The Property taxes and fees payable ONCE only for the property are as follows:

Taxes relating to the purchase
If the building permit of a property is issued after 2005 then 19% (Athens & Crete and Paros & Santorini 13%VAT is payable on the contract of sale and NO transfer fee is paid.

Transfer Fees

• €1 to €15.000 7% of contract amount.
• €15.001 and over 9% of contract amount.

Expenses
The Purchaser will have to pay the following obligatory costs as required by Greek Law:

• Lawyer 1% of contract amount.
• Public Notary 1.5% of contract amount
• Registration Fee 0.5% of contract amount

Greece has several international and national airports which are hosting a large number of regular or chartered flights. Additionally the beautiful Greek islands are reached by ferries. The Airport and Ferries networks offer excellent connections with the cities and islands.

The islands of Crete, Paros and Santorini where the Leptos Projects are located are easily accessible by air and sea.

Leptos Estates can put you in touch with a number of overseas specialists and assist you with all formalities and customs clearance.

Greece has only recently being established as a holiday and retirement home destination therefore prices have a steady upward trend.

This trend is expected to continue not only because of the increasing demand for houses but also because of the carefully controlled supply of building plots due to the Country’s strict environmental policies.

Compared to many countries buying property in Greece is easy. If you are of Greek origin or you are an EU citizen, there are no restrictions in buying a property.

A non-EU citizen is entitled to FREEHOLD property ownership provided a permit to transfer such property in their name is secured from the relevant Authorities. Foreign companies may also acquire premises for their business or for residence of their foreign employees.

Leptos Estates legal department can complete the necessary procedures on your behalf.

LEPTOS is a name synonymous to quality. Established in 1961, the Group has maintained through the years a reputation unmatched by others.

Royal Palaces, Village resorts, hotels and thousands of houses and apartments in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East are evidence of the vast experience of THE LEPTOS GROUP in property development, construction, tourism and the service industry.

No matter how large we have become, at Leptos we have made a sincere and irrevocable commitment that we exist to offer you personalized service.forget - not for a single minute - that we exist to serve you as an individual.