Greek Property Purchase Lawyer
Understand the legal risks, transaction conditions and registration steps before buying in Greece.
Property purchase legal support
How we can help
- Examine title, ownership authority, charges and relevant property records.
- Review deposit and sale terms and coordinate technical due diligence.
- Prepare transaction-specific representation and signing arrangements.
- Follow the agreed completion and registration steps and identify post-purchase obligations.
The precise work, responsibilities and fees are agreed before the engagement begins. Not every task is required in every case; government decisions and processing times cannot be guaranteed.
Prepare for the first conversation
- Property location and any listing, title or reservation agreement.
- Buyer nationality and whether residence eligibility is also required.
- Deposit deadlines, financing plans and intended use.
Use the contact form for an outline only. Do not upload identity, financial or sensitive case records in an initial enquiry. The firm will discuss an appropriate way to share documents if the matter proceeds.
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Important distinctions
A Greek property purchase should begin with independent title and technical checks before a binding deposit. The notarial deed, payment, taxes and registration are distinct steps. Buying a home does not by itself give a non-EU buyer permission to live in Greece.
Read the sourced property purchase guide and detailed articles.
Consultation, fees and next steps
The initial discovery call identifies the issue and whether the firm can assist; it is not a full document review or an approval decision. A requested time is not booked until confirmed. Any further legal work requires an agreed scope and fee, with public fees, translations and other third-party costs identified separately.
Some tasks can be carried out under a suitable power of attorney. Required interviews, biometrics and other personal formalities still depend on the procedure. Tell us about imminent deadlines at the outset; submitting the form does not extend them.
Questions and answers
Can I buy through a power of attorney?
Often parts of a purchase can be represented, but the wording, signing authority, legalisation and acceptance by the receiving professionals must be checked.
Does a deposit guarantee that title is clear?
No. Deposit and reservation terms should be reviewed before payment, including the consequences of failed title or technical checks.
Official sources
Sources checked on 10 October 2026. Read the relevant provision together with amendments and the requirements for your case.
Discuss your circumstances
Request an initial 20-minute discovery call, or send a brief outline of your situation. The firm will confirm availability and the scope and fees for any further work. An enquiry does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
For an imminent deadline, telephone the office. Do not rely on the enquiry form to protect a deadline.