Greek Real Estate Consultation & Advisory for US & International Clients

By Buy Greece LLC — the technology-driven brokerage based in both the United States and Greece. Last updated June 2026.

Buying, selling or investing in Greek real estate from abroad involves moving parts most agencies leave you to navigate alone: a Greek tax number (AFM), a Greek bank account, legal due diligence, the Golden Visa, cross-border tax and developer risk. BUYGREECE is the only brokerage based in both the United States and Greece, and we provide end-to-end consultation and advisory so US and international clients make confident, compliant decisions — starting with a free initial consultation.

At a Glance

• Who it's for: US and international buyers, investors, sellers and developers.
• What you get: independent, data-backed advice plus full coordination — sourcing, legal, tax, Golden Visa, banking and closing.
• Cost: the initial consultation is free and no-obligation.
• Remote-ready: the entire process can be completed from abroad by power of attorney.
• Compliance: every engagement runs with full AML, KYC and FinCEN-aligned procedures.

Why you need a Cross-Border Advisor in Greece

Greece is one of Europe's strongest property markets — real-estate FDI hit €2.75 billion in 2024 (up 28.9%), foreign buyers make up 20–33% of transactions nationally and 70%+ in prime areas, and prices are projected to grow 4–7% in 2026. But for a foreign or American buyer, the market is hard to access alone: listings are fragmented, pricing is opaque, the legal system is unfamiliar, and a single mistake on title, tax or compliance can be costly. A dual-market advisor turns a complex cross-border purchase into a clear, guided process.

What We Advise On

• Buying strategy — matching the right area, property type and budget to your goal: a home, holiday property, relocation base or yield investment.
• Investment & returns — rental-yield modelling, capital-growth outlook and area selection backed by current market data (yields range from ~3.5% in prestige Vouliagmeni to 6–7% in central Athens and Piraeus).
• Golden Visa — eligibility, the €250K / €400K / €800K thresholds, the 120 m² rule and the full residency-by-investment process.
• Legal & due diligence — title, planning, cadastre and contract review via licensed Greek lawyers.
• Tax — Greek transfer tax (3.09%), ENFIA, rental-income tax (15–45%) and the US–Greece double-taxation treaty for American buyers.
• Selling — positioning Greek property to high-net-worth US and international buyers, with capital-gains tax suspended for individuals through 31 December 2026.
• Developers — compliant access to US capital and international distribution.

The Cross-Border Process We Manage

Beyond advice, we run the entire transaction so you do not have to coordinate a dozen parties yourself:

• AFM (Greek tax number) — obtained on your behalf, the first step for any property activity.
• Greek bank account — set up for transfer taxes, notary fees and the purchase.
• Legal due diligence — title, debts, planning and cadastre, via licensed Greek lawyers.
• Notarial purchase — executed before a notary, by power of attorney if you are abroad.
• Tax coordination — Greek taxes and the US–Greece treaty handled with licensed advisors.
• Golden Visa application — the full digital residency process and biometrics.
• Rental & management setup — AMA registration and compliant rental, where relevant.

How It Works

1. Free consultation — we understand your goal, budget and timeline.
2. Tailored plan — area and property shortlist, cost model and, if relevant, a Golden Visa pathway.
3. Coordination — we manage AFM, banking, legal, notary, tax and rental setup end to end.
4. After-sale — ongoing support for management, rental compliance and future transactions.

Why BUYGREECE Advisory Is Different

• Dual-market. A US entity that understands American buyers, plus Greek operations on the ground — independent advice from people present on both sides.
• Data-backed. Every recommendation rests on current prices, yields and market data, not sales pressure.
• US-grade compliance. AML, KYC and FinCEN-aligned procedures; we reject off-bank or cash-side structures.
• One point of contact. Sourcing, legal, tax, banking, Golden Visa and closing — coordinated in one place.

Markets We Cover

We advise across the highest-demand Greek markets — the Athens Riviera (Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Kavouri, Varkiza, Elliniko and The Ellinikon), north Athens (Kifisia, Marousi), the islands (Mykonos, Crete, the Cyclades and Ionian), and the Peloponnese (Nafplio, Kalamata, Pylos / Costa Navarino).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a consultant to buy property in Greece? Not legally, but for a foreign or American buyer it is strongly advisable — a dual-market advisor handles the AFM, Greek banking, legal due diligence, tax and Golden Visa that are easy to get wrong from abroad, and protects you from title and developer risk.

How does an American buy property in Greece? You need a Greek tax number (AFM) and bank account, legal due diligence, and a notarial purchase — all of which we coordinate, remotely by power of attorney if needed, with US–Greece tax-treaty handling.

Is the consultation free? Yes — the initial consultation to understand your goals and map the process is free and no-obligation.

Can you help US citizens buy property in Greece remotely? Yes — we coordinate the entire process from abroad via power of attorney, including AFM, Greek banking, due diligence and the notarial signing.

Do you advise on taxes and the Golden Visa? Yes — we coordinate Greek tax and the US–Greece treaty with licensed advisors and manage the full Golden Visa application across the €250K, €400K and €800K tiers.

What is an AFM and how do I get one? The AFM is the Greek tax identification number required for any property purchase. We obtain it on your behalf, typically as the first step.

Book your free consultation with Buy Greece LLC — the only brokerage based in both the US and Greece.

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