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New for 2026  ·  Annual Publication

The Pelagos Greece Living Index

Our independent annual assessment scoring 8 Greek destinations across 12 criteria — lifestyle, healthcare, schools, privacy, investment outlook and more. North-East Corfu ranks first. Free to download.

Greece  ·  Tax & Legal  ·  9 Sep 2026

Greece Raises Property Transfer Tax to 15% for Non-EU Buyers — What We Know So Far

A fivefold increase for non-EU buyers, proposed from January 2027, still unpublished as law. What is confirmed, what remains open, and what it means for Golden Visa buyers and UK nationals.

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Greece  ·  Press  ·  8 Aug 2026

The Telegraph Names the Greek Islands Stealing the Spotlight from Mykonos

The Telegraph’s London Magazine identifies Greece’s lesser-known islands as where serious buyers are looking. What it means for Corfu, Paxos and Paros — and for buyers the article reaches.

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Greece  ·  Market Data  ·  7 Aug 2026

Corfu and Crete Crack Rightmove’s Top 10 Overseas Destinations for UK Buyers

For the first time, two Greek destinations appear simultaneously in Rightmove’s annual ranking of the most-searched overseas locations for UK buyers. What the data actually means — and what it doesn’t.

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Marcus Notes · July 2026

The World Is Looking at Greece Again

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has the world watching Greece. A note on why a spotlight is a reason to look — never a reason to buy — and what endures once the cameras leave.

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Working with Advisers · Buyer's Guide 2026

How to Choose a Greek Property Advisory in 2026

Most firms calling themselves a "property advisory" in Greece are estate agents by another name. The questions that separate genuine buyer representation from relabelled brokerage — before you sign anything.

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Legal & Risk · Buyer's Guide 2026

How to Reduce Risk When Buying Property in Greece

Title defects, unauthorised structures, forced-heirship complications and off-plan exposure — the real risks in a Greek transaction, and the specific step that reduces each one.

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Working with Advisers · UK Buyers 2026

Why UK Buyers Struggle With Greek Property Advice

Post-Brexit non-EU status, forced heirship, no UK-style searches, and GBP/EUR exposure. Why advice that works in London often doesn't translate to a Greek transaction.

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Greece · Market Report 2026

The Finest Luxury Villas for Sale in Greece — A 2026 Guide

Why Greece now competes directly with the Côte d'Azur for UHNW buyers — the locations, the prices and what the market really looks like from the inside.

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Greece · Legal Guide

Buying Property in Greece as a Foreigner — The Complete Guide

Step-by-step legal process, full cost breakdown, Golden Visa overview and the critical mistakes to avoid. Written for non-Greek buyers.

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Corfu · Destination Report

Corfu Real Estate — Why the Ionian's Crown Jewel Commands Premium Prices

North-east Corfu, Kassiopi, the Garítsa Bay area — where to buy, what to pay, and why the finest transactions so rarely list publicly.

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Greece · Golden Visa 2026

Greece Golden Visa 2026 — Everything UHNW Buyers Need to Know

The €800k threshold, prime zones, family inclusion, five-year renewal and the realistic path to citizenship. What holders actually experience.

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Athens Riviera · Destination

Athens Riviera — Europe's Rising Riviera for Global Wealth

The Hellinikon development, branded residences from Four Seasons and Nobu, and why Vouliagmeni is now spoken of alongside Monaco.

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Mallorca · Market Intelligence · 2026

Mallorca Has 7,000 Estate Agents — and No Way to Count the Homes for Sale

Spain has no regulated estate agent profession and no official property count. Why the world's most agent-saturated luxury market is exactly where a trusted independent buyer's adviser matters most.

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Greece · Market Intelligence · 2026

Greece Named World's Most Beautiful Country 2026 — What It Means for Serious Buyers

The World Population Review has ranked Greece first globally for natural beauty in 2026, ahead of New Zealand and Italy. Why this validates what serious buyers already know — and why the window to act remains open.

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Greece · Family Relocation · 2026

Relocating to Greece with Children — What Families Need to Know

Schools, healthcare, timing and the questions that matter most. Drawing on Savills' international education research and Pelagos's own experience advising relocating families.

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Greece · Annual Index · 2026

The Pelagos Greece Living Index 2026

An independent annual assessment scoring 8 Greek destinations across 12 criteria. North-East Corfu ranks first. Full scorecard, methodology and downloadable PDF.

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Marcus Marcus · Location Assessments · 2026

Would Marcus Recommend It?

Honest assessments of Corfu for families, Paxos as a first Greek home, Athens vs island living, Mykonos for investment, Paros and Lefkada for remote workers.

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Greece · Wealth Migration · 2026

Why the World's Wealthiest Are Choosing Greece — The Henley Report 2026

Greece scores 70.5 in the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2026 — above the UK at 68.3 — and is named the clearest European beneficiary of Spain and Portugal's golden visa closures.

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Greece · Off-Market Guide

How to Find Off-Market Property in Greece — The Private Buyer's Guide

The finest Greek properties overwhelmingly trade off-market. What that means, why it matters, and how the right introduction changes everything.

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🌍 Tax · Legal Overview

International Property Tax for UK Buyers — Greece, the Balearics, Spain and Italy

DTT networks, capital gains implications, ENFIA, Balearic property tax and Italy's flat tax — a practical overview for internationally mobile buyers navigating multi-jurisdiction ownership.

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🧭 Buyer Psychology · Research 2025

Why the Wealthiest Buyers Never Search Online

79% of ultra-high-net-worth individuals find their adviser through personal recommendation — not portals, not Google. What the data reveals about how serious buyers actually make decisions.

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💬 Working with Advisers · Research 2025

The Communication Gap in Luxury Property

Only 3% of UHNW buyers prefer a phone call. 96% use WhatsApp daily. Why most property advisers are reaching the wrong people, on the wrong channel, at the wrong moment.

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📊 Market Intelligence · Research 2025

What UHNWIs Are Actually Spending On in 2025

83% plan to increase travel and hospitality spending. 35% plan to increase real estate investment. Why the shift toward experience over assets makes Greece the most timely acquisition in the Mediterranean.

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Private waterfront villa with pool set among olive trees on the Corfu coastline, aerial view

A private waterfront estate on the northeast coast of Corfu.

Northeast Corfu, Greece
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