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I read with great interest the following post by Independent: Greek Paradise

First of all, I would like to make clear that I agree with the most of the concerns stated in the article. Indeed, due to un-controlled properties development in Greece for many years now, makes very possible the paradise of Cyclades Islands to be destroyed. Off course, following the recent globe financial crisis, the situation now is slightly different. But the problem remains and actually is a complicated problem. Difficult to suggest any particular solution, but we could point some things:

• Any solution should take in to account that the nature of the Greek Islands should be protected by any way. Protection of the physical environment should be a must and not a second priority.
  
• The promotion of the Greek Islands should follow the trend for holidays with ecological concerns and sensitivity.
  
• Greek Islands, and especially the Cyclades Islands are of a unique nature. Any property and construction policy should be restricted such that is for the benefit of all (tourists, developers, locals, goverment) and most importantly to ensure the safety of the nature.
  
• I am suggesting some places to be declared from national organizations (like United Nations, European Union) as protected and to be supervised by local and international authorities.
  

This is just few points that could be a starting point for any possible solution. The problem is serious and we will post any other related posts from local or international mass media. The same applies also for other Greek Islands like Rhodes and Crete.

We will post again soon,
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Santorini: A wonderful island

One of my best destinations in Cyclades Islands is Santorini!

Only the thought that the island is a volcano and its shape is the result of volcanic eruptions is breathtaking.

From the time you reach the island with the ship and you face the steep cliff of various colors, with little white houses and churches with blue domes at the feet of the cliff and at the very edge of its top you understand the uniqueness of the island.

A stroll at the pedestrian alleys will convince you that you had made the right choice when you decide to visit it.

You should not forget to visit the famous villages Oia, with the fantastic sunset and Fira, with the Archaeological Museum.

The beaches, like Kamari, Perissa, Red Beach and Monilithos are very attractive, because of their black sand and deep blue waters.Also a daily trip to the Volcano is strongly recommended!

The island has good connection with Piraeus port with daily ships and with International Airport of Athens El. Venizelos with daily flights. Yeah, its sound easy and is easy indeed!

Santorini recently started being not also a famous summer destination, but also a great place for living all the year! If you are interested to buy a house in Santorini I am sure that you will find the following links useful:

• Properties for sale in Santorini
• House for sale in Santorini
• A great offer, a house for sale in Santorini
• Property in Santorini

As you see is not so expensive for finding a house in Santorini!

We will post soon with a slightly different post and we will continue our restaurant.

Milos Restaurants

Well, visiting a Greek Island, definitely you seek to visit its unique beauties, but you also seek to find restaurants for enjoying your summer nights.

In Milos I had the chance to visit some nice restaurants- I will call them tavernas from now on and I would like to share with you my impressions. I start with my favourite one, the "Petrino" at Zefiria.

Zefiria is a village in the mainland of Milos, at the way for the beach of Agia Kiriaki. Is easily approached from the port Adamantas too. Zefiria is not Milos tourist-attraction, but is a very nice and quiet place. Also the restaurant, does not have a great view to the sea as you might looking for, but for me, the fact that I was eating in a quite, small and nice village, was a great feeling. You could visit the attractions over the day or to visit them later :)

Manolis, the owner of the restaurant; a very friendly person together with young Ilias make a wonderful team. The restaurant offers a variety of Greek foods like: Keftedakia (meatballs), Summer varieties like Gemista, Mousakas and many more. In other words, for whatever you will choose to eat there, the food quality is very high and mostly: HOME MADED! This is what does that corner unique. You are for holidays and after all you end up eating just like home! I really enjoyed that feeling! By visiting that taverna you feel more part of the island, and really hosted from its people, instead of just visiting an unknown place where everybody see you as a tourist.

By the way, I really enjoyed tasting simple things at that restaurant like: Pittakia (small cheese pies, a Milos delicatessen), Fried potatoes (yup, just plain potatoes!), Baked Feta (feta; a greek variety of cheese) and Keftedakia (meatballs). Yeah I know, that you might think that I did not eat something very different, but guys, tasting this food at your holidays, when you are sick of eating outside, eating home maded food, makes you very satisfied.

Of course I will come back with more restaurant reviews, but this post is mostly dedicated to that restaurant, that made my summer nights so Greek and so friendly.

And yes, if you plan to buy a house in Milos I am sure that these guys will help you a lot: Properties in Milos

Thanks for reading!
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Life in Syros

Life in Syros!

Although the summer is over there is always a good reason to visit Syros!
Syros is the capital of Cyclades islands. Being close to Piraeus’ port (80n.m.) and its frequent connection with it, make it popular to lovers of travelling.

The capital of Syros is Hermoupolis, “The sovereign of Cyclades”! It is built in an amphitheatrically way. The baronial neoclassic buildings, the well-saved mansions of past century, the imposing churches and the traditional settlements, are the first pictures to fill your sight. In Hermoupolis also reside the Region of Southern Aegean and the Prefecture Cyclades.

