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What to expect from an agent in Greece
30th January 2012 - 05:32To the question "How do estate agents work in Greece", more often than not the answer is "differently to the UK." The one thing you must bear in mind is that you cannot travel abroad and expect everything to be the same as it is in the UK, and this applies to estate agents too. So…what can you expect from an estate agent in Greece? For starters, one thing that differs is the estate agent's commission. You will find that more...
Tips for viewing property in Greece
30th November 2011 - 08:58Many developers offer low-priced inspection trips that allow you to see their properties. As an example, you might be offered three days in Greece with your airfare and accommodation paid for as low as £200. Others will deduct your travelling expenses if you buy property through them, with certain restrictions of course. It all sounds great, but there are a number of things that you need to bear in mind. For a start, it’s no secret that times are tough these more...
Choosing where to buy in Greece
19th October 2011 - 05:55I found it fascinating asking people exactly what had motivated them to buy in Greece and how they had set about looking at properties. The tale told me by Paddy and Mary is a case in point. Paddy had recently divorced and had two children living with him. He decided he badly needed a break alone and that is how he first came to the Greek island of Zakynthos. “At first I hated being there by myself,” recalls Paddy, “but then I fell in love with Greece and the more...
Estate Agents – how do they work in Greece
7th September 2011 - 09:14The quick answer to this question is more often than not – differently to the UK. The one thing you simply must bear in mind is that you are not buying in the UK. You cannot travel abroad and expect everything to be the same, and this applies to estate agents too. So…what can you expect from an estate agent in Greece? For starters, one thing that is different is estate agent’s commission. You will find that Greek estate agents charge more than more...
Where and What to buy in Greece
27th July 2011 - 05:58I am often asked where is best to buy in Greece and frankly this is a near impossible question to answer as it’s such a very personal choice. Having spoken to literally hundreds of people who HAVE bought, the one thing that runs throughout is that generally the choice is a heart- rather than a head-driven one. People come to Greece, fall in love with a place and/or with the welcoming local people and decide then and there that they have to own their own piece of more...