Invest ahead of the market: new opportunities of the Golden Visa in Athens

Players who respond to global real estate trends in a timely manner are always ahead of the market — not by one, but by two steps.

Consider the example of Greece: in 2024, the Golden Visa program underwent significant changes. Now, the minimum threshold of 250,000 euros remains only for properties that have been transferred from commercial to residential. For the rest of the residential properties in Athens, the threshold has increased dramatically to 800,000 euros. This has radically changed the investment map of the capital.

Luxury housing in Athens is increasingly losing its investment appeal. The high price, the complexity of the content and the limited potential for resale make such assets ineffective for a rational investor.

However, against the background of these changes, a new investment vector is being formed, embedded in the long-term development of urban areas. This creates a double advantage: firstly, the investor receives an asset with a potential increase in value due to infrastructure renovation, and secondly, access to a few facilities suitable for the updated conditions of the "golden visa" in the amount of 250 thousand euros or more.

Against this background, projects in areas with a shortage of new housing, the effect of a low base compared to the south and north of the city, as well as professional management are becoming particularly attractive. All this allows us to guarantee profitability at the level of 3-5% per year — an excellent result for moderate European markets, especially considering obtaining a tool for obtaining a residence permit in the EU.

The new format of the "golden visa" in Greece opens a unique window of opportunity. The program may be available for a limited time, as the pan—European trend is moving towards tightening or complete closure of such programs (for example, Hungary). The opportunity to obtain a residence permit through a high-quality investment product with a threshold of 250,000 euros may soon disappear.

Contact the teamDigital-nomad.gr to organize your investments in real estate in Athens — with the expectation of income and a European residence permit.