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Enter a price and see the taxes and fees a buyer pays in Greece: transfer tax or VAT, the notary, Cadastre registration, and the fees you agree with a lawyer or agent. Official rates, worked out line by line.
Last verified: 3 October 2026| Cost | Amount |
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Amounts are estimates from official rates and the percentages you enter. Notary page charges are excluded because the page count varies. Your notary calculates the final taxes and fees before signing.
| Cost | Rate | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer tax (resale) | 3% of the higher of price and objective value, plus a 3% municipal surcharge on the tax: 3.09% | Property transfer tax law; PwC tax summary |
| VAT (new build) | 24%, or transfer tax instead where the developer has suspended VAT, possible to 31 December 2026 | Law 5246/2025, article 12 |
| Notary | 0.80% to €120,000; 0.70% to €380,000; 0.65% to €2 million; 0.55% to €5 million; plus €20 and page charges; plus 24% VAT | Joint Ministerial Decision 111376/2011 |
| Hellenic Cadastre | 0.5% of the value, plus €3 for a sale and €20 per registered act; no VAT | Joint Ministerial Decision 2/2026 |
| Lawyer | Agreed in writing, plus 24% VAT | Law 4194/2013, article 74 |
| Agent | The fee is agreed case by case, plus 24% VAT | Not regulated |
| 15% scenario | Announced for non-EU buyers of homes, not law; reported start dates differ | No legal text yet |