Can a British person buy a property on a Greek Island?

Question

I have seen several affordable properties on Greek Islands. Is it safe to buy one and if it is empty, would it be secure. Meaning, being owned by a foreigner would the locals try to take it over

Answer 1

Of course you can - you will need papers etc - Don't buy an old building as many are not up to standards with earthquakes. It's not easy and it would be better for you to go to the place you are thinking of buying in and get to know your neighbours etc. Greeks (or locals as you call them) do not take over buildings - I have many friends that have bought places and only visit them for a few months a year.

Answer 2

Yes you can, why not but Greeks are not very friendly and polite people.

Answer 3

Of course, there is no problem. Many foreigners own houses in Greek islands. All you need to do is get a lawyer to check the ownership titles, because old houses sometimes have confused titles and you may need to clear inheritance issues etc. But if a good lawyer and notary says it's OK, it's fine.

As for old buildings and earthquakes, yoy realise that the older the building the more earthquakes it has survived from, so if it is well conserved it's fine. I mean a stone-built edifice, not concrete. If it is in a state of disrepair, you can fix it and it will be OK - still talking about stone built. This is what I do as a job, so if you need an evaluation of what you are about to buy, email me, I'll be glad to help.

Answer 4

yes you can,beacuse uk is a member of the europe union!

Answer 5

excellent article from last year regarding this topic. read and enjoy.....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/main...