Greek mortgage guides for UK buyers

Clear finance and purchase guidance, written for British buyers navigating Greece as third-country nationals.

Buying in Corfu, the Ionian or Crete?

The islands with the longest British connection are also the ones where older stone properties, island logistics and title history most often affect what a lender will agree to. Start with the finance, then narrow the search.

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Greek border area clearance for UK buyers
Legal
Bas Terpstra6 September 20268 min read

Buying in a Greek border area: the clearance UK buyers now need

Several Greek regions and islands require non-EU buyers to obtain committee approval before completion. Where it applies, how long it takes, and why it belongs in your mortgage timetable rather than at the notary.

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Brexit and Greek mortgages for UK buyers
Financing
Bas Terpstra5 September 20267 min read

Brexit and Greek mortgages: what actually changed for UK buyers

Your right to buy did not change. Your lending category and your time in the country did. What being a third-country national means for loan-to-value, paperwork and the 90-day rule.

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Using UK home equity to buy a property in Greece
Financing
Bas Terpstra3 September 20268 min read

Using UK home equity to buy in Greece

Remortgage, further advance or second charge. How each route is assessed, what it costs, and why raising sterling against a UK home is not the same as borrowing in euros against a Greek one.

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