Greece · Europe
Luxury Property in Athens
The best-value European capital for yield-focused buyers.
The market in one paragraph
Athens still prices below comparable European capitals while short-let demand has strengthened materially. The Athenian Riviera regeneration has created a genuine prime segment.
Who this market suits
- Rental income
- European base
- Early-cycle growth
The numbers, before the brochure.
Entry price
From EUR 400,000 for renovated central apartments
Prime pricing
EUR 2M+ for Riviera and Kifissia villas
Gross rental yield
5–7% gross on well-run short lets
Foreign / NRI ownership
No restrictions on foreign ownership
Residency
Investment-linked residency exists with threshold tiers by location — verify the current rules
Taxes & duties
Transfer tax on resale, VAT on some new-build; annual property tax applies
Purchase process
Tax number, notarial deed, land registry filing — six to ten weeks.
What to watch
Older stock needs seismic and structural assessment. Budget renovation honestly.
Where to buy in Athens
Glyfada & Vouliagmeni
Riviera prime; strongest capital growth.
Kolonaki
Central heritage prime, best liquidity.
Kifissia
Northern suburbs, family houses.
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