Thanks a lot for your thorough explanations. Somebody introduced me to a new beachfront house in Crete but the price is too high: almost 5000 Euros per square meter. From your introduction, I think I can find some properties more affortable there. Thanks!
Thanks for the video, When talking about investing in realestate in Greece what type of investment you think is the best, like buy to let, rent short term like Airbnb or long term renting?
I have relatives who were born and raised in Athens and have lived in Loutraki 40 mins out of Athens for 30+ years and and never looked back. They also never need to worry about droughts as Loutraki is where much of the water originates for half of Korintho. Is it possible to focus on the areas of the Peloponnese, like Nauplio, Naupakto, Xylokastro until you reach the deep southern parts in the Lakonian region focusing on the cities of Kalamata and Sparta as well. I have 2 years left before retirement and am seriously considering Kalamata [primarily it's where my family is from] it's also much less expensive and very close to the beaches. The only issue are earthquakes.
Giorgio, I really appreciate your immense efforts and the information you always provide. I would like to ask you, do you know a real estate portal for Greece, something similar to Idealista and the like? Thank you very much.
Well he leaves out the most important and that is taxation and in Greece it’s very but very high. Plus utility bills are out of this world. Good luck who ever decides to buy in Greece
Thank you. Unfortunately, Athens has a high crime rate. My sister and her friend were robbed on the metro by migrants and generally felt unsafe in the city. But they loved it. Crime is something that is getting increasingly hard to avoid. I would love to go back to Samos, but the island is not the same as it was, either. People should really do their research before deciding on settling in an area.
@@ludwigwittgenstein2422 It used to be, but not anymore. I'm not purely going on my sister's experience. They were warned about using public transport for a reason! Greece has a major problem with illegal migration.
@@ludwigwittgenstein2422 my sisters friend has been all over Europe too. She's lived in Spain for years. Athens was the only place she was mugged. A migrant held on to her so she couldn't move while he searched her pockets. That's not pickpocketing. Don't know why you refuse to believe Europe hasn't changed in recent years. I have lived in Samos and the town is over run with illegals. You're either very naive yourself or you've your head up your arse.
Nice video. It would be nice if you would spell out the name of every place you mention in your videos though. Like in your section on Crete your reference something that sounds like "Illyaclaw" to my American ears, but I can't find it because I don't know how to spell it. Anyway, thank you very much.
Excellent video! Please say again your recommended cities for Crete. As a Yank, I'm struggling with the pronunciation and I'd like to look them up. I've been thinking that this area is a good alternative to Calabria.
Thanks. Patras is a nice city. I don't think though property is particularly cheap. In the city centre many apartments are over 2,000 Euros per sqm. Flights are also very limited. Even though it is the third largest city in Greece it is a long way behind Thessaloniki and Athens. The population and prices are fairly similar to Heraklion in Crete but Heraklion is objectively more appealing especially in view of the fact that it gets many more tourists and a new airport is being built which will be the second busiest in Greece.
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 probably thats one of the reasosn why people would not buy in Greece! No one wants to buy a property and then have some sick terrorist coming and saying this place belongs to me according to my bible!!!
@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 Its not particularly cheap, there are hordes of tourists at any attraction, attitudes of Greeks are different than elsewhere, petty crime is rampant, beggars are aggressive, trash is strewn about, traffic is heavy, always and the beaches aren't clean and high priced chairs/umbrella rentals are present on beaches that are supposed to free. Transit is great if they arent on strike. Violent protests are ordinary and often spontaneous. I would not recommend Athens to anyone. I'm from Glyfada as is my entire family and cost of living is pushing out locals. Theft and home robberies are such that many Greeks won't rent ground or first floor apartments because of easy access for criminals. Have you spent any significant time in Athens recently?
Thanks a lot for your thorough explanations. Somebody introduced me to a new beachfront house in Crete but the price is too high: almost 5000 Euros per square meter. From your introduction, I think I can find some properties more affortable there. Thanks!
You certainly can. Prices are going up since I made this video.
Thanks for the video, When talking about investing in realestate in Greece what type of investment you think is the best, like buy to let, rent short term like Airbnb or long term renting?
I have relatives who were born and raised in Athens and have lived in Loutraki 40 mins out of Athens for 30+ years and and never looked back. They also never need to worry about droughts as Loutraki is where much of the water originates for half of Korintho. Is it possible to focus on the areas of the Peloponnese, like Nauplio, Naupakto, Xylokastro until you reach the deep southern parts in the Lakonian region focusing on the cities of Kalamata and Sparta as well. I have 2 years left before retirement and am seriously considering Kalamata [primarily it's where my family is from] it's also much less expensive and very close to the beaches. The only issue are earthquakes.
Giorgio,
I really appreciate your immense efforts and the information you always provide.
I would like to ask you, do you know a real estate portal for Greece, something similar to Idealista and the like?
Thank you very much.
hum Greece, wasn't on my list for possible places to retire, but it may be worth a visit.
