@geraniumgift
Dutch expat in Greece
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Speaks I speak Dutch, English, Greek, French,
Registration: 03 February 2023
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Home owner's insurance by bramsonloni
What experience do you all have with home owner's insurance? Who do you recommend?
@bramsonloni Hi, I reply to your questions & recommandation - i. A very good and reliable insurance agent which serves me already fives years is Stavros Tsichlis. He takes care of all your needs.ii. If you like I can give you the contact of my ... Read More
How to pay ENFIA online by mdc120
As an American who owns property in Greece I have been able to access my E9 information and my account online but cannot figure out how to make the tax payment online. In the past the payment was made through a lawyer in Greece but I have been told ...
Hello Elena,I saw a reply to your message which says the following :"Online' from MyTaxixnet portal, if you have greek bank account. "Well, it is no longer correct! You can pay whatever you want and need to from your EU bank account and SHOULD NOT ... Read More
Healthcare insurance
Just to inform those who live in a rural area - In addition to the public healthcare I have a private policy which ought to cover cases in private hospitals, Ambulance and Air Transport. I had an emergency case last two months. Unfortunately, when I ... Read More
Renovation of an old house by Bronaann
We’re hoping to renovate an old stone house in apokoronas, any recommendations? Also we will need an engineer to give the thumbs up before we purchase. All suggestions gratefully received!
@Bronaann Hi,I wish you an enjoyable experience with your dream to renovate a Greek property.In reply to your message:As Eugene wrote to you, You have to get an updated TOPO / static study which is not later than two months as it is in Greece and ... Read More
Building in Greece / Permit
I wish you all a great New Year with the hope that plots which are frozen by a decision of the court will be buildable in the coming year 2024.Geranium Read More
Building Work (renovation) in Crete near Mires by larches2
HelloDoes anyone with a property in Crete (probably not Greeks who don't as far as I'm aware share this problem) have experience of a reliable builder who can also involve an electrician and plumber as necessary BUT will do the work I need and not ...
@larches2Hello, I am writing to you regarding your request "... and not complicate things by involving architects and planning permissions ...Even if you are experienced with a holiday home in Greece, I am afraid that you are not enough experienced ... Read More
Building in Greece by geraniumgift
New - Urban planning currently does not issue any building permit on a plot of land outside the city plan, even if it has an area of more than 4 acres! until the issue that has arisen regarding the frontage of the parcels to a road is resolved ...
@paregerouHello,Sorry for my late reply.In answer to your question: This new legislation only applies to residential permits outside the municipal boundary- right? Yes, so far I know it is correct. I am not familiar with other sector.Here is an ... Read More
Building in Greece
New - Urban planning currently does not issue any building permit on a plot of land outside the city plan, even if it has an area of more than 4 acres! until the issue that has arisen regarding the frontage of the parcels to a road is resolved ... Read More
Cultural Code
Nowadays when everyone over the world knows the variety of the ways of communication via email, w.app, Twitter etc. It seems easy and simple. Yet, it is not that simple. In Greece most of the shops, medical clinics, workers and professionals ... Read More
How to pay ENFIA online by mdc120
As an American who owns property in Greece I have been able to access my E9 information and my account online but cannot figure out how to make the tax payment online. In the past the payment was made through a lawyer in Greece but I have been told ...
@greghomatasIt is always warmly recommanded, I would say, Essential to lease an accountant's service for Taxisnet in Greek. The website is in Greek only and the online system works on / off.As an EU citizen I cannot pay Enfia with my credit card. ... Read More
How to pay ENFIA online by mdc120
As an American who owns property in Greece I have been able to access my E9 information and my account online but cannot figure out how to make the tax payment online. In the past the payment was made through a lawyer in Greece but I have been told ...
@Guest4567Hello,Yes if you mean ΔΕΗ the electricity company you may pay it online once you are registered in this company. To do that, you have to go to their office physically :-( Once you arrange it, you get a bill via your ... Read More
How to locate my Greek AFM by Psideris
Hello all, I am Australian living in Melb. I have a Greek AFM, unfortunate I cannot remember it. how do I obtain my Greek AFM from Greece which office can release it do I need to have a relative visit KEP to release my AFM Kind regards Pegs,
@Psideris Hello, the tax office in Greece Taxisnet has an online service. Pretty good.Just sign up.forgot your password? Reach your local gr accountant.It will works :-) Read More
residence permit needed for buying car? by Matthijs49
Hi, a bit confused now... For buying a (new) car in Greece, do you need a residence permit if you are already a EU-national? Planning to buy one as soon as we have moved, and don't want to wait until we have obtained the residence permit. We do ...
@Matthijs49 Hello, in order to buy a car in Greece you have to issue a Citizen Card which is actually a permit that shows that you live here in Greece. Yes you must have it even if you are EU citizen.I am writing it to you from my own experience - I ... Read More
Property Issues by concertina
See Todays news on Ekathemarini about thousands of properties on sale which actually have serious illegal irregularities on building regs and probably the owners know it and want to get rid of it hoping it wont be picked up on,but a new law was ...
@concertina Hello, it is absolutely right about illegal houses and plots as well. You must take a reliable lawyer who can check registration of the property in the Forest Office, city hall and verify that the property in question has a TOPO from the ... Read More
residence permit needed for buying car? by Matthijs49
Hi, a bit confused now... For buying a (new) car in Greece, do you need a residence permit if you are already a EU-national? Planning to buy one as soon as we have moved, and don't want to wait until we have obtained the residence permit. We do ...
@Matthijs49 Hello, So far I know yes you have to issue a European Citizen Card. I bought a car in 2021 and it is must. I am an EU citizen. Read More