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Do I need a lawyer to buy a house in Crete?: Yes. A registered laywer authorised to practice in Greece is required for all property transactions. You are free to appoint a lawyer of your choice or we will be pleased to recommend a local English speaking lawyer familiar with property purchase.
How do I make an offer on a property that I wish to purchase?: Once you have found the property that you wish to buy, an Agreement to Purchase form is completed stipulating the agreed property price as well as estimates for the property transfer tax and legal fees. In addition, a deposit amount is specified and agreed upon. Dreamcatchers can help you with this process.
Do I have to pay a deposit?: Yes. A deposit is payable, normally 10-12% of the agreed purchase price and may also include legal fees. This is considered a binding statement of intent on the part of both parties and designed to protect both buyer and seller.
Do I need to open a bank account in Greece?: You need to be able to transfer the necessary funds for your purchase to Greece. Your funds can be deposited into an account opened by you (passport required) or into your Lawyers bank account. The choice is yours. Dreamcatchers can recommend banks with experience of handling accounts for foreign customers.
Do I need to be present during the purchase procedure?: No. You can appoint your lawyer to act on your behalf through a Power of Attorney. Your lawyer will require access to your funds in order to proceed with the purchase and sign the necessary land contract.
Where are Dreamcatchers located?: We are located in the village of Almirida, near the bridge. We will provide a map illustrating our location very soon.
Is Dreamcatchers associated with any other real estate or construction company?: Dreamcatchers is wholly independent of any other real estate or property finding business, construction company, or builder. Dreamcatchers is not a construction company and does not offer to undertake building services.
Can you recommend an architect or a builder?: Dreamcatchers can, in constultation with individual clients, recommend selected professional architects and builders who have the necessary expertise in the areas that match our clients building requirements (i.e. renovation specialists). The final choice of either architect or builder, rests with the client.