Investors will have more time to choose suitable properties and submit applications under initial lower minimum threshold requirements
Last Wednesday the Greek Government has adopted the new immigration code, which among other legislative updates, proposed to extend the transition period for applying for real estate-based Golden Visas under the old rules from the original April 30-th 2023 to July 31-st.
What does it mean? This means that investors will have more time until July 31, 2023 to choose the property in Greece and conclude a preliminary sale and purchase agreement as long as they pay a deposit of at least 10% of the property price. This is necessary if they want to succeed in getting a “golden visa” according to the old scheme, for investments from €250,000.
From August 1, 2023, the minimum entry threshold will double to €500,000.
Background. In September 2022, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the minimum real estate investment requirement under the Golden Visa program would increase from €250,000 to €500,000. In December 2022 details emerged to revel that the higher entry threshold would apply only to 36 key municipalities.
The government then planned to set a grace period for investors until April 30, 2023, so that they could buy real estate and apply for a residence permit at the previous lower threshold. And now the Hellenic Parliament has decided to extend this period for another three months.
Context. The unexpected announcement of an increase in the entry threshold for the program in September 2022 almost instantly caused a surge in the number of applications from investors who were in a hurry to purchase to real estate at the previous price requirements.
The Government statistics show that in the past six months, authorities have received 4,133 applications golden visa investors, but only managed to approve 1,505 of them over the same period.
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Studio in Pireas, Greece
23 sq.m11
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A 7-storey building in the heart of Piraeus, located at 102 Praxitelous str. converted into twenty (20) serviced apartments. The demand for furnished housing, especially in cities like Athens and Piraeus, has been growing steadily since the pandemic. With a diverse target audience; college students, city travelers, and the business travel market...
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This wider area of Piraeus is called Freattyda and has always been the epicenter of life, trade, and events in all the stages of the long history of Piraeus. Not by chance, the port of Freattyda was chosen by the ancient Greeks for the import of the grain Zeas, from where it got the name, Marina Zeas, as well as later, during the Turkish...
This wider area of Piraeus is called Freattyda and has always been the epicenter of life, trade, and events in all the stages of the long history of Piraeus. Not by chance, the port of Freattyda was chosen by the ancient Greeks for the import of the grain Zeas, from where it got the name, Marina Zeas, as well as later, during the Turkish...
This wider area of Piraeus is called Freattyda and has always been the epicenter of life, trade, and events in all the stages of the long history of Piraeus. Not by chance, the port of Freattyda was chosen by the ancient Greeks for the import of the grain Zeas, from where it got the name, Marina Zeas, as well as later, during the Turkish...
For sale a bright apartment of 110 m² on the high first floor located in a well kept and freshly painted building.
It consists of a spacious living room with dining area and kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 large bathroom and corner balconies.
The apartment was renovated in 2014 and it's in a very good condition.
Also, there is: elevator,...
El Greko
110 000 €
Flat in Thessaloniki, Greece
71 sq.m321
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For sale a renovated apartment of 71 m² located on the high mezzanine floor.
It consists of 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, 1 bathroom and balcony.
Also, there is: gas heating, A/C unit, safety door.
El Greko
140 000 €
Flat in Thessaloniki, Greece
93 sq.m321
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For sale a bright apartment of 92,5 m² located in a well maintained building of 1980.
The apartment is on the high mezzanine floor and consists of 2 bedrooms (with the possibility of a 3rd bedroom), spacious living room, separate large kitchen, 1 bathroom, comfortable balconies with access from each room.
Also, there is: elevator, gas...
El Greko
280 000 €
House in Chalkidiki, Greece
220 sq.m431
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For sale a 3-storey detached house of 220 m² on a plot of 1.000 m².
All floors have separate entrances and can be used as autonomous apartments.
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ALIMOS – Fully and elegantly renovated 1st floor apartment located in Alimos is for sale. The apartment built in 1970, covers an internal area of 53 sqm, renovated in January of 2024. The apartment consists of a bedroom,hall, living-dining room with open plan kitchen, bathroom and balcony which covers all areas. The property is completely...
