Greece’s real estate market is increasingly shifting toward conversion projects, restoration developments, and regulated long-term investment structures following the implementation of revised Golden Visa rules. The updated framework is reshaping investor strategy across Athens and other major markets.

Greek residential property prices rose by 7.8% in 2025 despite stricter Golden Visa regulations and weaker foreign investment inflows. The market remained resilient due to housing shortages, tourism demand, infrastructure investment, and growing focus on long-term investment fundamentals.

Greece introduced major Golden Visa reforms in 2025, including €800,000 investment thresholds in prime areas and stricter Airbnb restrictions. The changes shifted the market away from speculative buying toward long-term, higher-quality investment strategies, while commercial conversion projects and regulated developments gained importance.