Greece

Greek real estate prices to fall further

Greek real estate prices are set to decline further in 2012, with the most conservative estimates putting the drop between 5 and 10%, according to local property experts.

11 January 2012

Greece: Gifts to be had or time to beware?

Greece faces a return to the drachma and years of austerity. But does that mean rich pickings for overseas buyers?

1 January 2012

Big fat Greek deals

While Greece never seems to be far from the headlines at the moment, recently it has been for all the wrong reasons. Which is why positive primetime coverage of the country's natural assets has come at a great time, reminding overseas property hunters about the pros of this beautiful country.

25 October 2011

Freeze the price of a new build home in Crete for two years

Overseas buyers who have fallen in love with their dream home abroad but are struggling to sell their property in England can make use of a new scheme which enables them to freeze the build price for two years.

9 September 2011

Go green with a home in Crete

If you're looking for a home in Crete, and want to live a greener lifestyle, then you should consider the latest project from Snobby Homes, an eco friendly development in Kolimbari.

31 August 2011

British investors search for property in Greece

Savvy British investors have been enquiring about property in Greece as the country struggles with debt crises and civil unrest, a new survey has revealed.

8 August 2011

Any questions: Rentals - August 2011

On arriving at a holiday home, ancillary items, such as towels and bedding, were not supplied. What is the usual practice when it comes to renting out a holiday home and have you been asked for other 'common' items to be supplied?

31 July 2011

Demand for homes in Greece improves as financial crisis deepens

Enquiries for properties in Halcyon Hills Marina and Spa Resort on the island of Samos in the North Aegean islands of Greece have increased by 20 per cent in recent months, according to estate agents Colordarcy, which is marketing homes for sale in the development.

12 July 2011

Helen Papadoyianni, Landmark Crete

After a summer job in Crete, Helen Papadoyianni never left and before long she was married and running a bar...

1 April 2011

Home from home - Crete

This month our tour of places with a large, or rising, expat crowd takes usto the Greek island of Crete, where we reveal the attraction of living amid the olive groves in the pretty Chania area.

9 March 2011

Cheaper homes in Greece over next two years

The cost of buying property in Greece is expected to fall by up to 15 per cent over the next two years, according to a report by Fitch Ratings.

1 March 2011

Government owned properties in Greece for sale

The Greek government reportedly plans to sell off state-owned properties in Greece with an estimated value of around €300 billion (£257 billion) in a bid to wipe its national debt.

31 January 2011