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Legalities - February 2012
The role of a notary
8th February 2012 - 10:34
There is only one legal way to purchase property in Greece and that is to have a contract drawn up and authorised by a notary public or Simvoliographo, who comes within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice and refers to the Public Prosecutor Authorities. Any property purchased merely by signing a private document means that the purchase can legally be declared null and void.
The notary (who may be chosen by the purchaser as they pay for this service) checks the contract and is...