Buying In Greece: The Basics.
So you saw the beauty and can’t resist having a piece of paradise?
Here are the basics to buying property in Greece.
The first thing you need to do is pick an area that interests you. Once you have a general location, you can start searching for available properties. The best way to do this for real estate in Greece is using online resources or local newspapers to check out their classified sections.Greece does have real estate brokers as well that you can use who charge 2% for their assistance. If you are completely unfamiliar with the lay of the land, going with a broker is a good start, for example parts of Greece foreigners cannot purchase land or require permission, be sure to learn about the area you have selected before committing yourself. Unlike the past days of cash only transactions, new potential homeowners can use financing to cover their real estate purchase in Greece. Once you have picked your area, found your house and have the financing to cover it, the next step is to hire an attorney. Attorneys in property transactions in Greece will complete a title search to ensure the transaction is clear of any problems. Once everything is cleared with your attorney, it is time to ensure the property itself is up to code. It is highly suggested to hire an engineer to inspect for any part that may not be up to the current standards. In addition, they verify zoning laws to confirm the land you are buying is truly your land once the transaction is complete. With everything looking good on the property, it’s time to close on the deal. This transaction involves notaries, who in Greece are attorneys. They read the paper work attached to the deal and make sure everything is valid. Once signed you need to straighten out the transfer of property taxes and then the property is yours!
11/5/2008
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