Selling a house in Greece: The essentials.

Many of our clients are thinking of selling their house on the market on their own. This may sound like a good idea at first glance, however, in today’s market professionalism and thorough knowledge of the market is crucial. Real estate agents can make your house for sale in Crete to sell faster and with better terms. We are not only referring to marketing terms into the selling process but also the technical building terms that are very important in these types of transactions. As a piece of advice, we recommend letting the professionals do this work, it is what they know to do best.

House selling Greece: Save time.

Professionals are well networked and know the place where your house listing is going to sell fast and efficiently. They also have a huge knowledge of the market, thus it is much easier for them to sell a house efficiently and effortlessly.

Sell a house in Greece: Leave it to the professionals.

If you decide to consult a professional in order to sell a house in Greece,  you will also be rest assured that they will also have a law department, a mechanic/ architect department and thus everything will be in the correct order for the appropriate house sale.

The legal papers.

Apart from the bureaucratic stuff that everyone should have in mind as stated above, a house seller needs to have all the necessary legal papers in order to have a successful negotiation.

Needless to say, debt of any kind or non paid bills have to be organised before anyone is concerned for your home. All the utility bills, as well as every monetary obligation against the state has to be fully arranged from the owner, in order for him to be free to do whatever he wants with his assets. We, at Kyriakidis Construction Company  can help you organize these matters in a professional manner.

As for the legal documents necessary for the house selling process, it is paramount that ID scans, as well as the social security numbers and VAT registry numbers should be ready. Official house contracts, as well as official topographic representation and notary certificates are always needed, as well as a certificate of no legal discrepancies for the house. A copy from the Official Hellenic Cadastre  is also needed, as well as ENFIA (Tax of property ownership) that dictates that the property was successfully submitted to the Greek service of Finance for the last 5 years.

As we already stated, a certification of no debt for the house geared for selling and for the individual having no debt to the state is to be submitted as well.

Some advice from Kyriakidis Construction Company.

We have successfully sold many villas and houses in Greece over the last 25 years and we can certainly help you sell your house or villa in Greece. We also have successful coοperations with law and notary firms that can simplify things and make the selling process a relaxing and stress free experience. You can contact us to find more information about the process, what we are really successful at, or we can also propose to you new investment opportunities in Villas in Crete which we carefully build, construct and maintain.

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A lot of our customers envision a stone villa in Chania in order to take advantage of the Greek architecture and live in a different place, far away from the modern EU standards. On top of that, they desire a living in stone houses that obey the architecture of the past and remind the traditional way greek houses were made in the past, as well as our country’s folklore tradition.

Stone Villas in Crete: A representation of the past.

By owning a stone villa in Crete, or renting a stone villa short term,  our beloved customers feel the essence of the past with the contemporary amenities of the modern era. Judging by architecture, the stone villas we construct have a lot of things in common with buildings of the past. Flared stone arches, lots of small rooms inside, wooden floorings are only some of the key features that reminds us of the past.

A cosy fireplace, a trivet or an andiron typically co-exists in the house. The difference that we offer into those new establishments is the luxury elements. Fine quality materials, ceramic tiles, exceptional lighting, a spa or a swimming pool are always present in our constructions. By this way we can combine the tradition with the modern amenities and offer a stone villa in order to fulfill your dreams and expectations.

A small correlation of stone villas with shepherds hut.

By owning a small villa we can see some correlation with the temporary stoned houses we used to see in the Greek countryside and especially the Greek islands, such as Crete. Stone houses for sale nowadays don’t have the primitive character of the shepherds hut, but the look similar according to the building materials they used in the past.

Those temporary buildings were referred to in the tradition as “Mitato” , and in our island those are commonly used by shepherds in order to have a shelter when they graze. The “Mitato” almost always was used by shepherds as a milking and cheese making factory simultaneously, and some of those buildings can also be found on the Cretan “Highlands” , on the White Mountains on an altitude of 1200+ meters. Our stone villas in chania are also resembling some of the architecture norms of those buildings, especially concerning the building materials and the construction quality. Needless to say, those buildings have endured harsh conditions for centuries!

Stone houses: Hard as a rock!

Stone houses were made centuries ago with whichever materials people could find in the countryside. This means that they had a unique character, but furthermore because of the lack of composite materials, they build them with wider walls for better reinforcement.

