Greece is one of the most popular holiday destinations of Europeans and Russians. Rich cultural and historical heritage, a mild Mediterranean climate, an indescribable beauty and diversity of natural landscapes each year are attracted to the land of Ancient Hellas tens of thousands of tourists.
Many of them, having been in Greece, are thinking about buying a house or apartment in the country. Russian buyers Greek real estate, among other things, involves the cultural and spiritual closeness, centuries-old historical ties, transport availability and relatively low housing costs, which are generally lower than in Spain, Italy and Cyprus.
Acute socio-economic crisis in Greece in recent years has led not only to reduce the flow of tourists, but also in housing demand in the domestic market as well as by foreigners. However, despite this, the sharp decline in property prices in Greece does not, unlike some other countries. Thus, in the midst of a crisis in 2009, the year, housing prices on average fell by 10%.
In many ways, the relative stability of the Greek real estate market due to minor construction rates. Many Greek builders are family enterprises that are erecting residential buildings at their own expense, often without the help of banks. These companies prefer to wait out hard times than to sell their items at discount prices.
On the other hand, now you can negotiate a good discount when buying a home in Greece. Where once the local builders and homeowners rarely went to meet a buyer, now a house or apartment in Greece you can buy at a discount of 10-15%.
The most popular among foreigners is a seaside property in Greece: Chalkidiki, Crete and other islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas. Property in Central Greece, the Peloponnese and in big cities - Athens and Thessaloniki enjoys less popular among foreigners, most of whom are immigrants.
For a long time buying a home by foreigners in the country was fraught with difficulties. In particular, for the purchase of property in the so-called border areas needed special permission from the Ministry of Defense of Greece. These areas belong to almost all the resort regions of the country.
In June 2011, the Greek government to find ways to attract more foreign investment, has deprived the main resort areas of the country the status of the border area, eliminating the need thus toradiation permit.
Thus, the "thanks" to the crisis, real estate, Greece has become more accessible to foreigners because of lower costs and simplify your purchase. Therefore, many experts believe that it is now a good time to buy a second home in the land of ancient Hellas.
Acquisition of real estate by foreigners in Greece may seem a complicated process, but respecting the specific requirements and standards, buying a home will be easy.
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