Greece is definitely worth considering as a retirement option.
What are your thoughts on Nafplio on the Peloponnese? I was there a few months ago and it was a beautiful place. Appreciate the content, thanks.
Thanks Mike. Nafplio is indeed a beautiful place but property is not particularly cheap at around 2,100 Euros per sqm on average.
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 what about patras? Do u recommend?
Well he leaves out the most important and that is taxation and in Greece it’s very but very high. Plus utility bills are out of this world. Good luck who ever decides to buy in Greece
Thank you. Unfortunately, Athens has a high crime rate. My sister and her friend were robbed on the metro by migrants and generally felt unsafe in the city. But they loved it. Crime is something that is getting increasingly hard to avoid. I would love to go back to Samos, but the island is not the same as it was, either. People should really do their research before deciding on settling in an area.
Athens does not have a high crime rate at all, it's one of the safest cities in Europe. Just because your sister got robbed doesn't make it otherwise
@@ludwigwittgenstein2422 It used to be, but not anymore. I'm not purely going on my sister's experience. They were warned about using public transport for a reason! Greece has a major problem with illegal migration.
@@Miss_PANDAS absolute nonsense I work in Athens for half the year for the last 9 years. Safest place I've ever been.
@@Miss_PANDAS there's pickpockets on public transport in every city. Don't be so naive
@@ludwigwittgenstein2422 my sisters friend has been all over Europe too. She's lived in Spain for years. Athens was the only place she was mugged. A migrant held on to her so she couldn't move while he searched her pockets. That's not pickpocketing. Don't know why you refuse to believe Europe hasn't changed in recent years. I have lived in Samos and the town is over run with illegals. You're either very naive yourself or you've your head up your arse.
Great video thanks
Again thank you for your kind feedback.
Nice video. It would be nice if you would spell out the name of every place you mention in your videos though. Like in your section on Crete your reference something that sounds like "Illyaclaw" to my American ears, but I can't find it because I don't know how to spell it. Anyway, thank you very much.
My pleasure David. If you look in the comments section I have spelt the names of the places mentioned in Crete.
Hi David, I had the same problem. I think he was referring to Heraklion, Crete.
@@MXC-333 Yes Heraklion I tried to pronounce it the Greek way.
Excellent video! Please say again your recommended cities for Crete. As a Yank, I'm struggling with the pronunciation and I'd like to look them up. I've been thinking that this area is a good alternative to Calabria.
Thanks. The cities mentioned were Chania and Heraklion. I recommended Heraklion.
Thank you.
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375
My pleasure.
Lol , ... the ungrateful so&so 😂@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375
You mentioned 3 in Crete no? What about the first one?
great video! can you do an anlisys on malta real estate market?
Thanks. I plan on doing Malta in the not too distant future.
Gracie mille Giorgio. Do you know anything about an urbanised village called Fytia in the prefecture of Imathia which is in Central Makedonia?
Prego Melissa.
Thanks for the update! I'm curious to know why Patras didn't make the list?
Thanks. Patras is a nice city. I don't think though property is particularly cheap. In the city centre many apartments are over 2,000 Euros per sqm. Flights are also very limited. Even though it is the third largest city in Greece it is a long way behind Thessaloniki and Athens. The population and prices are fairly similar to Heraklion in Crete but Heraklion is objectively more appealing especially in view of the fact that it gets many more tourists and a new airport is being built which will be the second busiest in Greece.
Giorgio, may foreigners buy property on Greek Islands? Thanks
Yes but the process is much easier if you come from an EU country.
Chania and Reythymno are my favorites. Spell the name of the city you recommended on Crete.
Heraklion.
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 I didn't like it to much. But I can see great for investment
Very surprised to hear this. What do you not like about Heraklion?
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 I thought the city and nightlife not to mention beauty was better in Chania and Reythymno.
@@user-cy5qd2mx7e Ok fair enough.
Why do you continously mention connection to Tel Aviv??!
A number of people from Tel Aviv are buying in Greece as it is far more affordable and better value for money.
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 thank you
My pleasure.
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 probably thats one of the reasosn why people would not buy in Greece! No one wants to buy a property and then have some sick terrorist coming and saying this place belongs to me according to my bible!!!
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375One of the reasons people are avoiding Greece!
No...not Athens
Why?
@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 Its not particularly cheap, there are hordes of tourists at any attraction, attitudes of Greeks are different than elsewhere, petty crime is rampant, beggars are aggressive, trash is strewn about, traffic is heavy, always and the beaches aren't clean and high priced chairs/umbrella rentals are present on beaches that are supposed to free. Transit is great if they arent on strike. Violent protests are ordinary and often spontaneous. I would not recommend Athens to anyone. I'm from Glyfada as is my entire family and cost of living is pushing out locals. Theft and home robberies are such that many Greeks won't rent ground or first floor apartments because of easy access for criminals. Have you spent any significant time in Athens recently?