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What Happens When the Seller Doesn’t Deliver — and How Escrow Reduces the Damage
General information only — not legal advice. Rules vary by country and transaction type; always confirm with local counsel/notary. The situation buyers fear (and sellers hate too) You sign an agreement to buy a property. You pay a deposit (either to the seller or into an escrow/stakeholder account). Settlement day arrives… and the seller doesn’t…
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Digital Conveyancing in Europe: eSign / QES, KYC/AML, and “Remote Closings” Explained
General information only — not legal advice. Rules vary by country and transaction type; always confirm with local counsel/notary. The “digital conveyancing stack” in one view Across Europe, property transactions are increasingly a combination of: “Remote closing” usually means you can complete most steps without being physically present—but not always every step, because property deeds…
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Escrow for Property in Cyprus & Greece: How Deposits and Settlement Can Be Protected
General information only — not legal advice. Always use an independent lawyer/notary for your transaction and deposit arrangements. What “escrow” means in property Escrow is any arrangement where money (usually the deposit, sometimes the full balance) is held by a trusted third party and only released when clear, pre-agreed conditions are met. In property deals,…
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Greece Due Diligence Checklist: Title, Planning, Engineer, Notary
General information only — not legal advice. Always use an independent Greek lawyer/notary/engineer for your specific purchase. Why Greece due diligence needs a “four-part” check In Greece, the purchase only becomes secure when the deed is notarially executed and registered/inscribed in the competent registry/cadastre system. A clean closing depends on four moving parts working together:…
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Greece Property Transfer Taxes & Notary Filing (myPROPERTY) Explained
General information only — not legal or tax advice. Always confirm your exact obligations with an independent Greek lawyer/notary/tax adviser. 1) What is Greece’s property transfer tax (FMA) and who pays it? In Greece, a real estate transfer tax is imposed on purchases/sales of property rights located in Greece, and the buyer is responsible for…
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How to Buy Property in Greece (2026 Step-by-Step)
In Greece, the purchase is “real” only when the notarial deed is executed and the title is registered/inscribed with the competent Land Registry / Hellenic Cadastre. Step 1: Get your essentials ready early (AFM + access) Most foreign buyers hit delays because they start paperwork too late. 1A) Obtain your Greek tax number (AFM) Gov.gr…