HomeTagsLegal

Legal

Housing

What the Electronic Building ID Reveals

The Electronic Building Identity is the document that tells buyers what they are really purchasing, and the engineer, not the lawyer or agent, is who prepares it.
Housing

New Inheritance Law Opens the Market

A new inheritance law ends decades of property gridlock. Here is what it changes for foreign buyers and the Diaspora heirs ready to sell.
Settling In

Behind the Wheel in Your New Homeland

From licence exchange to medical checks, here is everything you need to sort out before you drive legally as a foreign retiree in Greece.
Settling In

The Legal Side of Starting Over

Athens lawyer Jenny Sadedini discusses residency permits, visas, legal requirements and common challenges foreigners face when relocating to Greece permanently.
Daily life

Afternoon Quiet: The Art of Doing Nothing

Greece enforces afternoon quiet hours by law. Retirees who learn to embrace the siesta discover it reshapes the entire day in the most agreeable way imaginable.
Daily life

Leash on the Beach: Dog Owner Guide

Greece welcomes dogs, but beach rules and port police regulations apply. Understanding the legal framework ensures a smooth coastal holiday or island-hopping experience with your pet.
Settling In

Buying Property in Border Areas

Lawyer Alex Kassandrinos explains why buying property in Greece’s border regions can become a complex legal process for non-EU foreign buyers.
Settling In

The Just‑Show‑Income Permit

The FIP permit offers residency without investment. Applicants need €3,500 monthly income and private insurance, securing long-term residence, Schengen travel, and a path toward legal integration.
Settling In

Citizenship Through Ancestry

Greek citizenship for those with roots is a recognition, not an application. Based on bloodline, descendants can reclaim nationality, transforming family history into a legal right.

All Time Popular

Destinations

Discover Old Trikeri: Life Without a Car

A Community of Thirty Residents Survives Winter on Donkeys, Water Taxis, and Weekly Deliveries Old...
Destinations

Living in Kalamata: Coastal City Life

Kalamata blends seaside charm with urban convenience. Retirees benefit from affordable living, reliable healthcare, walkable areas, and easy access to nature and community life.
Settling In

The Just‑Show‑Income Permit

The FIP permit offers residency without investment. Applicants need €3,500 monthly income and private insurance, securing long-term residence, Schengen travel, and a path toward legal integration.
Settling In

Transferring Money To and From Greece

Wiring a pension from Toronto or Chicago to Athens isn’t the same as moving euros within the EU. Here’s what foreign retirees need to know about cash limits, rent payment rules, SWIFT costs, and faster alternatives — in both directions.