This was an emergency situation because of the poverty of the last centuries, but nowadays this is a construction advantage as well. Greece is well known as a beautiful country, but earthquakes (fortunately not often, and not big in magnitude) are present once every two or three years. Needless to say, stone villas in Greece are extremely safe because of the stone materials, the arches that absorb any vibrations and the wider walls and foundations compared to the older buildings. Buyers can be reassured that either a concrete villa in or a stone villa in Greece will be 100% safe.

Mandatory laws are present obeying strong foundations, steel reinforcements and rebar throughout every building phase making Greek houses a marvel of engineering!

How durable are stone houses in Crete?

Stone houses in Crete and all over Greece are extremely durable. Because of the reason stated above, but also due to the Greek norm that parents always give their house to their children (or even grandchildren) it is safe to assume that when you buy a house in Crete, this house will follow you through your whole lifespan (and even more !).

When in Crete, we welcome you to do the following experiment. Take a close look to some of the houses that reside in some of our mainland’s villages. You may see some abandoned houses and mansions. The facade and the roof may be in disrepair, but the stone walls will always be intact and ready for the future renovation if somebody is willing to give the necessary effort.

Those houses may be at least 100-150 years old, yet they have plenty of life left with the proper care, and with way less money compared to a house built from scratch. Furthermore, as we attestated before it will be solid, safe as a rock! And obviously it’s going to remind you of the tradition and the ethics of the past.

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Crete: Learn about our island

Buying a house in Crete combines an environment with abundance in flora and fauna, loads of countryside views , many mountainous regions and foremost, beaches well known for their beauty. Some say that Crete is one of the most popular islands in Greece, thus our island is a top traveller’ s destination. Crete is the biggest island in Greece, not only size wise, but also according to population. Our island is full of infrastructure, mainly in businesses that rely on tourism. Opposed to popular belief, Crete also has a very big agricultural sector producing top quality vegetables, and world known extra virgin olive oil.

Crete has 4 prefectures, from east to west that are: Lasithi, Heraklion, Rethymnon and Chania. Our article is geared to the latter, as our construction company specializes in this region.

Chania: A vacationer’s paradise.

Houses in chania are in high demand. This is absolutely normal, as our hometown has a population of more than 150.000 people, coming only second to the Heraklion region. Counter to Heraklion, Chania has a lot of world known beaches such as Elafonisi and Balos lagoon that are a pole of attraction to the whole world. Furthermore, Chania is full of historical and archaeological sites such as Ancient Aptera. We welcome many tourists all year round in our villas  and in our luxurious restaurant .

We are also seeing an urge in demand for luxury villas for sale or rent all over Crete , and we know for sure that many tourists that come for vacation in the island fall in love with our culture, our peoples hospitality and the folklority of our villages that decide to buy a property in Chania and retire here. Below, we will try to pinpoint all the crucial regions of Chania Mainland and countryside in order to have a broader view of our city’s landmarks and highlights.

Homes for sale Chania Region: An overview.

Our hometown offers beach shore properties, properties with unobstructed sea views on mountain tops, mountain retreats far with mountain views far from the tourist areas and depending on where you decide to reside you can take advantage of one , or a combination of all those stated above.

Our Region’ s Capital (Chania town centre) offers a huge variety of properties pretty close to the town center and the beautiful areas of the old Venetian port and the commercial center of chania. Heading west, out of the city bounds you will see the upmarket touristic beach shore areas of Agii Apostoloi, Stalos, Agia Marina , Platanias , Gerani , Maleme and Tavronitis. These areas tend to be the most touristic of our region as they are on the beach shore where hundreds of small and larger hotels, businesses , shops and restaurants are established for years.

From the east side of our town centre lies the areas of Halepa, and Tampakaria where all the embassies , the governmental buildings and the high class society of the old times used to live, some kilometers away from the town center. These areas we talked about have the most population, but Chania Region offers countless opportunities for vacation or property buying in the well established villages of Chania mainland.

Buying a Home in Chania: Our recommendations

Judging by our many years of experience, our beloved customers prefer to buy or rent a house/ villa far away from the city traffic, and indulge themselves into relaxation in villages of mainland chania. By offering villas with spa and swimming pools our customers take advantage of the stunning Cretan countryside, the exclusivity of a villa and the luxury of a private swimming pool all in one place.

