Buyer-side legal protection from search to Title Deed. Due diligence, contract drafting, notarial coordination and Land Registry filing — handled under Power of Attorney, in English.
In Greece, the same notary often acts for both parties — but a notary is not your lawyer. They handle the transaction mechanics. They do not protect your interests.
Buyer-side legal representation means someone on your side: who checks the title for encumbrances before you commit, who flags urban planning violations that could make the property un-mortgageable or un-sellable, who ensures the square metres declared match what is built, and who reviews the contract before you sign it.
Most problems are far easier — and cheaper — to resolve before a purchase than after it. The role of your lawyer is to make sure you never discover them afterwards.
Every step of the buyer-side process, coordinated in English, managed in Athens.
We search the Land Registry, the Cadastre and the building permits archive. We look for encumbrances, mortgages, unpaid taxes, undeclared square metres, and boundary disputes. Most problems are easier to solve before purchase than after.
Every property buyer in Greece needs a Greek tax number. We register you — and your family members — before the purchase. This is a step that delays many self-managed purchases by weeks. We handle it as part of your file.
We review the preliminary contract (if there is one) and the final sale-purchase contract before you sign. We flag issues, negotiate amendments on your behalf, and advise you on whether the deal is structured correctly.
We attend the notarial deed signing on your behalf. You do not need to be in Greece on completion day. The Power of Attorney is drafted by us, notarised and apostilled in your country, and covers all steps of the transaction.
We file the Title Deed transfer after the notarial deed is executed. This is a step that is often overlooked — the property is not legally yours until this registration is complete. We handle the filing and send you certified copies of the registered deed.
Considering the Golden Visa? If you are buying above the applicable threshold — €400,000 in most zones, €800,000 in high-demand zones including central Athens, Mykonos and Santorini — you may be eligible for the Greek Golden Visa. The same purchase file can serve as the basis for your residence permit application. Read more about the Golden Visa investment route
A free 20-minute call to understand your situation and the property. Engagement letter signed. Power of Attorney drafted and sent to you for notarisation and apostille in your country.
Full title search at the Land Registry and Cadastre. Building permit review. Debt clearance certificates for the seller. Urban planning compliance check. We report back with findings and — if needed — a recommendation to renegotiate or walk away.
If there is a preliminary contract (promissory agreement), we review it before you sign. We negotiate any amendments necessary to protect your position and confirm the deposit structure is legally sound.
The final sale-purchase contract is drafted and reviewed. The notarial deed is executed under the Power of Attorney — you do not need to travel. The property is registered in your name at the Land Registry or Cadastre. You receive certified copies of the deed.
We assist with ENFIA (annual property tax) registration, utility transfer notifications, and — if needed — introductions to rental management partners for clients who will not be living in the property full time.
We charge a fixed legal fee for buyer-side representation. State costs — transfer tax, notary fees, Land Registry fees and translations — are paid directly to those parties and are not part of our legal fee.
Indicative fixed-fee schedule:
Property due diligence + purchase — from €3,500 or 1% of purchase price (whichever is higher)
Greek tax ID (AFM) registration — included
Free 20-minute discovery call — always
Separate costs (not part of our fee):
Transfer tax — 3% of the taxable value
Notary fees — approximately 1–1.5% of property value
Land Registry / Cadastre filing fees
Certified translations (where required)
Exact pricing depends on transaction complexity, number of parties, and any title complications. We give you a fixed quote on the discovery call — before you commit to anything.
Our pillar guide to buying property in Greece covers every step of the process — from choosing a property and doing due diligence, to the notarial deed and post-completion tax registration. Written by Nadia, no marketing filler.
The 20-minute call costs nothing and tells you exactly what due diligence is needed for your specific property.