From mid-2026, the status of unplanned construction is expected to change radically, as the Ministry of Environment and Energy is promoting a new, unified framework that aims to put an end to the current urban planning chaos. Until the new system is established, urban planning continues to operate with double standards: some authorities issue building permits based on existing data, while others block them, even though the conditions are the same. The result is the creation o

The picture of the Greek real estate market is indicative of a deep structural imbalance between supply, quality, and actual demand. Let's take a closer look at the key points: General Market Overview Advertisements for sale : ~131,000 properties Rental listings : ~45,000 properties Duration of stay in ads : 6 months to 2 years Actual transfers (2024) : 28,700 Total value of transfers : €3 billion Values and Reality Category Average Price Price per square meter Wanted (ads) €

Key points and important developments: End of transitional arrangement – Definitive solution with Presidential Decree (PD) The Ministry of National Infrastructure and Transport is definitively abandoning the transitional legislative regulation for off-plan construction, after many announcements since 2023 that have not been implemented. A final solution is chosen through a Presidential Decree that: Determines the rules for roadside construction (i.e. which roads "give face" f