How Do I Sell Inherited Property in Greece?

Selling inherited Greek property from abroad is entirely possible and more common than most people expect, but the process has several steps that need to happen in the right order before any sale can proceed. Skipping or rushing steps is the most common reason sales stall, sometimes for years.

Step One: Formally Accept the Inheritance First

Before you can sell inherited Greek property, you must legally own it. That means formally accepting the inheritance through a notarial deed and registering that deed at the local land registry or cadastral office in the name of each heir. You cannot transfer title to a buyer until the title is first properly in your name. If the inheritance was never formally accepted, that step needs to happen before anything else.

Step Two: Clear Outstanding Tax Obligations

Outstanding ENFIA property tax, inheritance tax, and any other debts attached to the property must be settled before a sale can be completed. A buyer's lawyer will conduct due diligence that will surface any outstanding obligations, and Greek authorities will not permit a clean title transfer if debts exist. A tax clearance certificate confirming no outstanding tax liabilities is a required document in the sale dossier. The GetGreece tax compliance service can review and settle any outstanding obligations on your behalf before you proceed to the sale stage.

Step Three: Obtain the Required Documents

Selling a Greek property requires assembling a specific set of documents before a notary can proceed with the sale contract. These include the title deed registered in your name, an ENFIA certificate confirming payment or settlement of property tax, a tax clearance certificate, an Energy Performance Certificate, a Building Identity Card confirming the property's legal status, and an engineer's certificate confirming the property matches its approved building permits. If any unauthorized constructions exist on the property, these need to be regularized before the sale or the sale cannot proceed.

Step Four: Price and Market the Property

Once the legal and tax situation is clean, the property needs to be valued and listed. A local real estate agent handles marketing and viewings on the ground in Greece. Real estate agent commissions in Greece are typically around 2 percent plus VAT from both the seller and the buyer. A professional valuation helps set a realistic asking price that reflects current market conditions rather than an outdated objective value figure.

The Capital Gains Tax Window

One of the most important things to know about selling in 2026 is that Greece has suspended the 15 percent capital gains tax on property sales until December 31, 2026. This means a sale completed before the end of this year avoids capital gains tax entirely on any profit from the sale. Whether this suspension will be extended beyond 2026 is not yet confirmed, making 2026 a particularly favorable year to sell if you have been considering it.

You Do Not Need to Travel to Greece to Sell

The entire sale process can be managed through a limited power of attorney. You authorize a legal representative in Greece to sign the sale contract on your behalf, coordinate with the notary, and manage the transfer of funds. Sellers are also required to have a Greek bank account to receive the proceeds, since cash payments for real estate are prohibited in Greece and all transfers must be made by bank transfer or certified bank check.

How GetGreece Can Help

If your inherited property is ready to sell or you want to understand what it would take to get it to that point, GetGreece can help. The team coordinates the inheritance acceptance if it has not yet been completed, manages tax clearance, and works with local professionals in Greece to move the sale forward without you needing to be present at any stage.