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Greek real estate and housing regulatory reforms

Overview

Greece is advancing legislative reforms targeting real estate, debt management, and urban housing. Significant regulatory changes regarding auctions and primary residence protection are set to take effect in late 2026. Starting September 1, 2026, a new digital platform managed by the Federation of Judicial Bailiffs of Greece facilitates the seizure of bank accounts, replacing manual service with electronic declarations and Unique Declaration Codes (MKD). New Cadastre procedures are also being implemented to address property ownership claims and technical corrections. As of September 16, 2026, individuals claiming ownership through acquisitive prescription for properties listed under ‘unknown owner’ status must undergo a mandatory mediation process involving a certified legal mediator. Furthermore, starting September 18, a digital process via ‘metavoles’ will allow for the correction of property boundaries and geometric data. Notably, these reforms allow owners to correct property square footage discrepancies without facing retroactive ENFIA charges, fines, or interest. On September 21, 2026, the Extrajudicial Debt Settlement Mechanism implemented a new framework to protect debtors' primary residences. This regulation allows individuals to decouple their main home from other real estate assets during restructuring. By consenting to the voluntary liquidation of secondary properties, such as holiday homes or land, debtors can achieve greater debt write-offs and lower monthly installments, as settlement calculations are based solely on the value of the primary residence and the debtor's income. Once a settlement is signed, creditors are prohibited from conducting auctions or forced executions on the primary residence. Kyriakos Pierrakakis stated in Parliament that the mechanism is being transformed into a tool for protecting the primary home. Efforts to implement the Property Ownership and Management Registry (MIDA) are facing delays due to technical discrepancies between public databases.

Entities

Greece · Independent Authority for Public Revenue · Ministry of National Economy and Finance · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Kyriakos Pierrakakis

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece considers solutions for 72 billion euro non-performing loan stock

    Greece is exploring two debt restructuring models to address 72 billion euros in non-performing loans, including debt haircuts for heirs and property transfers with life estate rights.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    MIDA real estate registry to enter pilot phase soon

    Greece is testing the MIDA real estate registry, which will require owners to link E9 tax declarations with Land Registry records and declare current property usage and active leases.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greece updates debt settlement mechanism to protect primary residences

    Greece has updated its out-of-court settlement mechanism to allow debtors to protect their primary residences by consenting to the liquidation of other properties to settle debts.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece property registry MIDA faces implementation delays

    Greece's digital property registry (MIDA) faces delays due to technical discrepancies and a lack of interconnection between various public databases, including tax and land registry records.

  5. [BUSINESS] 18 sources
    Greece updates debt mechanism to protect primary residences

    Greece has updated its Extrajudicial Debt Settlement Mechanism to allow debtors to protect their primary residence by consenting to the liquidation of other properties, such as secondary homes or land.

  6. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece implements new primary residence protections via debt settlement mechanism

    Greece has implemented a new out-of-court settlement framework as of September 21, 2026, allowing debtors to protect their primary residences by liquidating secondary assets to reduce total debt.

  7. [BUSINESS] 30 sources
    Greece implements new debt mechanism to protect primary residences

    Greece has launched an enhanced extrajudicial debt mechanism to protect primary residences by allowing debtors to liquidate secondary assets to secure lower payments and larger debt write-offs.

  8. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Greece postpones mandatory bank rent payments to July 2027

    Greece has postponed the mandatory requirement for rent payments via bank transfers to July 1, 2027, due to technical issues with data synchronization and property registries.

  9. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Greece implements real estate tax reforms and MIDA registry updates

    Greece is introducing real estate reforms through 2027, including expanded ENFIA tax exemptions for 650,000 owners and new procedures for correcting property dimensions via the MIDA registry.

  10. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece implements new Cadastre ownership and correction procedures

    Greece is introducing new Cadastre procedures, including mandatory mediation for ownership claims via acquisitive prescription and digital tools for correcting property boundaries and geometric data.

  11. [BUSINESS] 28 sources
    Greece implements pension boosts and rent payment delays

    Greece announces several economic updates, including a postponement of mandatory bank-only rent payments to July 2027, a 400-euro boost for 2.2 million pensioners, and new tax reliefs for the self-employed.

  12. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece proposes increasing property transfer tax to 15% for non-EU buyers

    Greece plans to raise property transfer taxes from 3% to 15% for certain non-EU residential buyers starting July 2027 to improve housing affordability.

  13. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greece implements digital process for bank account seizures

    Greece is implementing a new digital platform for bank account seizures starting September 1, 2026, replacing paper-based processes with electronic declarations between bailiffs and banks.

  14. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greece targets undeclared short-term rentals via digital tracking

    Greek tax authorities are using digital footprints and citizen reports to crack down on undeclared short-term rentals, uncovering thousands of discrepancies in the luxury tourism sector.

  15. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greece considers extension of mandatory bank transfers for rent

    Greek authorities are considering an extension for mandatory rent payments via bank transfers due to delays in the activation of the MIDA real estate registry.

  16. [BUSINESS] 16 sources
    Greece delays mandatory rent payments via banks due to MIDA registry setbacks

    Greece is considering delaying mandatory rent payments via banks due to technical delays in the Property Ownership and Management Registry (MIDA), which is vital for tax cross-checking.

  17. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Greece to reform 1929 property laws for apartment buildings

    Greek Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis announced a reform of 1929 property laws to modernize apartment building management and resolve ownership issues, while also addressing the Tempi tragedy trial.

  18. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Greece extends Airbnb restrictions and introduces housing measures

    Greece is extending bans on new short-term rental registrations in parts of Athens and Thessaloniki until 2027 and introducing a 2.2 billion euro package to support long-term housing and low-interest loans.

  19. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Greece to increase property transfer tax for non-EU buyers

    Greece will raise the property transfer tax from 3% to 15% for non-EU residential buyers starting July 2027 to combat housing speculation and improve affordability for local residents.

  20. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece to reform property laws and Airbnb regulations

    Greece is drafting new property laws to modernize co-ownership rules and regulate short-term rentals like Airbnb, introducing a 51% majority rule for apartment building decisions.

  21. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greece plans tax relief and VAT changes to boost housing availability

    The Greek government is planning tax relief, including potential VAT reductions and a freeze on the 24% tax for new properties through 2027, to boost social and affordable housing availability.

  22. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece implements law to convert commercial buildings into housing

    Greece has passed a law allowing the conversion of vacant commercial and industrial buildings into residential homes to address the housing crisis and revitalize urban areas.

  23. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greece implements new primary residence protection and auction reforms

    Greece is introducing new regulations to protect primary residences and streamline debt restructuring through an electronic platform and asset separation mechanisms starting in late 2026.

  24. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece plans dual tax relief for real estate sector

    The Greek government is planning dual tax relief for real estate, including VAT reductions and a freeze on the 24% VAT for new builds through 2027, to boost social and affordable housing supply.

Sources

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