Thresholds now depend on the zone
Greece replaced its single national minimum with tiers. The highest threshold applies in and around Athens, Thessaloniki and the most popular islands; a middle tier covers the rest of the country. The exact figures move with legislation, so treat any number you read online as a starting point to be confirmed.
Where €250,000 still works
The €250,000 entry point survives for two specific cases anywhere in Greece: converting a commercial building into a residence, and restoring a listed heritage property. Both come with conditions on completing the works before or shortly after the permit, which is why they suit patient investors more than buyers looking for a ready home.
“One property, one threshold, one permit — Greece rewards a simple purchase and punishes a clever one.”
What counts as one qualifying property
In the higher tiers the investment must be a single property, not a portfolio of smaller units added together, and minimum-size rules apply. Short-term letting of the property is restricted. These rules changed precisely to stop the splitting of purchases, so structure the investment around them from the start.
Why Greece still attracts
Program requirements change. Speak to an expert for figures verified this month.
