Buying and selling property in Greece
Last updated: 25 September 2026
Buying or selling property in Greece while living abroad? The notary drafts the deed and the lawyer does the legal checks. We take care of the tax side: taxes, certificates and returns, so the signing happens on time and without surprises.
If you are buying
- AFM and tax representative, if you do not have them (see Greek tax number and Taxisnet access from abroad).
- Transfer tax or VAT: depending on the property, transfer tax is due or, for some new builds, VAT. We calculate the cost before you pay a deposit.
- Source of funds: the purchase money must be accounted for. We check in advance how its origin is documented, especially if it comes from abroad.
- After the purchase: E9, ENFIA and, if you rent it out, the lease obligations.
If you are selling
- Certificates from the tax authority, such as the ENFIA certificate, and checking there is nothing outstanding that would block the sale.
- Capital gains tax: we check whether it is due and which return is needed.
- The proceeds abroad: how the sale is reported in the country where you live, together with your accountant there.
- Updating your E9 after the sale, so you do not pay ENFIA on property you no longer own.
Without coming to Greece
The deed can be signed through a power of attorney, which you sign at the Greek consulate or a notary with an Apostille. We coordinate with the notary, lawyer and engineer, so the tax side is ready on signing day.
What we will need
- an authorisation in myAADE,
- the property details and the preliminary agreement or offer,
- for a sale, your title deed (purchase or inheritance),
- for a purchase, details of where the funds come from.
Know the cost before you sign
Tell us about the property and what stage you are at. We reply within 1 working day, Greek time.