Foreign Buyers’ Property Preferences in Greece in 2025

Market Overview

Foreign buyers in Greece in 2025 continued to focus on mid-sized residential properties, mainly apartments and detached houses more than five years old. The most popular homes ranged between 60 and 100 square metres, with purchase prices concentrated in the €100,000–€200,000 bracket.

The analysis is based on completed transactions reported by major real estate companies operating nationwide and reflects actual buyer behaviour rather than market listings or asking prices.

Purchase Motives

The leading motive for foreign buyers remained the acquisition of a second or holiday home, accounting for 52% of all transactions.

Investment-driven purchases followed at 30%, primarily targeting rental income or future resale.

Only 10% of buyers purchased property for use as a permanent residence.

Although interest in the Golden Visa programme persisted, it was cited as the primary reason for purchase in just 8% of cases, confirming its diminishing role as a driver of foreign demand.

Property Types and Condition

Apartments dominated foreign purchases, representing 38% of transactions. Detached houses followed with 27%, while maisonettes accounted for 20%.

In terms of condition, resale properties remained the clear preference, making up 78% of all transactions. New-build homes accounted for 20%, while fully renovated properties remained marginal.

Size and Price Distribution

Properties measuring 61–100 sq. m accounted for 75% of all purchases, highlighting strong demand for practical, mid-sized homes.

In pricing terms, nearly half of all transactions (47%) were completed in the €100,001–€200,000 range.

A further 27% fell within the €200,001–€300,000 bracket, while 17% were priced between €50,001 and €100,000.

Decision-Making Factors

The availability of suitable properties emerged as the most significant factor influencing purchasing decisions. Almost 48% of foreign buyers reconsidered or delayed a purchase if they were unable to find an appropriate property within a reasonable timeframe.

Additional factors included limited supply, rising prices, personal circumstances and bureaucratic procedures