Marmari House – Evia – Elegancy through Simplicity
Marmari House in Evia by Gotsis Serafeimidou Arhitects. Marmari House is a great exempt of simplistic design that respects the environment and the existing topography and structure. The house overlooks the southern Evian Sea, while being set up on an extremely slopping plot. It is impressive that, the existing landscape remains predominantly intact with minor interventions being only the stone low walls,
HOUSE & SUN inspired by Villa Mandra in Mykonos
Architecture is deep in HOUSE & SUN DNA. There are not many projects with the impact of Villa Mandra to our design philosophy. Villa Mandra is a 6-Bed holiday house designed by Athens based architectural practice K-Studio. It is one of few houses in Mykonos with unobstructed views to Aegean Sea and Delos island.
5 tips for buying your second home in the sun
There's a lot more to buying a second home in the sun than viewing a few likely properties and taking the plunge. Successful purchases require a great deal of research, several visits and a certain amount of soul searching. Here are five tips to help you get it right. 1. Start your search early If you are looking for a home in the Mediterranean, for example, it is a good idea to start your search early in the year, and if possible make your first viewing trip during the winter. Many properties used as second homes will be empty then, therefore access
A Buying Guide to Greece
If you’ve found a beautiful property to buy in Greece, the buying process itself is a well-trodden path. With good legal advice, it shouldn’t hold any surprises. Firstly, three basic formalities: — You need to register any funds with the Bank of Greece that you’re bringing into the country to make your purchase and gain their permission to proceed. You may also need to open a Greek bank account, for the funds that you transfer. — You will need a tax registry number from the Greek tax authorities ("AFM"). — If you’re a non-EU national, take the precaution of checking that you are allowed to buy
British Citizens in Greece and Brexit
Whether you are planning a short or a longer visit to Greece, Brexit will have consequences on the rights of British nationals and the formalities they will need to go through in connection to their trips. Click here to learn more.
Best holiday destinations in Greece? Lefkada…
Charmingly traditional, Lefkada is an authentically Greek holiday delight surrounded by award-winning beaches. The stunning colours of the landscape are a vibrant force of nature; uplifting, brilliant shades of shocking pink, green and translucent turquoise. Central to all this is Lefkada Town, with its pretty car-free streets, excellent choice of restaurants and waterfront bars, and lovely bohemian vibe. Thus, Lefkada is well-suited to both couples and families. https://youtu.be/1sdXWWtBPGM See more information about Lefkada island here: https://www.discovergreece.com/travel-ideas/cover-story/getting-started-dream-holiday-greece http://www.visitgreece.gr Travel to Lefkada • Find the best hotels • Best Tours • Best Activities • Book your car Travel to Lefkada island, Greece Lefkada is a wonderful destination with extraordinary beaches and unique atmosphere! On this section, you
Greek Golden Visa 250.000€
Greek golden visa programme launched in 2013 and grants a five year residency visa in return for an investment in real estate. There is no minimum stay requirement and children up to the age of 21 are included in the family application. The visa is granted for five years and renewed every five years if the property investment is retained. It is not necessary to live in the country in order to retain and renew the investor visa. However, citizenship can only be granted after seven years of residency. The below video contains very useful information about the process of
Why Greece is a top investment destination?
After the financial crisis, Greece has managed to transform itself into an investment destination with promising rewards to potential investors. There has been a considerable increase in investors, who are interested in invest in Greece for the last 10 years. Amongst the most important reasons for that are the following: - Low cost of living (35% lower than the UK)
Pitfalls of Buying Property in Greece
If you are looking for something to buy, the legislation is about the same as if you were looking to rent. However, there are a lot of details that you need to be aware of. By law, anyone of any nationality can buy property in Greece, providing it is not in any “sensitive” areas as the Greek Government refers to them. For EU citizens this does not apply but for the rest of the world, these areas are eastern Aegean, Dodecanese islands, northern Greece, Crete, Rhodes, and Dorian’s home in Athens. These restrictions are old and take it all with a
Advantages of buying property off-plan
Buying off-plan is unfortunately sometimes presented as a “risky” investment option due to them that you are signing contracts without having a tangible product to purchase. In reality, purchasing off-the-plan has significant benefits that deliver time and financial savings, in addition to actually de-risking the purchase. Take Time To Plan and Save As you are committing to property that may take 12-18 months to complete, that offers you plenty of time to plan. This is valuable if you plan to occupy your future home, leaving you plenty of time to organize the sale of your existing property or the end of the