Greece to Fivefold Real Estate Tax for Non-EU Buyers, Including Israelis
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Greece plans to quintuple its real estate purchase tax for non-EU buyers, including Israelis, from 3% to 15%, effective July 2027. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis cited rising property prices and housing affordability issues for Greeks as reasons for the change. The move follows previous restrictions on foreign investment and Golden Visas. While the legislation is not final, experts advise potential buyers to act quickly, though some believe the market's fundamentals will remain strong.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Greece will raise real estate purchase tax for non-EU buyers from 3% to 15% starting July 2027.
- Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis cited Israeli, Chinese, and Turkish investors for rising property prices.
- The tax hike aims to cool foreign demand and address housing affordability for Greeks.
- Previous measures included raising the Golden Visa investment threshold to €800,000 in key areas.
- Experts advise acting quickly before the new tax takes effect, though market fundamentals may remain strong.
- The legislation is not yet finalized and potential exemptions are being considered.
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