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Greek Real Estate Market: High Prices Hinder Buyers

Published March 13, 2026, 09:16
Greek Real Estate Market: High Prices Hinder Buyers

A survey by IME GSEVEE for the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry reveals that despite strong buyer interest in housing, high prices and the difficulty of finding suitable properties are significant obstacles for many. 41.1% of respondents are considering purchasing a property in the next five years, while 34% may sell. In the rental market, 46.3% see a potential agreement. The main deterrent to buying is high prices (36.8%), followed by difficulty accessing loans (10.7%) and economic uncertainty (6.7%). The tax system and bureaucracy also discourage buyers (4.7%). The reasons for rising sale prices are found in demand from foreign buyers (34.2%), insufficient state policy for affordable housing (28.9%), and increased construction costs (23%). For rental prices, the main cause is the expansion of short-term rentals (33.8%), the lack of housing policy (32.9%), and demand from foreigners (26.9%). To curb prices, it is proposed to activate unused properties (41.5%), develop social housing (36.5%), and provide tax breaks (31.9%). The research also highlights the difficulty of finding suitable properties (43.7%) and delays in transactions, with 27.4% taking more than six months to complete a deal. Finally, the majority of buyers (54.1%) used their own funds to purchase the property.