The new law 5322/2026 amends article 199 of the Spatial and Urban Planning Code (Law 5306/2026), introducing a special framework for the conversion of existing buildings into residences to strengthen the housing stock. Basic Settings & Exceptions Within planning / settlements: Change of use to residential is permitted by exception even if prohibited by applicable land uses. For buildings with deviations from building conditions (which were granted until 31/12/2025), a prior p

The conversion of inactive commercial and industrial spaces into residential properties is now moving from theory to practice. With the legislative regulation of July 2026, the way is opened for the exceptional change of use of shops, offices and craft spaces, with the aim of directly strengthening the residential stock. 🔑 Key Points of the Regulation Where it focuses: In the center of Athens (Psyrri, Metaxourgeio), on the Piraeus axis (Tavros, Votanikos), in the western sub

Under the provisions of Law 5197/2025 and the new legislative initiative of the Ministry of Justice (Special Secretariat for Alternative Dispute Resolution), the scope of land registry mediation is being expanded. The regulation enables citizens to correct, out of court, land registry entries for properties designated as “owner unknown” in cases where ownership rights are asserted on the basis of acquisitive prescription. According to official data, in 72% of the land registr