News & Views on real estate and the economy

Legal tips to prevent costly mistakes on Greek real estate

Buying a property in Greece can be a difficult process. Lots of checks need to be held on a number of issues and often unexpected hurdles...

Greece's real estate market recovery seen slowing

Greece's real estate market is seen continuing to recover in the next few years but at a slower pace than that seen recently, says Eri Mi...

Intercontinental International sees promising year ahead, expansion-CEO

With property worth 100 million euros on its books, real estate investment firm (REIC) Intercontinental International (ICI) is gearing up...

Chinese can't get enough of Greece, says Shanghai-based architect

The Chinese are thirsty for more things Greek right now in a trend that is likely to continue, says the architect of Hellas House in Shan...

When architecture and dance merge into one

Forget about about the drawing board, Sofia Kondylia has other ways of drawing up plans. A multidisciplinary artist, Kondylia believes in...

KLAB wants architecture back in public buildings - and is getting it

“Schools should be designed by the finest architects. They’re the place where aesthetics are shaped, they are the cradle of the younger g...

Charagionis hooks up with Fortress, offloads 90 mln euro loan-Chairman

US investment fund Fortress is in advanced talks to take on a 90 million euro bank loan held by real estate company Charagionis, making i...

Grivalia property portfolio may grow 25% by year end-CEO

Real estate investment company Grivalia may increase the number of properties it owns by more than 25% by the end of the year amidst a po...

Rich Greeks return to local real estate as buyers-Algean

Wealthy Greeks that were moving money out of Greece at the peak of the crisis and buying properties in London are returning to the local ...

Chinese appetite for Greek property seen rising

A growing appetite for Greek real estate among Chinese buyers is expected to continue as low property prices in Greece and progress Athen...

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