How to make money on a short-term lease in Athens: an investor's guide
Greek real estate returns the interest of foreign investors. According to the Bank of Greece, the total value of transactions that foreigners entered into the Greek real estate market in…

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Phuket: “Treasure Island” for foreign investors
Thailand is the second most popular country in Asia after China. According to the World Tourism Organization, in 2017, tourists from abroad visited Thailand 35 million times. And according to…

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Save on lawyers later, and not at the beginning: Dew-diligence of commercial real estate in Germany
German real estate is one of the most reliable assets in Europe. Partly because of this, modern Germany is considered to be the seller’s market: good properties are bought up…

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Investment in rental business in Greece: European residence permit and high profitability amid rising prices

On August 30, the Independent Public Revenue Authority of Greece (AADE) announced the launch of a digital registry for those who rent out Greek property for short-term rent through online platforms: for example, Airbnb, Booking and HomeAway. Those who ignore the new rule face a fine of 5 thousand euros. The purpose of the regulator is to provide tax control and protection of tenants’ rights. Although the relevant law came into force on January 1, 2018, the launch of the registry was postponed several times and took place only eight months later. Continue reading

Areas of Athens: where to look for real estate with potential
For Greece, the worst is over, says Deutsche Bank CEO John Krayan. “The light is finally visible at the end of the tunnel. The forecast for 2018 remains positive, but…

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