Pre-Purchase Legal Review · Athens, Greece
Greek Property & Golden Visa Legal Risk Check
Before funds move, the legal position must be clear.
Before you transfer funds or sign a preliminary agreement, we review the property's legal, title and Golden Visa eligibility risks, whether it can support a Golden Visa application, and what issues should be resolved before completion. Written legal note. Fixed fee quoted upfront. No obligation to proceed beyond the check.
When to Use It
A Concrete Review Before Commitment
Many foreign buyers are not yet ready to instruct a lawyer for a full property purchase. They are ready, however, to commission a focused, written legal review of a specific property before transferring funds or signing a preliminary agreement. The Legal Risk Check is built for that point in the process.
Typical Trigger Points
- ✦ A property has been identified and the seller is pushing for a quick deposit.
- ✦ The property is being marketed at the €250,000 threshold and the buyer wants the position verified.
- ✦ The buyer has been offered a "Golden Visa approved" property and wants an independent view.
- ✦ A preliminary agreement is on the table and needs review before signing.
- ✦ The buyer wants to confirm threshold category, eligibility and risk before involving a notary.
Scope of Review
What the Check Covers
Golden Visa Eligibility
Whether the property qualifies as a Golden Visa investment under the current legal framework and statutory conditions.
Threshold Category
Confirmation of which threshold applies: €800,000 for Attica, the Regional Unit of Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with a population of more than 3,100 residents; €400,000 for other regions; and €250,000 only in specific qualifying cases, subject to statutory conditions.
Title & Ownership Check
Confirmation of legal owner, chain of title, the seller's authority to sell and any restrictions on transfer.
Cadastre & Land Registry
Land registry and cadastral position review — declared boundaries, plot identifiers, registration status and any inconsistencies between registries.
Mortgages, Liens & Claims
Search for registered mortgages, prenotations, seizures, attachments, third-party claims and pending court proceedings against the property or its owner.
Urban-Planning Legality
Review of building permits, planning legality, declared use, possible illegal constructions and the status of any past or pending semi-outdoor regularisations.
Engineer-Document Review
Examination of the engineer's documentation — floor plans, topographic diagrams, energy certificate and any required engineer certifications relevant to the legal position.
Prior Golden Visa Use
Review, from the available documentation and public records, of whether the property appears to have already been relied upon for a previous investor-residence application, especially where the special €250,000 route is claimed.
Preliminary Agreement Review
Review of any preliminary agreement or reservation contract before signing — deposit terms, conditions precedent, withdrawal rights and exposure to forfeiture.
Payment Route
Review of the payment route before signing, so that the purchase price is transferred through a legally accepted and fully documented method evidenced in the notarial and application file.
Power of Attorney Review
Comment on the Power of Attorney scope required to handle the matter remotely, including the apostille route, signing location and notarial execution requirements.
Written Legal Note
A written legal note summarising the findings, identified risks, next steps and whether the property appears suitable to proceed, proceed subject to conditions, renegotiate, or avoid.
How the Check Works
Send the Property
Submit the initial property details through the Legal Risk Check form: listing link, address, asking price, region, property type, KAEK number if available, and a short description of any documents already received. If further documents are needed, the firm will confirm whether they should be sent by email or through the Secure Client Portal.
Fee Confirmation
Once the property and documentation are reviewed for scope, the firm quotes a fixed fee and confirms the working window before any work begins.
Legal Review
The supervising partner conducts the review across title, planning, eligibility, encumbrances, payment route and Power of Attorney — and prepares a written note.
Written Note Delivered
The written legal note is delivered through the Secure Client Portal or by email. A short follow-up call is included.
Fee
Fixed Fee, Quoted Upfront
Fixed-fee preliminary reviews are available depending on property type, urgency and documentation. The fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins. There is no obligation to proceed to full engagement once the review is complete.
Urgent reviews — for example where a deposit deadline is short — are possible. The adjusted fee is quoted upfront and confirmed in writing before work starts.
Submit for Review
Send Property for Legal Review
Provide the initial property details below. The firm will respond with confirmation of scope, working window and the fixed fee before any work begins. Use this form for initial property details, listing links and non-sensitive information. If sensitive documents are required, the firm will confirm whether they should be sent by email or exchanged through the Secure Client Portal after engagement.
What to Send
Any of the following helps: listing link, address, asking price, region, property type, KAEK number if available, and a short description of any documents already received. Do not send passports, bank documents, signed contracts or other sensitive documents through this form. If sensitive documents are required, the firm will confirm whether they should be sent by email or exchanged through the Secure Client Portal after engagement.
Submissions are reviewed by the supervising partner. If sensitive documents are required, the firm will confirm whether they should be sent by email or exchanged through the Secure Client Portal after engagement. Sensitive documents are not sent by WhatsApp. The written legal note is delivered through the Secure Client Portal or by email.
Request received.
Thank you. A supervising partner will review your details and respond personally, usually within one business day, to confirm scope and the fixed fee. For anything urgent you may also email [email protected].
Questions Foreign Buyers Ask
What is the Greek Property & Golden Visa Legal Risk Check? +
It is an independent pre-purchase legal review of a specific Greek property. We examine title and ownership, urban-planning legality, cadastral and land-registry position, encumbrances such as mortgages and liens, Golden Visa eligibility and threshold category, payment route and Power of Attorney requirements. The output is a written legal note. The fee is quoted upfront based on property type, urgency and documentation.
What does the Legal Risk Check confirm about Golden Visa eligibility? +
We confirm which threshold applies to the property — €800,000 for Attica, the Regional Unit of Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with a population of more than 3,100 residents; €400,000 for other regions; and €250,000 only in specific qualifying cases such as change-of-use conversions and listed-building restorations, subject to statutory conditions — and, in both principal tiers, that the property is a single property of at least 120 m². We review, from the available documentation and public records, whether the property appears to have already been relied upon for a previous investor-residence application, especially where the special €250,000 route is claimed.
When should I request a Legal Risk Check? +
Before any funds are transferred and before a preliminary agreement is signed. Many issues that delay or block a Golden Visa application or property transfer can be identified before commitment if a written legal review is carried out at the right stage.
Is this the same as full legal representation? +
No. The Legal Risk Check is a focused pre-purchase review with a defined scope and a written output. Full legal representation requires a separate engagement covering negotiation, notarial coordination, Power of Attorney execution, permit application and registration. The Legal Risk Check is often the first step before deciding whether to engage the firm for the full matter.
How much does the review cost? +
Fixed-fee preliminary reviews are available depending on property type, urgency and documentation. The fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.
How long does the review take? +
Typical reviews are completed within a defined working window once the property documentation has been received. Urgent reviews are possible where the timeline is short — the fee is adjusted accordingly and confirmed in writing before work begins.
What if the review finds problems? +
The written legal note sets out what was found, what risks exist, what can be resolved before completion and what the next step should be. Whether to proceed, renegotiate or walk away is the client's decision — informed by the legal position.
What language is the legal note in? +
All legal advice, written notes and correspondence are provided in English. Initial enquiries may be sent in any language — responses are given in English.
Check Golden Visa Eligibility
Review Before Transferring Funds.
Send the property details and the firm will respond with scope, fee and working window before any commitment.
Send Property for Legal ReviewTelephone
+30 210 363 6035
Legal basis
The Golden Visa investment thresholds and conditions are set by article 100 of the Migration Code, law 5038/2023, as amended by law 5100/2024; title and encumbrances are checked at the Cadastre under law 2664/1998 and building legality under law 4495/2017. Provisions are cited as in force at the date of review; each matter is assessed against the current text.