This has became a norm in the last decades, as an increasing number of people from Europe (especially British, Russians and Germans) have already bought homes in specific regions. In many cases the number of residents from EU is so big that shops with traditional products from their homeland have been established in order to fulfill their needs. Many of our clients buy a home in order to have it as a temporary home when vacationing, but also a very large percent are living in Chania permanently having retired on pension.

Buying a villa in Chania: Well Established choices

A very famous region of Chania is called Apokoronas. This region is a top choice for many buyers because of the proximity to the sea, the sea views it provides as well as the easy access to the town centre by car. Infrastructure in this region is strong, with shops, bars, beachfront restaurants as well as governmental institutions (i.e. health center, banks , municipal office) in close distance.

Many villages comprise the region of Apokoronas, although the villages with the best presence of villas and EU residents are the villages of : Kalives, Kokkino Chorio, Almyrida, Plaka, Georgioupoli, Tsivaras, Megala Chorafia, Vamos and Vrisses. Buying a home opportunities are abundant there and the daily interaction with the locals guarantee you a pleasant and stress free stay.

Living in Chania : Further choices

Apart from the very well established choices for living in Crete, you can select a more secluded area for your dream home. This does not affect your daily life though as villages of Chania mainland are in close distance with roads connecting all of them together. Some more secluded villages in the Apokoronas Region are the villages of Ramni, Paidochori, Armenoi, Emprosneros , Drapano and Nio Chorio.

They are in a close distance with the established choices for staying in Chania we talked about above, but have a more private lifestyle with fewer people and houses. It is ideal for people that seek more outdoor activities like hiking, horse riding , gardening and everything concerning nature.

Houses for Sale chania: The North beachfront options.

If you like to have a better access to the beaches of our island then you may head far North , or Far South. On the North side, the Region of Kissamos (40klm away from Chania town) offers nice sea views and many choices for staying in beachfront properties.

The villages of Kissamos, Kolymbari are top choices amongst travellers and with a fair amount of life, as many locals live there all year round. Some great villages around kissamos area are Afrata Village, and Platanos village. These regions are great amongst tourists because of their proximity to well known beaches such as Elafonnisi and Balos Lagoon.

Houses for Sale chania: The South beachfront options.

The White Mountains are a series of mountains that basically divide the Chania Region into the North and the South part. Also the climate between North and South is different because of this mountain range, as the North cold and humid European climate is blocked from this enormous mountain range. On the contrary, on the South parts we face hot and dry climate coming from Africa that is also blocked from the White Mountains.

This difference in climate is clearly visible on the vegetation as well, as most of the cultivated lands are in the North. However the south offers impeccable beaches and vast relaxation options as a small percentage of Cretans live there. Villages that you have to check when looking for a villa in Chania South Region are: Sfakia, Loutro, Paleochora and Sougia.

Chania home Buying: What we believe.

In our construction company we believe that your house has to prospect your views, your dreams and your character, so buying a house in our town is not an easy choice. You have to be sure that you find the right house, in the right condition, on the right region, and with the best options for your kind of lifestyle. More information about our municipality, can be found also from our official municipal site.

Stone houses in Crete: Decades of experience.

We have started our construction company in Crete in 1994, meaning that we nearly have 3 decades of experience in building stone homes in Greece and our island, Crete. Our passion for stone houses began from the very first year, long before tourism and investment frenzy were present on our beautiful island. With passion and expertise, we have successfully established more than 200 stone homes all around Crete slowly gaining the trust of our clients about the stone villas that we have sold over the years. All of the above have already resulted in us being the leader on modern homes in Crete, whether this is the construction, renovation, or reconstruction of existing stone buildings. 

Quality Stone house builders in Crete: Our profession.

Our construction company has a big team that works in successful co-operation for the best possible outcome. Architects, designers, craftsmen, and qualified experienced stone builders are on our personnel team ready in place to construct a stone house of your liking. 

It took time to find and establish a team of skillful stone workers, but throughout the years our company has successfully bonded a team ready to take over any home or investment opportunities you may have envisioned of.

Quality assurance on every stage of stone house construction.

Our team has the highest standards when it comes to the construction phase of your stone building in Crete. Each of the construction phases (laying the foundation, delicate stoned arches, and many more) has its significance to have a complete stone building of the highest quality standards.

