What does it cost to buy property in Greece?
Brokerage fees are negotiated in the written agreement. Buyer and seller may each have a separate fee; this is not necessarily a 50/50 split. Confirm your agreed fee and any dual representation.
Calculate my property costsExample: €500,000 resale purchase
| Fee | Indicative amount | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Property transfer tax VAT on new builds is suspended until end-2026, so transfer tax applies. | €15,450 | verified 2026-10-13 |
| Notary fees | €4,030 – €6,200 | verified 2026-10-13 |
| Land registry / cadastre | €2,500 – €3,875 | verified 2026-10-13 |
| Independent lawyer | €3,100 – €6,200 | estimate 2026-10-13 |
| Engineer certificate | €372 – €992 | estimate 2026-10-13 |
| Agency fee (buyer share) Brokerage fees are negotiated in the written agreement. Buyer and seller may each have a separate fee; this is not necessarily a 50/50 split. Confirm your agreed fee and any dual representation. | €12,400 Only if owed under your agreement | estimate 2026-10-14 Source |
Common questions
Who pays the estate agency?
Brokerage fees are negotiated in the written agreement. Buyer and seller may each have a separate fee; this is not necessarily a 50/50 split. Confirm your agreed fee and any dual representation.
Can the fees differ locally?
The current calculator uses country-wide rules. Local valuations, exemptions and professional quotes can still change your costs.
Are mortgages or insurance included?
Financing is separate. First-year home insurance is included only where a sourced estimate is available; otherwise a quote is needed. Personal gains taxes, special exemptions and unknown commission are not complete estimates.
Does the IIPE route guarantee a saving?
No. Taxes and required costs remain payable. Only your avoidable, separately agreed agency fee can be compared with IIPE services, assuming the same property price and outcome. An existing mandate may still require payment.