Greece
Golden Visa from €400K (€800K in Athens/islands), strong Airbnb tourism demand
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Currency Risk
EUR
Golden VisaIndicative — not verifiedDTA with India: In forceIndicative — not verified96,647 monitored sale listings across all markets
Investor Profile:
Currency:
Gross Yield4.5%–8%Estimate-based
Entry PriceFrom €1,900 (₹212,206)/m² · Heraklion (Crete)
Purchase Tax3%
CGT Rate0%
Golden Visa✅Indicative — not verified
Non-Res Mortgage✅
India DTAIn forceIndicative — not verified
* Exchange rates shown for illustration only, based on ECB mid-market rate. Actual transactions may be subject to conversion fees.
TIER 3 — SELECTIVEMacro: 20
Israeli70.4/100
German66.7/100
French68.0/100
Dutch65.5/100
Belgian70.3/100
UK70.4/100
US70.4/100
Canadian65.5/100
Indian70.4/100
Chinese70.4/100
Other EU70.4/100
✅ Strengths
- ▸Strong STR income on islands and Athens: yields 55% above LT (seasonal)
- ▸Golden Visa: 5-year residency + citizenship path after 7 years
- ▸Recovering economy; real estate prices still below 2008 peak
⚠ Risks
- ▸VERY HIGH climate risk — insurer retreat, "red zones" forming
- ▸Athens Golden Visa threshold raised to €800K (prime zones)
- ▸Negative real interest rate (−1.10%) — supports speculative demand
CASABROVA Verdict
Athens urban core viable for mid-term rental and Golden Visa. Check insurance availability before buying.
Indian: Profile adjusted score 70.4 (rank #8).
Recommended Strategy
Athens Kolonaki/Exarchia/Nea Smyrni for STR. Verify insurance availability. Check EPC rating.
Based on CASABROVA Waves 1–8, current to July 1, 2026. Not financial or legal advice.
Athens STR Restrictions
Athens — 13 districts: STR ban until December 2026