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What Are The Costs of Buying A Property In Greece?

14 January, 2026

Mandatory Expenses

Real Estate Transfer Tax (RTT): 3% on the higher of the value (price or objective), plus 3% in favor of the Local Authority. There are exemptions for primary residences.

Notary Fees: Notary fee (0.8%-1.2% of the value) + tax 24%, plus fees, copies, etc.

Mortgage Registry/Cadastre Fees: Approximately 0.475%-0.575% of the value of the property, plus tax 24%

Lawyer Fee: 0.5%-1% of the value for title control.

Technical Expenses (Engineer): €500-€1,500, depending on the complexity of the property.

Translation costs for foreigners: starts from 200€ and up.

Real estate agent fee. The brokerage fee for purchases and sales is 2% plus tax  on the buyer's side and 2% plus tax on the landlord side and concerns the commercial value of the property. However, this can also change upwards. Payment is made upon signing the contract. Payment is made upon signing the contract.

In leases, a monthly rent is set by the lessee  and a monthly rent by the landlord