ApprentiExpat
Belgian looking for information about Greece
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Earthquake Insurance - Any Experiences with getting homes assessed? by speakerchalets98
Hello Greece Forum!It has started to come clear to me, that many homes of 20+ years of age just do not have the necessary documents to prove they meet seismic regulations. And even if they did meet them when they were built, if the structural ...
@speakerchalets98You need to hire an engineer (civil/architect)! He'll do the paperwork for you. By paperwork, il mean the "螖蔚位蟿委慰 未慰渭喂魏萎蟼 ... Read More
Earthquake Insurance - Any Experiences with getting homes assessed? by speakerchalets98
Hello Greece Forum!It has started to come clear to me, that many homes of 20+ years of age just do not have the necessary documents to prove they meet seismic regulations. And even if they did meet them when they were built, if the structural ...
@speakerchalets98Hello! To be insured against seismic risks, a home must meet the anti-seismic standards in force at the time it was built. => it's not the easiest thing to prove without any documentation. I was lucky: I received a structural ... Read More
Which is the best website/podcast to learn Greek? by rogergarinmichaud
Hello and good day from down under !I believe the subject title is self explanatory, so what is in your point of view the best website to learn Modern Greek and Classical Greek ?I have come across greekpod101.com by Innovative language and also on ...
@rogergarinmichaudHi Roger, My lawyer once told me: 鈥淕reek is one of the most difficult languages to learn鈥�. I've been in the process since September, and I have to admit he was right...I'm at ease in French, Dutch & Flemish, English ... Read More
Registering property in Greece by Sasha03
Hello,Can anybody tell me how long it usually takes to the property to be registered after signing a contract in the notary office?.We bought ours 9 months ago and this process is still not completed,our lawyer who was in charge to do this,told me ...
@Sasha03 Hello Sasha, I'm not sure I understand your question well. Which registration are you talking about? Is it the transfer of the property into the land registry files? If so, it takes between 1 and 30 days after payment of the registration ... Read More
Can a vegetarian survive in Greece ? by rogergarinmichaud
good day from down under !Been travelling around the world since 1976 but never actually visited Greece so I am now beginning to plan our trip there in 2027...Been watching a few videos on YouTube and began to learn a few words of Greek with ...
@rogergarinmichaud Naxos is not Athens. Although it is the largest island in the neighbourhood, it is small (+/- 18,000 inhabitants). Read More
Can a vegetarian survive in Greece ? by rogergarinmichaud
good day from down under !Been travelling around the world since 1976 but never actually visited Greece so I am now beginning to plan our trip there in 2027...Been watching a few videos on YouTube and began to learn a few words of Greek with ...
@rogergarinmichaudDear Roger, As vegetarian tourists are quite common now, restaurants tend to adapt the offer. You won't find vegetarian souvlakies, but it's common to find vegetarian main courses in Athens restaurants. As for cheap 4* hotels like ... Read More
Registering for stays over 90 days by gemmeroni
Has anyone registered for a stay of over 90 days at their local police station? I have an Irish passport and read that, although I am permitted to stay in Greece, I should register at my local police station if I plan to stay over 90 days.I went to ...
@KiwiAlekGo to your closet Greek embassy/consulate to get a long term visa Read More
Home owner's insurance by bramsonloni
What experience do you all have with home owner's insurance? Who do you recommend?
@bevc60 For non EU citizens: It seems that a deposit of 鈧�48,000 is now also required for retirees visas (57.600 for a couple). Read More
How I bought a holiday home in Greece - My feedback and procedure. by ApprentiExpat
Hello! Here's my feedback on how i bought my holiday home in Greece. I tried to as complete as possible.A) Choosing the region: this is above all a matter of taste, desires, feelings and personal objectives. In my case, it was out of the question to ...
@MatthewZDear Matthew,As far as the contents of the house are concerned, I suggest you draw up an inventory to be attached to the pre-sale contract. This point should also be discussed with your lawyer and/or real estate agent. My experience: I ... Read More
How I bought a holiday home in Greece - My feedback and procedure. by ApprentiExpat
Hello! Here's my feedback on how i bought my holiday home in Greece. I tried to as complete as possible.A) Choosing the region: this is above all a matter of taste, desires, feelings and personal objectives. In my case, it was out of the question to ...
@MatthewZ Hello, Both options may be considered. Your lawyer can recommend an engineer who will inspect the house or call in the appropriate technicians and explain to them exactly what's expected, but this kind of assignment is not cheap.The seller ... Read More
Looking to move to Antikythera by NoobSonic Gaming
Hi good day. My name is Nicholas Karim, I am 31 years of age. I currently live in Trinidad. I am interested in moving to Antikythera. I saw a post on facebook stating that the Greece government is looking for people to move there and would be giving ...
It's funded by the Orthodox Church... Why ask the angels when you can ask god himself?聽 聽=>聽 00302736033004 = local community office AntikytheraGood luck! Read More
Proving UK tax residency for greek bank account by jon_in_uk
I have been asked to prove tax residency. What documents do people recommend? HMRC does issue certificates of tax residence but seems to be for those already based overseas looking to claim dual tax rights. I can provide my UTR number and national ...
Dear Jon, It is comfortable to have a bank account in Greece, but it is not mandatory.Franky speaking: I have one, but i don't realy use it.Take a look at this: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=1047145#5860534Long story short:- You will ... Read More
Proving UK tax residency for greek bank account by jon_in_uk
I have been asked to prove tax residency. What documents do people recommend? HMRC does issue certificates of tax residence but seems to be for those already based overseas looking to claim dual tax rights. I can provide my UTR number and national ...
Dear Jon,聽They ask for a 鈥渢ax residence certificate鈥�. This certificate is usually issued by your country's tax authorities.In most EU countries, it's immediately available online, but since the Brexit, Brits have made things a lot ... Read More
Advice on moving to crete by carol mckinney
We are planning to retire to crete we have been doing some research but you can't beat advice from real experience. What is the best advice you have been given? Or what do you wish you had known before moving. We are unsure of the area we planning ...
My wife and I are considering relocating fr the states to Crete and will be on the island Oct 22nd for a few days exploring. Would love to meet up w any expats who would be willing to give us some tips and guidance. ). Thanks sooo much for any help. ... Read More
Solicitor recommendation? by Dattyhead
Hi!please forgive me if asking for recommendations is not allowed. I am considering selling my house in East Crete to a friend and wondered if anyone had a solicitor recommendation by any chance? I originally used a lady called Despina from Irepatra ...
@DattyheadHello ! According to https://www.vrisko.gr/dir/dikigoroi-dikigorika-grafeia/ierapetra/and https://www.xo.gr/dir-az/D/Dikigoroi/Ierapetra%20Lasithiou%20Kritis/There are more or less 7 female lawyers in this town, and they probably all know ... Read More