Greece

Our big fat Greek renovation job - completed!

We revisit Joan and Colin Bailey in Crete and learn much from their renovation project

8 April 2013

Greek house prices down 11.7 percent in the third quarter

Greek house prices have fallen by 11.7% in the third quarter of 2012 compared to the same three months in 2011, according to data released by Bank of Greece.

20 December 2012

Greek islands and palaces up for grabs

A few weeks ago we reported that the Italian government are selling off castles and historical buildings in order to boost their ailing coffers. Now it seems that Greece is following suit and putting its own historical landmarks up for sale.

20 September 2012

Four in ten retirees considering a move abroad

Research released by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has found that four in ten Brits approaching retirement age are considering a move overseas.

28 June 2012

Eurozone crisis a 'silver lining' for investors

Brokers and their clients should be looking to invest in Eurozone property according to Connect Overseas, the international mortgage specialist.

26 June 2012

Greece behind the hotspots

Avoid the tourist trail and you can get much more bang for your buck, reports Liz Rowlinson

1 April 2012

Case study - Paul and Dianne Fieldsend, Chania

Paul and Dianne Fieldsend from Northern Ireland completed on a modern villa in Crete's Chania region last month, after selling up in the Spanish resort of Torrevieja...

1 February 2012

Greek real estate prices to fall further

Greek real estate prices are set to decline further in 2012, with the most conservative estimates putting the drop between 5 and 10%, according to local property experts.

11 January 2012

Greece: Gifts to be had or time to beware?

Greece faces a return to the drachma and years of austerity. But does that mean rich pickings for overseas buyers?

1 January 2012

Big fat Greek deals

While Greece never seems to be far from the headlines at the moment, recently it has been for all the wrong reasons. Which is why positive primetime coverage of the country's natural assets has come at a great time, reminding overseas property hunters about the pros of this beautiful country.

25 October 2011

Freeze the price of a new build home in Crete for two years

Overseas buyers who have fallen in love with their dream home abroad but are struggling to sell their property in England can make use of a new scheme which enables them to freeze the build price for two years.

9 September 2011

Go green with a home in Crete

If you're looking for a home in Crete, and want to live a greener lifestyle, then you should consider the latest project from Snobby Homes, an eco friendly development in Kolimbari.

31 August 2011