You should not omit to visit some of the better-known buildings such as the Town Hall, the Spiritualistic center, the Theatre of Apollo and the Archeological Museum.

You can also visit the neighborhood Vaporia, where you will be charmed by the architecture of the homes that have as their company the saltines of the sea and High Syros, where a stroll in its small alleys is certainly a unique experience!

When you leave from the capital Hermoupolis you will notice that there are plenty of places that you can visit and in every corner of the island there is something new.

From the areas of Azolimnos, Vari, Poseidonia and Dellagratsia with its luxurious houses and its aristocratic appearance, to the fish-town of Finikas and the region of Galissa with complete tourist resorts and a magical view it is becoming clear the specialness of the island.

The beaches offer unique relaxation and amusement moments whether you prefer them quite or crowded.

If you are convinced and want to buy a house in Syros, you can check in www.agreekproperty.com

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Summer in Milos

Yes! After some time we are back again.

The summer unfortunately is over and as everybody, we spent our
vacations in a Greek Island. This time the choice was Milos. A
wonderful island, with unbelievable sea sides and beaches. What
you could say for Sarakiniko, Firopotamos and Mandrakia. Just
google the names and you will find a couple of images.

Plaka, the main town of the island, was one of my favourite
destinations.

Somehow when you live outside of Adamantas (Milo's port) you
believe that Milos is an empty island, without inhabitants. You
travel, without actually meeting any village. Only Zefiria, is a
small village in the mainland with some traffic. You keep this
impression till you go to Plaka. Then you see that Milos, indeed
is an island, with its own life and culture. The nights, are
peaceful, and you could find very nice restaurants for your
dinner. I recommend Plaka also for breakfast, since you could
enjoy the view of Kimolos which is just opposite.

Of course, due to my work, I had the chance to view some houses in Milos. The
properties advertised here:

Properties in Milos

Properties in Milos, Cyclades

Properties in Milos

For those, that you already know Milos well, you will note that
all of the properties are located in very nice areas. Especially
the houses at Plaka, I really think are unique offers.
Plaka, offers you the beauty of the main town of a Cycladic Island
and at the same time, a unique view. I think is one of the few
Cycladic towns, besides the Ano Xora of Siros, that you could see so near
the view of another island.

So why do not you think to buy a house in Milos then?


By the way, Milos in average has very good restaurants with quite
good quality of food. I will recommend some of them over the time.
Another thing that I found interesting was the massive presence of
Italians through all Milos. I found them almost everywhere. It was
very nice over the night to hear Italian kids asking for an ice
cream, saying: Mama Gelato.



We will keep in touch, through all year.
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Real Estate News

I read with great interest the latest news regarding the real estates in Greece from the portal of the newspaper Kathimerini. In particular at this article real estates article we can read many useful information. I translate the key points of the post.

• First of all Kathimerini confirms that Germany and England the main interested markets for buying houses in Greece are not anymore the most interested investors or buyers. The main reason for England is the latest exchanges rates between euro and pounds. It seems that the English buyers are waiting for better prices and offers. While the German interest has been decreased mainly because of the general uncertainty of the global economy.
  
• Kathimerini also notes the increased interest of Russians looking forward to buy a house not only in the North Greece, but also in favourites destinations like Mykonos and Santorini.
  
• The paper also states that many international real estate agents are waiting for the parliament voting of the new urban planning. The new urban planning seems to satisfy the general needs of the local and international developers illustrating which areas and which are not can be developed.
  

This interesting post concludes with something known to us, that many foreign investors are not interested only about the quality of the construction; which is very important, but also to other services that the local developers can offer, like security service while the owners will be away and tax services regarding their properties.

Note that the properties in Greece managed by the agreekproperty.com, satisfy most of requirements of a demanding buyer, offering also these extra services: security, local managment and etc.

We will post soon about the latest real estate news about houses for sale in Syros and properties in Mykonos respectively.

Stay tuned!
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You do not have to be Greek?

Or you do not have to be rich to find your house in Greece?

But besides this slogan please consider the following fees when you are ready to proceed to buy a property in Greece.
Here we are:

* Lawyers fee: You need a lawyer throughout all the procedure for buying a house in Greece. The lawyer should help you to confirm that indeed the house/land is for sale and that all the legal actions have been taken so far for that, while he/she should advice you for a number of issues like: taxes, registration of the property to the public records and to prepare the needed contracts. At the most of times, the contracts should be bilingual. One for an official use and one for your use.
* Notary fee: Notary by no way is related with the Lawyer. This is something different and you will need definitely to pay for this service as well. The rate of this fee is not fixed as well.
* Land registry fee: Another public based tax, for registering the land as your property to the local authorities. The fee is not fixed and depends on the value of the property and land.
* Agent fees: I am sure that you knew that already! The agent fee is not fixed and depends on the agency that you are collaborating with.

Of course there are some other fees that you will need to consider but definitely the ones discussed above are the major ones.

We hope that we gave you an idea about the first expenses. We will post again regarding some other issues when you buy a house in Greece.

Ciao for now,
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