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live. However you may have only visited in the summer months, and you may be surprised to find that an attractive village
near a small resort, but far from town, becomes much less attractive in the winter months when everything in the nearby
resort is closed down.
considering to get a feel for the area and the people, or to give you time to discover other unknown locations before you
commit. Location is one of the most important considerations when buying a property abroad, particularly if you are moving
to live in Greece permanently.
- How far are the nearest shops & tavernas for year-round living?
Greece mainland, selling land and properties.
and the price for the same property may vary considerably.
If buying off plan compare companies, their finished properties and what the price includes. Don’t be rushed into a
even put you in touch with English speaking lawyers. However beware! Your lawyer is the most important person in your
Greek property purchase so you need to be confident that he/she will be looking out for your interests, and one
recommended by the builder/estate agent will not always be the best option. An independent lawyer can be sought through
the recommendations of friends or other third parties who have had similar dealings in Greek property purchase.
check out the company; search online, read buyer reviews (preferably on independent sites, not on the company's own
website) and ask to be put in touch with previous buyers for recommendations.
around to 'supervise' the work being done you can appoint someone to do this for you, such as a lawyer or surveyor /
Buying land / DIY building / Renovation
costs are very often underestimated and you can easily end up spending much more than you anticipated.
beneath old plaster. This will only become apparent when work starts and it is stripped away; knocking down whole walls
may then be the only option and this may not have been costed in to a quote.
to fall. Currently, in 2016/2017, there are bargains for be had but don't expect to make a quick profit if you are buying
property as a short term investment.
Resales are generally slow; Greeks often have their own family plot of land to build on while many expat buyers are troubled
by the Greek economy and Greek bank mortgages have dried up.
Remember that you will also need to recoup the high purchase costs of around 12 % (lawyers, estate agents, notary fees &
