Greece Golden Visa 2026: The €800,000 Threshold and What Actually Changed

The Greek Golden Visa programme was reformed by Law 5162/2024, effective for new applications from September 2024. For buyers targeting Athens, here is what the current framework actually says — and what to verify before committing. The three investment routes €800,000 — residential real estate in the densely built-up zones: Attica (which includes all of Athens), Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini,...

Buying Property in Athens: The Real 2026 Cost Checklist

Buyers often budget the price and forget the taxes. Here is the checklist we walk through with every Athestate client, based on the rules published by AADE, the Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue. Transfer tax: 3%, paid by the buyer Every purchase of Greek real estate carries a real estate transfer tax of 3% of the taxable value, payable by the buyer. The main tax is additionally subject to a...

Relocating to Athens: International Schools, Neighbourhoods and the First 90 Days

Families relocate to Athens for the light, the sea at 20 minutes, and an international-school ecosystem that punches above its weight. Here is the practical map, verified school by school. The three reference international schools ACS Athens (American Community Schools) — in Chalandri, northern Athens. American curriculum with IB Diploma and AP; accredited by the Middle States Association through 2029....