Ferienimmobilien: Rente unter Palmen – Lohnt sich Griechenland als Alterswohnsitz?
Immer mehr Deutsche wollen ihren Ruhestand dauerhaft in Griechenland verbringen. Neben der Sonne locken dort Steuervorteile. Das Handelsblatt nennt Regionen, die noch erschwinglich sind.
A house by the sea, mild winters and plenty of time in the southern sunshine: for many Germans, Greece is more than just a holiday destination. Initially, a home in the south serves as a retreat during vacations, but can later become the focal point of a new life stage. The extent of this trend is evident from data provided by Dutch real estate intermediary Elxis – At Home in Greece.
Nearly 30% of foreign clients they assist wish to buy property in Greece to live there permanently. Among German clients, this figure stands at about one in five, reveals Giorgos Gavriilidis, Elxis' Business Director. According to consumer price databases Numbeo and Living Cost, living costs in Greece are roughly 20% lower than in Germany.
Moreover, the Greek government attracts foreign pensioners with tax benefits. Political and economic uncertainty in Germany might also influence the decision towards Greece, the Business Director adds. However, where in Greece does a purchase make sense?
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