Unplanned construction in Greece is undergoing a radical transformation. What was until recently considered a simple, routine procedure is now evolving into the most critical and financially burdensome issue in urban planning law. The game is no longer played in square meters, but in the urban planning identity of the property. A plot of land that was considered “gold” yesterday may lose most of its commercial value tomorrow. Conversely, clear documentation now translates int

The General Directorate of Urban Planning at the Ministry of Environment and Energy has clarified the situation regarding the possibility of issuing building permits in areas where the implementation of the urban planning study is still underway. This statement came in response to a related question submitted to Parliament by the Member of Parliament for Ioannina, Mr. Stavros Kalogiannis, as reported by B2Green. In his question, Mr. Kalogiannis asked the Ministry to reconside

Most conflicts in apartment buildings don't stem from major construction projects, but from everyday, seemingly harmless alterations to the exterior of the apartments. The usual "suspects":Replacing window frames, painting balconies, installing awnings, mounting air conditioners on the facade, or building canopies and pergolas. The legal reality: These actions are not simply a right of the owner within his or her apartment. Because they affect the appearance of the building,