Legal checks for buying property in Athens
If the seller has sent you the deed for a property in Athens, we can start there. We read it alongside the cadastral records to see exactly what is being transferred. If there is a draft agreement, we check when payment is due and what happens to the deposit if the title check uncovers a problem. We handle purchases in Athens and across Attica from our office in Thessaloniki.
What do the title documents say you are buying?
Give us the municipality and full address so we can find the right Cadastral Office in Attica. If you know the property's cadastral reference (KAEK), provide it with the seller's deed. We review the deeds and register to see who has the right to sell and whether any mortgages, other registered charges or outstanding issues affect the transfer.
If the deal includes a storage unit or parking space, ask the seller where it appears in the deed. We check whether it transfers with the flat and what rights you acquire.
Find the relevant Cadastral OfficeWhat we need to start the checks
- The municipality, address and cadastral reference (KAEK), if you have it.
- The seller's deed and any draft agreement you were given.
- The amount of the deposit and the date you have been asked to pay or sign.
Legal fees for a property title check
The fee depends on how far back the title search needs to go and whether any cadastral entries need further investigation. It also takes into account any review of the deposit agreement or draft deed.
Based outside Athens?
If you are in another city or abroad, we can start with the documents you already have. We will tell you what is missing and what we need to request from the seller or notary before a signing date is set.
Tell us early if you may have trouble attending the signing. We will check with the notary whether you can be represented under a power of attorney and what you need to prepare.
Read the seven steps to buying property in Greece