2008-09-25Buying in Greece
With the laid back lifestyle, exceptional sunshine, crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches, visitors of Rhodes and the Greek Islands are no longer staying just for a holiday, but are investing in a beautiful holiday home. In the 2008 Travelers Choice Destination Awards, Rhodes was ranked the number one holiday destination in Europe and was ranked 5th in the top worldwide destinations. With its increasing popularity, Rhodes is becoming the new up and coming property and rental hotspot. Approximately 1.3 million people visit Rhodes every year and this figure is continuing to grow. As with buying any property, whether it be at home or abroad, it is essential to know the local laws. Enlisting a laywer with thorough knowledge of the Greek property purchasing system will ease the worry of this process. With approximately 70,000 foreign owners with property in Greece at the moment, the Greek islands have definitely become the new place to be buying your perfect holiday get-away.
