Property Transfers

Every property transfer — whether a sale, parental gift, or donation — requires careful legal preparation. The office handles the entire process, from the initial title search through to completion at the notary and Land Registry entry.

What the process involves

  • Title and ownership status search
  • Encumbrances, mortgages, seizures, and claims research
  • Land Registry / Mortgage Registry entries and searches
  • Drafting or reviewing the preliminary sale agreement
  • Tax assessment and transfer cost calculation (sale, parental transfer)
  • Coordination with notary, tax office, engineers, and banks
  • Attendance and legal support at signing
  • Land Registry entry after transfer

Our approach

The office conducts a full legal review of the property before any commitment is made. We have particular expertise in the island property market — from in-plan and out-of-plan properties to listed buildings and complex Land Registry cases. We serve both Greek and foreign clients, with full service available in English and French.

Frequently Asked Questions
The law does not require a lawyer in every transaction, but it is strongly advisable. A title search, review of encumbrances, and an independent review of the preliminary agreement protect buyers from serious legal problems.
A sale involves a transfer for monetary consideration. A parental transfer is a gift from parent to child during the parent's lifetime, with lower tax rates and more favourable treatment for inheritance purposes. Both require a full title search before the transfer proceeds.
Yes. EU citizens face no restrictions. Non-EU nationals may require special authorisation in certain cases (e.g. border zone areas). The office has experience managing transactions for foreign buyers.
A standard sale takes 4–8 weeks from the preliminary agreement to the final deed. Parental transfers are typically faster — 2–4 weeks — depending on the property's legal status.

Planning a property transfer?

Contact us for an initial review and guidance on next steps.

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