The tax on home purchases by third country nationals will jump from 3% to 15% starting July 2027, a five fold increase for buyers who fall outside Greece's existing exemptions

A newly appointed teacher and her 4-year-old daughter struggled to find long-term housing in the Chania area, where many properties are reserved for seasonal tourism rentals. The Municipality of Apokoronas stepped in and provided temporary housing

The Commission says it is backing efforts to restore and energy-upgrade the housing complex on Alexandras Avenue

A new Golden Visa category will let investors acquire a portfolio of properties rather than one, on condition they are leased long term and kept off short term rental platforms

Greece's former prime minister accuses the government of neutering the judiciary and creating what he calls "a regime," while referencing his plan to cut energy, food and housing costs in the first part of a three part interview with in.gr

Record visitor numbers are filling government coffers but emptying neighborhoods, as Europe's tourism boom collides with a worsening housing crisis

With 50 targeted measures, a unified housing agency, and digital platforms for students and public servants on the islands, the government aims to curb the property crisis and expand the housing supply

PM Kyriacos Mitsotakis covered 10 key topics, from cultural heritage and housing to fire prevention, labor, and defense

Greece is expanding its rent rebate scheme, raising income thresholds to cover more tenants and extending support to thousands of middle-income households.

Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras says limited access to affordable housing is delaying family formation, adding pressure to the country's shrinking and aging population.

New data highlights extreme rental costs across Greece, where even small apartments consume most of an average household income, raising deep social concerns about affordability and access to housing

Europe needs 10 million net-zero homes and buildings by 2040. New research outlines four paths that could make it happen

Speaking ahead of a Eurogroup meeting, the Greek finance minister called for greater coordination among EU member states on housing policy while highlighting economic resilience amid energy and geopolitical pressures

Strong demand and rising prices position Greece among Europe’s top-performing short-term rental markets despite spring slowdown and geopolitical uncertainty

In Greece, official data show nearly 794,000 homes standing empty, despite tax incentives introduced to encourage owners to return properties to the long-term rental market.

Nearly one in three residents spends over 40% of income on housing, as rents surge faster than wages and affordability continues to deteriorate across major cities and tourist hotspots

Rents in Greece are now consuming more than two-thirds of average salaries, making independent living very difficult for many.

Facing persistently high rents, the Greek government is rolling out supply-side measures, including incentives for long-term rentals, public-private social housing projects and large-scale home renovations

Under the scheme, beneficiaries will be eligible for subsidies covering up to 90% of renovation costs, with support of up to 30,000 euros in total, or 300 euros per square meter.

Owners who lease properties previously closed or converted from short-term leases to long-term leases by December 31, 2026, will be fully exempt from taxes on the income they earn, and for three years