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Before You Buy Property in Cyprus or Greece: 3 Lessons from More Than Two Decades and €1.5 Billion in Sales Blog
Before You Buy Property in Cyprus or Greece: 3 Lessons from More Than Two Decades and €1.5 Billion in Sales

Buying property in Cyprus or Greece comes down to three lessons from Yiannos Trisokkas, Founder & Group CEO of Velment, whose clients and real estate groups have recorded more than €1.5 billion in sales since 2013. First, choose the relationship, not just the property. Second, the legal and due diligence work done before you sign is what protects you. Third, Cyprus and Greece are different markets with different residency routes. Cyprus offers permanent residency for non-EU investors buying new property from €300,000 plus VAT, while Greece’s Golden Visa has thresholds from €250,000 to €800,000 depending on location and property type....

Cyprus Second Residency: Why “Plan B” Isn’t a Luxury Anymore — It’s Risk Management Blog
Cyprus Second Residency: Why “Plan B” Isn’t a Luxury Anymore — It’s Risk Management

A second residency in Cyprus is no longer just for the ultra-wealthy — it's becoming standard risk management for business owners and professionals who want optionality, not an escape hatch. Velment's Head of Business Development explains why....

Schengen Visa vs Greek Golden Visa: Key Differences for Non-EU Travellers Blog
Schengen Visa vs Greek Golden Visa: Key Differences for Non-EU Travellers

Schengen visa rejection rates remain high for many applicants, with roughly 16% of applications refused in 2023. Here's how the Greek Golden Visa compares as a more reliable path to EU access....

Why Buy Property in Greece? 9 Reasons International Buyers Choose Greece Blog
Why Buy Property in Greece? 9 Reasons International Buyers Choose Greece

From climate and competitive pricing to sustainable housing and Golden Visa access, here are ten reasons Greece continues to draw property buyers from around the world....

Greece Golden Visa Benefits: 10 Reasons Families Choose Greek Residency Blog
Greece Golden Visa Benefits: 10 Reasons Families Choose Greek Residency

From Schengen mobility to affordable healthcare and family inclusion, here are the top ten reasons families and individuals are choosing Greece for alternative residency in 2024....

How to Choose a Residency or Citizenship by Investment Advisor: 5 Key Checks Blog
How to Choose a Residency or Citizenship by Investment Advisor: 5 Key Checks

Choosing the right advisor can make or break a residency or citizenship application. Here's what to look for — from professional track record to programme-specific expertise — before you commit....

Greece Ranks 7th in International Living's 2024 Global Retirement Index Blog
Greece Ranks 7th in International Living's 2024 Global Retirement Index

Greece has ranked 7th on International Living's 2024 Global Retirement Index, scoring especially well on affinity, healthcare, and cost of living. Here's how Greece stacks up across all seven categories — and what it means for anyone considering retirement abroad....

Greece Tops The Economist's Economic Performance Ranking for 2023 Blog
Greece Tops The Economist's Economic Performance Ranking for 2023

Greece topped The Economist's ranking of the world's best-performing economies for the second consecutive year, driven by strong stock market performance and market-friendly reforms....

Greece–India Relations: Key Outcomes of Modi's 2023 Visit to Athens Blog
Greece–India Relations: Key Outcomes of Modi's 2023 Visit to Athens

Greece and India marked a new chapter in bilateral relations with a landmark 2023 visit, strengthening trade, mobility, and strategic cooperation between the two countries....

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