The new Council of State (CoS) Decision 1104/2026 puts an end to the administrative chaos surrounding lost building permits, establishing strict obligations for Building Services (YDOM) and protecting property owners and engineers. Key points of the decision: End to "informal" reconstruction: Locating certain plans or a simple internal memo is insufficient. The issuance of two official administrative acts by the Urban Planning Department (YDOM) is required: one to formally ac

The text analyzes the issues surrounding the management and distribution of undivided inherited real estate, proposing out-of-court resolution through technical and legal review. 🏛️ The Issue of Undivided Properties Unutilized assets: Due to disagreements among co-owners, thousands of properties lose value, while ongoing costs (such as ENFIA property tax and maintenance) continue to accrue. The concept of "undivided ownership": Each co-owner holds an ideal share of the whole

Unauthorized construction in Greece is entering a new regulatory framework. The new Law 5306/2026 codifies the relevant provisions, clarifying the situation for property owners. Despite these changes, one thing remains constant: July 28, 2011, continues to serve as the definitive cutoff date that categorizes unauthorized structures into two distinct tiers. 🛑 The "Red Line" of July 28, 2011 The law strictly categorizes unauthorized constructions based on this date: Before Jul