Our builders are having years of experience in determining what and when should something needs special attention. By working with an experienced team of craftsmen you can rest assured that our construction will be on the designated standards and that you will save money onwards, as you don’t have to worry about costly repairs and occasional renovations.

Our presence in Chania.

We are one of the most reputable construction companies in Chania, specializing not only in stone houses in Crete, but quality construction altogether. We have successfully established many luxury stone villas in many of our prefecture’s villages and we dominate the market with quality buildings and stone houses of paramount beauty. 

We carefully select the landscape for every stone building project. Villages with access to the beach, sea view cliffs, and sea view areas are on top of the list when constructing a home in Crete.

We value what our customers are searching for and we do our best to fulfill their dreams and expectations. 

This also extends to the big investment plans that we have already established in Crete, making us one of the leaders in the real estate investment and on tourist hotel and resorts investments that we have done for years.

We invite you to contact us and let us show you a world of opportunities, quality constructions, and stone houses in Crete! Our 25 years of excellence and building experience are the capping stone of success and trust between us and our customers.

Buy a house in Crete: Things to watch out for.

Crete is a wonderful island. No doubt about it. There are countless reasons for someone to buy his home in Crete. This article will help you pay close attention to some of the most crucial parts when you buy a house or a property in Crete. Thus, when you are ready for the buying process your house in Crete will be as you expected it, with no unpleasant and costly surprises.

Houses in Crete: Be careful off the legal stuff.

Building Houses is generally a very complex endeavor and a lot can go wrong, even if you are dealing with the best professionals of every sector. Most modern Houses in Crete are being built to the highest luxury standards and many come with spas and swimming pools as standard.

The more things a newly constructed villa has, as we already gave an example prior, the more legal documents have to be perfectly arranged for each small addition to the house. For example, swimming pools or a small garden warehouse may need a special kind of license in order to be legally viable.

Certainly, a reputable construction company in Crete with more than 25 years of experience, as Kyriakidis Construction Company will have already dealt with all the legal documents concerning every part of the particular house for sale in Crete.

However, if you are looking for buying a home in Crete from an individual, you may need to consult a specialist in order to make sure that everything being constructed is also listed in the ownership papers and also in the government services to avoid paying any fines, or lengthy legal battles for any legalization of extra building construction.

Static Check

If you are looking at buying a new house or an old-refurbished settlement in Crete you have to also make sure that the house is static, safe and can withstand any vibrations. As we all know Greece is a seismogenic country . This doesn’t at all mean that Greece is a dangerous country, but during your decades living in your new home , you may experience a couple of earthquakes, when Central Europe rarely has any. Construction Companies in Greece have professionally adapted to this, and use deep foundations, reinforced steel and reinforced concrete in order to make sure that the house will last for decades.

We are very proud of the villas we construct, sell or maintain. However, if you decide to buy a house from some individual, it is a good idea to consult an engineer to do a complimentary static check in order to be 100 % certain that your new home in Crete will be safe and robust for decades to come.

Stone houses in Crete: Check the masonry.

Many people desire a stone villa in Crete. The luxury elements that surround stone villas and houses are what attracts many of our customers into buying a stone house on our island. Once again, if you decide to buy a house from an individual selling a home, you have to be certain that the masonry, the upholstery and generally the building quality is of the highest standard. No matter the house age, a good construction will withstand many more years, while poor constructions of the past may need regular maintenance.

Especially on humid or snowy areas of Crete you have to make sure that there is no mold or cracks on any of the walls or the masonry that will lead into costly repairs in the future.

Give attention to the ground.

One crucial part that many home buyers in Crete disregard is the presence of Ground, both on the electrical sockets and in the house as well. This is a very crucial safety feature that will keep you safe in case of any electrical malfunction or keep you safe from lighting when bad weather occurs. If you buy an old house in Crete that needs renovation you have to make sure that this element is established when renovation begins.

Although, you may rest assured that all new houses come with this feature as standard and obviously our construction company  pays close attention when doing villa construction in Crete to this detail as well.

Owning a house in Crete will make your living a luxury and relaxing experience. Especially stone villas  can offer you vacation style living all year round. We construct and sell Villas of the highest standards for more than 25 years in Crete, and we suggest that you look in our Chania Territory overview  in order to decide the perfect location for your new, perfect home from Kyriakidis Construction!