the Golden Visa scheme, are expressing their discontent with Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Greece Among Countries Still Slow to Regulate Short-term Rentals

Greece is among a handful of countries in the European Union that has not legislated on short-term rental practices, according to a survey by EY.

Greece Seeks to Re-launch Golden Visa Program

The Greek government is examining the re-launch of its golden visa program that was suspended due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Suspension of Greek Hotel Stayover Tax Proposed to Ease Coronavirus Impact

Suspending the "stayover tax", imposed on hotels, is among 10 proposals tabled by the Economic Chamber of Greece in view of the coronavirus' impact on Greece’s economy.

INSETE: Greece’s Airbnb-frenzy Needs Regulating

Greece’s short-term rentals may have saved many struggling Greeks during the economic crisis years, but the practice needs immediate regulation, says INSETE.

EESC Calls on EU States to Stop Offering Investor Visas

Citing security risks, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is calling on member states to stop issuing investor visas to non-nationals.

Greece Re-examines Golden Visa Scheme to Boost Investments

Greece is moving ahead with changes in its investor visa scheme that may include a fluctuating minimum investment requirement.

Athens Inner-city Neighborhoods Winning Over Real Estate Buyers

Inner-city neighborhoods such as Exarcheia, Kypseli and Goudi are winning over investors interested in real estate in Athens, according to a study.

MR&H Forum Returns to Athens, Aims to Explore Greece’s Tourism Opportunities

Greece's dynamic tourism growth will take center stage at the MR&H Forum, scheduled to be held in Athens, during October 29-31.