What does it cost to buy property in Greece?

What does it cost to buy property in Greece?

Start with the agreed price, then add the tax and quoted costs that apply to the transaction. There is no single extra-cost percentage that accurately describes every buyer and every new-build home.

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The purchase price

The purchase price

Confirm the exact residence and what the written price includes: parking, storage, finishes and any applicable VAT. Keep a separate record of extras. Do not add a cost twice if it is already included.

The applicable purchase tax

The applicable purchase tax

AADE states a standard transfer tax of 3% of taxable value plus a municipal levy of 3% of that tax. Combined, this is 3.09% of the taxable base when this standard treatment applies. The taxable base is not automatically the number you entered as the purchase price.

New builds and exemptions need a separate check

New builds and exemptions need a separate check

Do not assume every new build has the same tax treatment, or that you qualify for an exemption. Obtain transaction-specific confirmation before selecting a tax scenario. Where tax is already included in the price, add only the confirmed additional amount.

Professional and registration costs

Professional and registration costs

Request itemised quotations for notarial work, independent legal and technical advice, and registration. Include applicable VAT and disbursements in the figures you use. Brokerage fees, if any, should follow your actual agreement.

Finance, moving and ownership

Finance, moving and ownership

If you borrow, request the lender’s fees and repayment terms. Separately budget for furnishing, utilities, insurance, maintenance and ongoing property obligations. A purchase-cost total is not an annual ownership-cost forecast.

Build your own budget

Build your own budget

Enter actual quotations and leave unknown amounts marked as unconfirmed. The calculator shows its assumptions and keeps outstanding items visible. It does not estimate affordability or approve a loan.

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Sources & review

AADE: transfer tax and exemptions ↗

Prepared by Horizon Properties. Sources reviewed 8 September 2026. Confirm transaction-specific facts and professional advice before committing to a purchase.