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185 000 €
House in Pieria, Greece
130 sq.m431
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For sale a 3-storey maisonette of 130 m² on a plot of 250 m² in Kallithea.
It consists of 3 bedrooms, living room, separate kitchen, 1 bathroom and spacious verandas.
Also, there is: diesel heating, fireplace, A/C units, storeroom, safety door, garage of 35 m² on the basement floor, garden with kiosk and BBQ area.
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El Greko
157 000 €
Flat in Sithonia, Greece
47 sq.m211
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Just in 100 meters from the beach for sale a renovated furnished apartment of 46,80 m² located on the first floor.
It consists of 1 bedroom, living room with open plan kitchen, 1 bathroom and yard.
Also, there is: A/C unit, electric appliances.
Ideal option both for comfortable living and investment!
Renovation year: 2018.
El Greko
125 000 €
Cottage in Chalkidiki, Greece
80 sq.m431
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For sale (under construction) a 2-storey maisonette of 80 m² with a plot of 150 m².
It consists of 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, 1 bathroom and 1WC.
Also, there is: 3 A/C units, solar water heater, alarm system, safety door, garden, BBQ area, 2 parking places.
El Greko
1 850 000 €
Villa in Kassandra, Greece
500 sq.m1397
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For sale a 3-storey furnished luxurious villa of 550 m² on a plot of 6.500 m².
It consists of 9 bedrooms, 3 living rooms, 4 kitchens, 7 bathrooms and verandas with sea and mountain view.
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520 000 €
Flat in Athens, Greece
97 sq.m431
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For sale apartment of 97rs in Athens. The apartment is situated on the 1st floor. It consists of 3 bedrooms, living room with kitchen, one shower WC. Flat has front layout. There are solar panels for water heating, a fireplace, air conditioning, awnings and heating. The owners will be leaving the furniture with the sale. Building has an...
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540 000 €
Flat in Athens, Greece
86 sq.m322
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For sale apartment of 86rs in Athens. The apartment is situated on the 4th floor. It consists of 2 bedrooms, living room, one kitchen, 2 shower WC. Flat has front layout. There are solar panels for water heating, a fireplace, air conditioning, awnings and heating. Building has an elevator. Extras included with the property: garage. The apartment...
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560 000 €
Flat in Athens, Greece
110 sq.m432
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For sale apartment of 110rs in Athens. The apartment is situated on the 3rd floor. It consists of 3 bedrooms, living room with kitchen, 2 shower WC. Flat has front layout. A magnificent view of the sea opens up from the windows. There is air conditioning and heating. Building has an elevator. The apartment is located in Alimos area.
Mercury Group
300 000 €
Flat in Athens, Greece
75 sq.m321
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For sale apartment of 75rs in Athens. The apartment is situated on the 1st floor. It consists of 2 bedrooms, living room with kitchen, one shower WC. Flat has front layout. There are solar panels for water heating, air conditioning and heating. Building has an elevator. The apartment is located in the Piraeus area It has electrical appliancesNew...
Mercury Group
330 000 €
House in Pieria, Greece
360 sq.m42
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For sale 2-storey house of 360rs on the Olympic Coast. Ground floor consists of , living room with kitchen, one storeroom. 1st floor consists of 4 bedrooms, living room, one kitchen, one bathroom, one shower WC, one storeroom. A magnificent view of the city, the sea, the mountain opens up from the windows. There is a fireplace and heating....
Mercury Group
2 800 000 €
Villa in Lasithi, Greece
440 sq.m
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For sale a luxury villa of 440 sq.m with a plot of 5000 sq.m in the east of Crete. The villa consists of two floors, on which there are 6 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 5 bathrooms, 1 guest toilet, a living room with a hanging fireplace, a gym and utility rooms. The roof of the villa was formed into a huge veranda overlooking the sea,...