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Property Inspection for Foreign Buyers in Greece

Independent buyer-side representation before you commit capital

Independent buyer-side representation before you commit capital

€150m+

In governed project value, owner-side

14+ years

Technical leadership across construction, infrastructure and real estate

100%

Buyer-Side Representation – we never represent sellers, developers or contractors

Get an independent, engineering-led check of your prospective villa, apartment, or house before you sign. We inspect the physical structure, verify building permit compliance, and detect structural liabilities across Greece and key Mediterranean markets, so you can purchase with complete owner protection. Get a comprehensive written findings report in English within seven working days after the property check.

€150m+

In governed project value, protecting both private villas and institutional assets.

14+ years

Of technical leadership across construction, renovation and real estate.

100%

Buyer-Side Representation. We never work for sellers, developers or contractors.

The Risks of Buying Real Estate Without an
Independent Property Survey

In the Greek real estate market, buying a property "as-is" legally transfers existing technical liabilities to the new owner. Relying solely on legal title searches, seller disclosures or cosmetic appearance can expose buyers to significant financial risk.


KG Nordic represents one party only: the buyer.


Our property inspection service identifies permit discrepancies, unauthorized modifications, construction defects, moisture issues and technical liabilities before capital is committed. The objective is not simply to produce an inspection report, but to provide the clarity required to make informed acquisition decisions — including the decision not to proceed when risks outweigh the opportunity.

Most foreign buyers discover problems after the contract is signed. A lawyer checks ownership. An agent represents the seller. Nobody is checking the building on your behalf - unless you appoint someone to do it.

We inspect properties across Greece - including Athens, Crete, the Ionian Islands, Peloponnese and Epirus – and deliver a written findings report before capital is committed.

Unauthorized constructions are among the most common risks foreign buyers face - read our guide before you proceed.

Most foreign buyers discover problems after the contract is signed. A lawyer checks ownership. An agent represents the seller. Nobody is checking the building on your behalf - unless you appoint someone to do it.


We inspect properties across Greece - including Athens, Crete, the Ionian Islands, Peloponnese and Epirus – and deliver a written findings report before capital is committed.


Unauthorized constructions are among the most common risks foreign buyers face - read our guide before you proceed.

What Commonly Goes Wrong in Greek Property Transactions

Uncovering Illegal Construction

Illegal extensions, unauthorized terraces, converted basements, and unpermitted pools carry severe financial consequences under Greek law. We cross-reference the physical layout of the building against official building permit archives to protect you from municipal fines and future resale delays.

Structural Integrity & Building Defects

Cosmetic upgrades and fresh layers of paint often hide underlying concrete degradation, active moisture penetration, and faulty wiring or plumbing systems. Our engineering-led property survey evaluates the true physical health of the asset from foundation to roof.

Permit & Plan Discrepancies

What is registered in the land registry often deviates significantly from the official blueprints provided by the seller. We analyze and cross-reference the supplied engineering plans against the physical building during our survey, ensuring your lawyer can address any structural anomalies before contracts are signed.

Quantified Remediation Costs

If a property has technical defects or structural issues, we do not just list them. We provide independent, realistic repair and remediation cost baselines. This technical breakdown serves as a powerful instrument for price renegotiation or a secure exit from a bad deal.

How Our Property Inspection Service Protects You

01, Preliminary Review

01, Preliminary Review

You share the property location and initial seller files. We assess the property parameters and establish the exact scope of the survey.

You share the property location and initial seller files. We assess the property parameters and establish the exact scope of the survey.

02, Review & Site Audit

We analyze the official building permit blueprints and documents provided by the seller, then execute a meticulous, hands-on physical inspection of the property on site in Greece.

We analyze the official building permit blueprints and documents provided by the seller, then execute a meticulous, hands-on physical inspection of the property on site in Greece.

03, Acquisition Decision Report

03, Risk Assessment

Within five to seven working days, you receive an exhaustive, easy-to-understand technical findings report in English containing clear facts, photographs, and cost estimates.

Within five to seven working days, you receive an exhaustive, easy-to-understand technical findings report in English containing clear facts, photographs, and cost estimates.

04, Transaction Certainty

04, Transaction Certainty

Armed with an independent engineering report, you, your lawyer, and your buyer's agent can confidently finalize the transaction, renegotiate the price, or walk away securely.

Armed with an independent engineering report, you, your lawyer, and your buyer's agent can confidently finalize the transaction, renegotiate the price, or walk away securely.

Technical Coverage Across Greece


Through coordinated collaboration with licensed local civil engineers and technical specialists across Greece, we secure direct on-site access wherever your prospective property is located. Whether you are buying a villa in Crete, an apartment in Athens, or a estate in the Ionian Islands, we handle the technical evaluation. Every property inspection is delivered under a transparent fixed-fee agreement covering all travel and operational costs.

Crete

Ionian Islands

Peloponnese

Athens

Rhodes

Mykonos

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Surveys in Greece

Q: What is the difference between a legal title search and a physical property inspection?

Q: What is the difference between a legal title search and a physical property inspection?

A Greek lawyer checks the clean legal title, ownership history, and mortgage registries. However, a legal search cannot verify if the building is structurally sound, if moisture is destroying the walls, or if the physical layout matches the seller's official blueprints. Our engineering-led property survey covers the physical reality of the asset, ensuring you do not inherit costly structural defects or illegal construction liabilities.

Q: How long does a property inspection in Greece take?

The physical on-site survey is typically completed within a single working day. Following the site visit, we analyze the engineering blueprints and technical data provided by the seller. You will receive the comprehensive written findings report in English within 5 to 7 working days, giving you clear facts before you sign any contracts.

Q: Does a property survey include a check for illegal construction?

Yes. We cross-reference the actual physical building against the official engineering blueprints and permit documents supplied by the seller. This analysis allows us to detect unpermitted extensions, unauthorized square footage, or illegal structures (such as pools or converted basements) before contracts are exchanged.

Yes. We cross-reference the actual physical building against the official engineering blueprints and permit documents supplied by the seller. This analysis allows us to detect unpermitted extensions, unauthorized square footage, or illegal structures (such as pools or converted basements) before contracts are exchanged.

Q: What happens if your property inspection uncovers severe defects?

Finding defects is a position of strength. Our report provides an itemized, realistic repair and remediation cost baseline. You, your lawyer, or your buyer's agent can use these objective engineering facts to renegotiate the purchase price, demand that the seller fixes the issues before closing, or walk away from a high-risk deal entirely.

Q: What is the typical cost of a building survey in Greece?

Our pricing is calculated as a transparent fixed fee based on the property's square footage, type, and geographic location. We provide an exact, all-inclusive quote within 24 hours of reviewing the basic asset parameters, covering all engineering hours and travel costs with zero hidden fees or unexpected extras.

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A Property Survey Costs a Fraction
of a Hidden Structural Defect

Do not risk your personal savings on unverified real estate. Tell us which house or villa you are evaluating in Greece today. We will review the asset parameters

and provide a fixed-price inspection quote within 24 hours. No pushy sales talk—just independent engineering discipline.

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Most engagements begin with a remote document review before any site visit is scheduled.