Foreign demand for real estate in Greece is rising this year, according to data from RE/MAX Hellas, confirming the country’s position as one of the most stable and attractive destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean for second homes, holiday properties and investment opportunities.
The annual survey by RE/MAX Hellas, Greece’s largest real estate network, is based on completed transactions across its nationwide network. It maps buyers’ countries of origin, age profiles, the number of visits made before purchasing, intentions for permanent relocation, and financing methods.
In Attica, Israeli buyers account for the largest share of foreign purchasers, followed by buyers from Turkey and Lebanon, with notable interest also coming from China and Ukraine. Israelis also top the list in Thessaloniki, where they are followed by buyers from Bulgaria, Germany, Turkey and Albania.
In the rest of the country, Germans represent the largest group of foreign buyers, while Bulgarians and French investors maintain a strong presence. Israelis and Turks follow closely.
The age profile of foreign buyers shows a clear concentration in middle age. Four in ten purchasers (40%) are between 41 and 50 years old, while those aged 51–60 account for 27%. Buyers over 61 represent 16% of the total, and those aged 31–40 make up 14%. Younger buyers under 30 remain a small minority, at just 3%.
Buyer behavior also reveals a cautious but steady approach. Most foreign purchasers (68%) visit Greece two to three times before deciding to buy, while 16% make more than three visits. Another 16% proceed after just one visit.
As for long-term plans, 57% leave open the possibility of settling permanently in Greece, and 18% state a clear intention to do so. One in four buyers does not plan a permanent move.
Finally, financing trends highlight strong liquidity: 90% of foreign buyers used their own funds, speeding up transactions, while only 10% relied on borrowing.
