The findings of the 5th survey "Real Estate Market Barometer"  by the University of Macedonia reveal significant changes in the Greek real estate market. In the recent presentation of the survey (in Attica and Thessaloniki), new trends that will shape the landscape for 2026 were highlighted: 1. The dominance of sellers  For the first time, there is such a marked imbalance: there are now almost twice as many sellers as buyers. While the percentage of sellers remains stable at

Extensions and what applies A legislative regulation was recently passed in Parliament (Government Gazette Issue A' 231/12.12.2025) extending for two (2) years – until December 31, 2027 – the validity of all building permits that expired on December 31, 2025. Extensions of one or two years are also granted for various categories of building permits, such as permits for buildings whose load-bearing structure has been completed, in order to finish the facades or the roof. This

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