How to Buy Property in Greece Remotely in 2026: Without Traveling to the Country

Buying an apartment, villa, or land plot in Greece does not necessarily require multiple trips to the country. A foreign buyer can arrange a significant part of the transaction remotely: from property selection and video viewings to legal due diligence and representation via power of attorney. AILIT Group specifically notes that viewings, document checks, and most of the coordination can be handled remotely.

How a Remote Purchase Works

The process starts not with transferring money, but with defining your budget, goal, and location. The client receives a selection of properties, followed by a detailed video viewing: the house, plot, access road, surroundings, view, technical condition, and key details of the property.

The next step is documentation. To buy property, a foreigner usually needs a Greek tax number (AFM). Depending on the specific situation, registration can be carried out through an authorized representative.

If the buyer does not plan to be physically present at the required stages, lawyers determine which actions can be performed under a properly drafted power of attorney. Requirements for notarization, translation, and document content must be established for each specific transaction. The entire process is detailed by AILIT Group in the article [“How to Buy Property in Greece Remotely”].

The Key Step — Independent Property Verification

A remote purchase should not mean buying “from photos.” Before committing to legally binding obligations, the property must be verified:

• Lawyer checks title deeds, transaction history, registration, and potential encumbrances.
• Engineer inspects the physical condition of the property, plot boundaries, permits, buildability, and compliance with documentation.

AILIT Group recommends independent legal and technical due diligence.

Money and Additional Expenses

Before the transaction, the buyer must understand the full budget, not just the property price. Beyond the purchase price, expenses may include taxes or applicable VAT, fees for the notary, lawyer, engineer, land registry, translations, and agreed agency commission.

A detailed breakdown is presented in the article [“Additional Expenses When Buying Property in Greece”].

Once the necessary checks and document preparation are complete, the transaction proceeds through the legally prescribed procedure, and property rights are registered. The specific procedure for remote signing and representation is determined by the lawyer and notary for each transaction.

Is It Possible Not to Visit Greece at All?

In many cases, a major part of the process can be conducted remotely, but the possibility of a 100% remote deal depends on the buyer’s documents, the bank, the notary, and the structure of the specific purchase. Therefore, promising “100% without visiting” prior to document verification would be incorrect.

You can select a villa, apartment, or investment project for an initial remote viewing in the [AILIT Group project catalog].

AILIT Group can guide a foreign client from online selection and video viewings to property verification and deal coordination. Answers to questions regarding documents, AFM, power of attorney, and purchasing are gathered in the [AILIT Group FAQ].

Send us your budget, purchase goal, and preferred area — we’ll start with a remote selection of suitable properties.

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Article reviewed by Alexey Fatuev — expert in construction and real estate development in Greece.