Greece is located at the Southern and of the Balkan Peninsula in South Eastern Europe. Mainland Greece is surrounded by no less than 1400 islands of which just 169 are inhabited. The land is blessed with temperate climate, sunshine and the beautiful blue sky of the Mediterranean. Greece has mild winters and hot dry summers. Maximum temperatures on the islands are usually around 30 C but are tempered by a northerly breeze.

Transportation

There is a good public transport system in Greece, with a choice of buses, subways, taxis, airplanes and boats.

Boat

Greece s coastal shipping network is extensive, providing quick and easy access to all the islands.

Airplane

Most cities and islands in Greece are accessible by airplane. Train The Hellenic Railway Organization covers a large part of continental Greece.

Language

Greek is the local language. The Greek language is probably the oldest in Europe with an oral tradition going back some 4000 years. English is spoken practically everywhere. Most people will be very willing and try to help you. That is Greek hospitality.

Residential Status

For citizens of member states of the EU there are no restrictions on living and working permanently in Greece.

Financial Incentives

Apart from a superb climate, the friendliness of the local people, the rich variety of landscape, an abundance of culinary delights, the sea, the idyllic islands and a lifestyle you have dreamed of achieving, there are actually several very sound financial incentives in purchasing property in Greece and property prices are very reasonable compared with other EU countries. Leptos will arrange long-term finance at competitive rates and the cost of living is low whilst the standard of living is high.

Utilities

The charges for electricity and water in Greece are low and are billed bi-monthly. For electricity, local taxes and television license, one should expect to pay around 50 Euros per month.

Cost of Living

Generally the cost of living is low. As a guide, current living expenses are shopping, food, petrol, coffee and evening drinks etc., for a single person it could be around 400-500 Euros per month.

Local Bills

These accounts, such as electricity, water, telephone, insurances etc. need to be paid reasonably promptly. If you are not a permanent resident Leptos may attend to these matters, on your behalf.

Medical Facilities

The standard of medical care in Greece is very good with experts in every discipline.

Registry of Mortgages

In Greece there is no Land of Registry yet but there are plans for one in the future. The difference between the Land Registry and the Registry of Mortgages is that in the Land Registry the owner holds an uncontested title which means that he is secured by the State. At the Registry of Mortgages the title is secured by the contract held by the owner.

Notary Public

Contracts are signed at the Notary Public. The Notary is a state official and makes sure that both of the parties understand the procedure and verifies and registers the transaction in the public records.