stuartwevans
English expat in Greece
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Registration: 18 December 2021
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Buying property in Greece by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Greece? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Greece? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
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Buying property in Greece by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Greece? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Greece? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
I bought my house in the Peloponnesus in 2008 and thought l was clever in using a local solicitor who turned out like many solicitors to be corrupt and inefficient. She and the Tekniko didn’t check out the Rights of Way through the land. FIVE ... Read More
Brits retired to Peloponnese? by sandiedawn
Hi My partner & I are seriously considering selling up in the UK and retiring to Greece. We particularly like the Peloponnese and plan to come over in June to travel around looking at different areas. (We've just spent 3 months in Portugal ...
I second most of what Sandie wrote. The tax code is easy enough to get. The rule for how much you need in the bank is officially €4000 minimum and or your pension paid into the bank account. I am with Alpha Bank and they are appalling. A Greek ... Read More
Brits retired to Peloponnese? by sandiedawn
Hi My partner & I are seriously considering selling up in the UK and retiring to Greece. We particularly like the Peloponnese and plan to come over in June to travel around looking at different areas. (We've just spent 3 months in Portugal ...
How exciting. Property prices are at rock bottom so you should get a bargain. I do agree with others and advise renting in the first instance in your chosen area. Down here €200 a month is a common rent away from tourist hotspots. Flights to ... Read More
Brits retired to Peloponnese? by sandiedawn
Hi My partner & I are seriously considering selling up in the UK and retiring to Greece. We particularly like the Peloponnese and plan to come over in June to travel around looking at different areas. (We've just spent 3 months in Portugal ...
Hi. We applied for and got Residency status two years ago so we are not restricted to 90 Day rule. The 90 Day’s kick in if we travel via Schengen which we sometimes have to do. I know an English couple who live in Greece but didn’t apply ... Read More
Brits retired to Peloponnese? by sandiedawn
Hi My partner & I are seriously considering selling up in the UK and retiring to Greece. We particularly like the Peloponnese and plan to come over in June to travel around looking at different areas. (We've just spent 3 months in Portugal ...
Hi I bought a derelict house near Monemvasia in 2009 but didn’t move furniture from England until 2015. Good question about winter and spring as it can be lonely if you have a summertime mentality. We have made lots of Greek friends which is ... Read More
cost of importing a car by samperithia
Hi all, we are moving to Corfu in the near future but due to the pandemic our travel plans need to change. As we are bringing a large dog we can only use certain airlines/planes and we are near Leeds so an extra drive to London would not be good ...
Hi, The Greek Embassy have not got back to me yet. I am in talks with Customs in Kalamata. I will post an update when l have some news. Bloody Brexit!!!!! Read More
cost of importing a car by samperithia
Hi all, we are moving to Corfu in the near future but due to the pandemic our travel plans need to change. As we are bringing a large dog we can only use certain airlines/planes and we are near Leeds so an extra drive to London would not be good ...
We have had a house in the Peloponnese since 2008 and drive to and from Greece / UK sometimes with our Greek cat. Our house in the UK is not far from Leeds and so we know the route you are talking about. There are issues concerning your pet as the ... Read More