Kefalonia is the hidden gem of Ionian islands properties. The Ionian Islands are famous for their lovely beaches and their beautiful mountains. Tourists are drawn to them since decades – which keeps property prices up high even throughout the financial crisis. As Kefalonia is one of the most famous of the islands but becoming very popular over the last years, it no doubt …
Learn the 7 factors that affect not only the sale of your property An easy way to get to know more about a property is a simple 7 points list, that affects not only the sale of a property, but also its speed and the selling price. The type of property A key and first factor is the type of property and …
Greece Freezed VAT on New Building Permits to Boost Housing Market In an attempt to boost the Greek real estate market, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday a three-year suspension of VAT payments on any new building permits as well as those to be made on unsold properties built after January 1, 2006. In an address to a conference hosted by The Economist magazine, Mitsotakis noted …
Which are the right questions to ask before choosing a Real Estate Agent in Kefalonia? You should choose an estate agent that you feel comfortable dealing with and who you feel has your best interests at heart. To help you make a decision, these are some questions to ask prospective agents before getting started: How and where will my property will be advertised? …
Can foreigners invest on properties in Greece? Greek laws allow foreigners to own properties in most areas of Greece. Restrictions apply for non-EU citizens who wish to buy in border areas (East Aegean, Dodecanese islands, regions of Northern Greece, Crete, Rhodes). Non-EU citizens who wish to buy property or rent it for a period over six years in border areas, have to apply to …
Useful Contact Information Emergency Numbers for Kefalonia & Ithaca Emergency Telephone code Greece: +30 Police Emergency : 100 First Aid: 166 Fire Department: 199 Forestry Aid: 191 Coast Guard: 108 Touristic Police: 171 Health Argostoli General Hospital: +30 2671 361100 Health Centre of Sami: +30 26740 22222 Hospital of Lixouri: +26713 60308 Tourism Centre National Tourism Organization of Greece (EOT): 26710 …
Kefalonia Off the grid? Climate change is real! We now know that man-made climate change is real and that it poses a great threat to the planet and its inhabitants. Current data suggest that we need to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in developed countries by at least 80% by 2050 in order to have a chance of staying below an average temperature rise of …
Step by step on getting started Before getting started, some basics should be out of your way quickly and to make you less stressed; these are: tax roll number, bank account, and lawyer. Appointing a lawyer If you like, we will introduce you to an English speaking lawyer who can act on your behalf. If you wish to give a Power of Attorney to …
Safety is one of the major concerns for most people when choosing a vacation spot, let alone choosing a place to invest on a property or even as a second home. We all want a family vacation destination to be memorable, however we probably don’t want memorable to mean this place is involved with accidents or violence or theft or terrorism or sickness. Especially …
Petersons Group starts a new partnership with ELK efficient Houses The 1st project is already a reality in a fantastic plot out of the boundaries of village Skala in Kefalonia Island. Two sustainable villas with private pools construct in a sea view plot. The Villas have been design by the architects of Petersons and the main body construction are made by ELK Efficient Houses. Basic …
