Investor Resources
Athens Market Snapshot — Key Figures (2025 Data)
| +7.7% National residential price growth 2025 |
+6.6% Athens apartment price growth Q3 2025 |
€4,091/m² Avg asking price central Athens (+7.15% YoY) |
| 34M Athens Airport passengers 2025 — record high (+6.7%) |
+2.1% Greece GDP growth Q3 2025 |
€800,000 Golden Visa threshold — central Athens zones |
Rental Yields — Athens 2025
| Zone / Property Type | Gross Yield | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Centre (Kolonaki, Ampelokipoi, Pangrati) | 4.5 – 6.0% | Long-term residential; strong tenant demand |
| Athens Centre — Short-Term Rental (STR) | 6.0 – 9.0% | Subject to STR licensing & new 2024 regulations |
| Piraeus / Port Zone | 5.0 – 7.0% | Rising demand; infrastructure investment ongoing |
| Southern Suburbs (Glyfada, Voula) | 3.5 – 5.0% | Premium market; lower yield, higher capital values |
| New-build / Off-plan (central Athens) | 5.0 – 7.5% | Depends on delivery timeline and spec; VAT may apply |
Yield estimates based on market data from Spitogatos, Bank of Greece, and RICS Greece (2025). Gross yield only — net yield varies with management costs, vacancy, and tax. Not investment advice.
All links below are to official or institutional sources. Not investment advice — always verify data directly with the source and consult a qualified professional before making any investment decision.
Property Market Data
Residential Property Price Index — Q3 2025 — Bank of Greece
Official quarterly index tracking apartment prices by region and building age. The authoritative source for price trends in Greece.
Residential Property Price Index — Q1 2025 — Bank of Greece
Earlier quarterly data for year-on-year comparison and growth trajectory.
EMF HYPOSTAT 2025 — Greece Country Report — European Mortgage Federation
Comprehensive housing finance and residential market data. Includes mortgage lending volumes, price indices, and affordability metrics.
Greece Residential Property Price History — Global Property Guide
Long-run price history, rental yields, and affordability ratios. Updated regularly. Useful for international investors comparing markets.
Tourism & Connectivity
AIA Passenger Traffic — Full Year 2025 — Athens International Airport
34 million passengers in 2025, a record high (+6.7% on 2024). Essential context for short-term rental investors demonstrating Athens' growing inbound visitor base.
AIA Annual Report 2024 — Athens International Airport
Full annual report covering financial performance, route development, and long-term growth strategy.
AIA Monthly Traffic Development — Athens International Airport Investor Relations
Monthly passenger and cargo statistics. Useful for tracking seasonal patterns relevant to short-term rental yield projections.
Economy & Macroeconomics
Note on the Greek Economy — December 2025 — Bank of Greece
Governor's note on current macroeconomic conditions, growth outlook, and financial stability. Authoritative and concise.
IMF Article IV Consultation — Greece 2025 — International Monetary Fund
Annual IMF assessment of Greece's economy, fiscal position, and structural reforms. The benchmark reference for international institutional investors.
Bank of Greece — Monetary Policy & Financial Stability Reports — Bank of Greece
Bi-annual monetary policy reports and annual financial stability review. Key for understanding the interest rate environment affecting property buyers.
ELSTAT — Economic Statistics — Hellenic Statistical Authority
Official Greek statistics: GDP, inflation, construction activity, building permits. The primary source for verified national economic data.
Golden Visa & Foreign Investment
Greek Golden Visa — Official Government Page — Ministry of Migration and Asylum
The authoritative source for current GV thresholds (€800,000 in prime zones), eligible investment types, application process, and required documents. Always verify here before advising clients.
Greece Golden Visa 2026 — Investor Guide — Get Golden Visa
Plain-language breakdown of the current GV programme, costs, timeline, and eligible property types. Good resource to share with prospective GV clients.
Enterprise Greece — Foreign Investment Portal — Ministry of Economy
Official investment promotion body. Data on FDI flows, sector opportunities, and incentives for developer and institutional investor clients.
Legal Framework & Professional Standards
Real Estate Agent Licensing — Official Procedure — Greek Government (Mitos Registry)
Official licensing and registration requirements under Law 4072/2012. Chamber of Commerce and GEMI registration procedure.
CEPI European Code of Conduct for Real Estate Professionals — CEPI
The pan-European code covering transparency, conflict of interest, confidentiality, and professional standards. The Real Estate Association of Athens-Attica is a CEPI member.
CEPI Immosurance — AML Compliance Tool for Agents — CEPI
Purpose-built AML/KYC tool for real estate agents. Automates Customer Due Diligence obligations under Greek Law 4557/2018.
Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) — HDPA
Greek regulator enforcing GDPR (Law 4624/2019). Guidance on privacy policy obligations and data breach notification for businesses.
Greece VAT Suspension on New Real Estate — Extended to December 2026 — KPMG Tax News Flash
VAT suspension for building constructors on unsold new properties extended to 31 December 2026. Important context for developer and new-build clients.
Ktimataki · Central Athens Real Estate Specialist · ktimataki.com · Last reviewed June 2026
