Greece Property Calculators
Estimate transfer tax, notary fees, land registry fees and legal costs before you make an offer — updated for 2026 rates.
Extra costs on top of price: 0%
This is an estimate for general planning purposes only and is not tax, legal or financial advice. Transfer tax exemptions, VAT suspension rules and notary scales can change — always confirm final figures with a licensed Greek notary and lawyer before signing a purchase agreement.
Transfer tax is actually calculated on whichever is higher: the price you agree, or the property's official "objective value." Look it up on the Greek government's objective property value tool (gov.gr) before finalising your offer.
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View GREX Listings →Beyond the purchase price, buyers typically pay transfer tax (3% for most resale properties), a notary fee of around 1.5%, a land registry fee of about 0.575%, and legal fees of roughly 1%. Altogether, these extra costs usually add 6–7% on top of the property price, though the exact figure depends on the scenario (resale, new-build, first-time buyer, or company purchase) and whether you also use a real-estate agent.
New-build properties can fall under VAT rather than transfer tax, but Greece has repeatedly suspended VAT on new builds, which is why this calculator shows €0 transfer tax for the "new-build" scenario by default. VAT suspension rules change periodically, so always confirm the current status with your notary or lawyer before relying on this figure.
Greece offers a transfer tax exemption for first-time buyers on the first €200,000 of a property's value (the exact threshold can be higher for married couples or families with children). Any value above that threshold is still taxed at the standard rate. This calculator applies the exemption only to the first €200,000 — confirm your personal threshold with a lawyer, since family status can change it.
Notary fees are generally around 1.5% of the declared property value (with a legal minimum fee that can apply to lower-priced properties), and land registry registration fees are approximately 0.575%. Both are paid once, at the time of the purchase, and are calculated independently of whether transfer tax or VAT applies.
No — foreign buyers pay the same transfer tax, notary and land registry fees as Greek citizens. The main extra consideration for non-EU buyers is usually the Golden Visa investment threshold (if applying for residency through the purchase) and, in some border regions, an additional permit requirement that has no extra tax cost but can add processing time.
Yes — an independent lawyer is strongly recommended and is standard practice in Greek property transactions. They verify the title is free of liens or disputes, check planning and building-permit compliance, and represent your interests separately from the notary (who is a neutral public official) and the seller's agent. Legal fees are typically around 1% of the purchase price.