Property Law
Real Estate Transactions, Title Due Diligence & Ownership Protection in Greece
Expert guidance on real estate transactions, property rights, and ownership matters in Greece.
Overview
Acquiring, selling, or managing real estate in Greece requires rigorous legal due diligence and a thorough understanding of Greek property law, Land Registry (Hypothikofilakeio), and National Cadastre (Ktimatologio) procedures.
Chara Ploska Law Office provides end-to-end legal representation for domestic and international buyers, sellers, and investors. Whether you are purchasing a residential home, holiday villa, or commercial asset, we safeguard your title and investment at every step—even entirely remotely via Power of Attorney.
Foreign clients do not need to travel to Greece. We can act on your behalf via Power of Attorney.
Key Legal Services
Title Verification
Comprehensive 20-year historical title search at the Land Registry and National Cadastre to confirm clean ownership and absence of encumbrances, mortgages, or claims.
Contract Drafting
Drafting and negotiating private purchase agreements, preliminary contracts, and final notarial deeds in collaboration with public notaries and civil engineers.
Property Acquisitions
Full turnkey representation from Greek Tax Number (AFM) issuance and property transfer tax declaration to final deed registration.
Dispute Resolution
Litigation and out-of-court resolution for boundary disputes, co-ownership matters, lease agreements, and cadastral corrections.
Procedure & Representation Steps
Power of Attorney & Tax Registration
Execution of a specific Power of Attorney (before a Greek notary, Consulate, or via Apostille) and issuance of a Greek Tax Identification Number (AFM).
Legal & Technical Due Diligence
Thorough audit of ownership titles at the Land Registry / Cadastre and coordination with civil engineers for building legality verification.
Tax Filing & Notarial Deed Signing
Preparation of the transfer tax return via the myPROPERTY platform, review of the notarial deed, and signing of the final purchase contract.
Cadastral Registration
Registration of the final deed with the competent Land Registry or National Cadastre to perfect legal ownership.
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