Real Estate Trends in Greece for 2025

1. Rising Demand for Energy-Efficient Homes

• AAA+ rated properties with low energy consumption are in high demand.

• Buyers are willing to pay a premium for homes with smart technologies, solar panels, and high insulation standards.

• Developers are increasingly focusing on sustainable construction as both a legal requirement and a market advantage.

2. Continued Interest in the Athens Suburbs

• North Athens (Kifisia, Marousi, Chalandri): Family-friendly areas with stable demand.

• South Athens (Glyfada, Voula, Elliniko): Luxury seaside living, boosted by the Elliniko redevelopment project.

• Suburban prices continue to rise as city-center supply remains limited.

3. Golden Visa: A Niche Route, Not a Market Driver (2025 Reality)

• After the 2024–2025 reforms, the property investment threshold has been raised to €800,000 in high-demand areas (e.g., Attica/Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini). This delivered a heavy blow to the program, which is no longer a mainstream driver of demand.

• A €250,000 path still exists, but only for very specific cases:

  • Conversion of commercial properties into residential (the conversion permit must be issued after 5 April 2024).

  • Restoration of listed/heritage buildings.

• Such opportunities are extremely rare, especially in prime locations. They require expert sourcing, legal clarity, and hands-on project management.

• POLI Real Estate specializes in precisely this niche: carefully selected buildings with qualifying potential, particularly in desirable areas of Athens.

4. Growing Popularity of Renovated Apartments

• Older properties in central Athens (Kypseli, Exarchia, Pangrati, Kato Patissia) are being renovated for both local buyers and international investors.

• Renovated units offer a lower entry cost (compared to new builds) with rental yields of 5%–6%.

• This trend provides opportunities for small-scale investors and first-time buyers.

5. Tourism-Driven Coastal & Island Investments

• Seafront villas and boutique hotels continue to attract international buyers.

• Properties with private beaches are considered “legend” assets — extremely rare in Europe, highly prestigious, and future-proof investments.

• Areas such as Evia (just 1–2 hours from Athens), Crete, Mykonos, and Corfu remain hotspots.

✅ Conclusion

The Greek real estate market in 2025 is defined by:

• The rise of sustainable homes,

• Strong demand in Athens suburbs,

• A niche but rare Golden Visa path,

• Growth in renovated apartments, and

• Prestige investments in coastal and island properties.

For investors, Greece offers a rare mix of lifestyle, stability, and long-term appreciation that few European markets can match.

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