What to know before building a house in Greece
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Most problems on a build in Greece trace back to checks that were skipped before the first excavation. These are the points worth resolving first, especially if you are buying from abroad.
Plot due diligence
Before any design work, you need certainty about what is permitted and what genuinely fits.
- Title deeds, topographic survey and boundaries
- Buildability, building coefficient and coverage limits
- Protection zones: archaeology, forestry maps, coastal setbacks
- Road access, water supply and electricity connection
Budget with contingency
A budget without a contingency line is not a budget. A sensible allowance absorbs surprises without freezing the project while approvals are renegotiated.
Choosing a builder
Ask for an itemised quotation per work package rather than a single turnkey figure with no breakdown. Ask to see completed projects and to speak with previous clients.
Confirm who your single point of contact will be, in which language, and how often you will receive progress reports.