01Featured articleRentals6′ min read
Renting in Athens: what to check before you sign
From real availability and service charges to duration and adjustment terms. A practical guide for owners and tenants.
The JournalIssue 04 · 2026
Property, market and decisions.
Articles on rentals, sales, buying, investment and the services we provide. Not generic advice. A practical view of the Athens market.
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01Featured articleIssue 04 · 2026
35 articles. One changing market.
We chose themes that recur in our meetings: what to check, what to compare and where evidence is needed before a decision.
- Rentals
- 06
- Sales
- 06
- Buying
- 04
- Investment
- 06
- Services
- 13
From the archive
02Sales7′ min read
Selling a property: how the right price is built
A price is not a number placed in a listing. It is the result of technical insight, comparable evidence and negotiation strategy.
03Buying6′ min read
Buying a property: the technical check that protects the investment
What sits behind a good photograph? Structural capacity, damp, old installations and permits that can change the real cost.
04Investment8′ min read
Property investment: yield, risk and time horizon
Yield is not a percentage on a spreadsheet. It is a combination of income, cost, liquidity and time.
05Services6′ min read
Renovation: when it really increases value
Not every renovation increases value. The right intervention solves a problem, improves use and speaks to the market.
06Services5′ min read
How we work together: from first impression to signature
A clear four step process, combining technical knowledge, strategy and consistent communication.
07Rentals7′ min read
Short term rentals in Athens: when they really make sense
Income, costs, permits and management. The criteria for deciding whether a property suits short term or long term letting.
08Buying8′ min read
Legal checks when buying property: what to review before an offer
Titles, encumbrances, planning records and contracts. A practical guide to what should be checked before you commit.
09Investment7′ min read
Small apartments as investments: yield with limits
Demand, renovation cost and liquidity. When a small Athens apartment is genuinely profitable.
10Services6′ min read
Property valuation: how a price that holds is built
It is not a guess. It is a combination of technical evidence, comparable data and real demand.
11Rentals5′ min read
Furnished apartments: what the tenant really pays for
Furniture, wear and hidden costs. What to check before renting a ready to move home.
12Rentals5′ min read
Rent adjustments: when and how to do them properly
Terms, timing and limits for an adjustment that protects both sides.
13Rentals5′ min read
Tenant screening: how owners protect themselves
Documents, references and clear communication. A process that reduces risk without becoming harsh.
14Sales6′ min read
Property photography: how images affect the price
Light, floor plans, image order and consistency. Presentation is not decoration, it is a pricing tool.
15Sales6′ min read
Selling a property with a tenant: advantage or obstacle?
Income, commitment and buyer profile. When a let investment sells more easily.
16Sales5′ min read
Property advertising: where it pays to invest
Channels, audience and measurement. Promotion is not paying for likes, it is attracting serious viewings.
17Buying6′ min read
Energy performance: what it means for your wallet
Running cost, upgrades and resale value. Energy is not a label, it is an economic factor.
18Buying5′ min read
Building service charges: what sits behind the number
Heating, maintenance, lifts and special contributions. How to read service charges properly.
19Investment6′ min read
Investing in central Athens: opportunity or trap?
Demand, renovation cost and noise. The criteria for investing in the historic centre.
20Investment6′ min read
Property yield: how to calculate it properly
Gross yield, net income and hidden costs. A practical way to compare investments.
21Investment5′ min read
Property resale: when it is worth it
Entry cost, time and tax. When a purchase for resale has a real margin.
22Services5′ min read
Property management: what a manager actually handles
Leases, maintenance, communication and reporting. When management adds value.
23Services5′ min read
3D and virtual tours: when they really help
Fewer wasted viewings, better filtering and the right expectation. When digital presentation is worth it.
24Sales6′ min read
Buying and selling property: a guide to the transaction
From the first valuation to signature. The stages, documents and decisions that make the difference.
25Rentals5′ min read
Renting a property: from listing to signature
The right listing, tenant screening and clear terms. The steps to a lease without surprises.
26Services5′ min read
Property valuation: what you need to know
What a valuation includes, which data is needed and how it is used in practice.
27Investment6′ min read
Investment advisory: how a decision is made
Yield, risk, time and exit. A framework for an investment decision with a clear picture.
28Services6′ min read
Property optimisation: what the space can become
Renovation, change of use and repositioning. How a property gains greater value.
29Sales5′ min read
Professional property presentation and marketing
Photography, video, floor plans and copy. How presentation turns into serious interest.
30Services5′ min read
Digital property marketing strategy
Website, social, targeted campaigns and measurement. How digital presence brings the right visitors.
31Services5′ min read
3D virtual tours: the space before the viewing
How a tour reduces wasted viewings and what to check in its quality.
32Services5′ min read
Drone photography: what it adds to a property listing
Views, neighbourhood and outdoor space. When aerial images help and when they are unnecessary.
33Services5′ min read
Property management: the complete guide
What a manager handles, where the limits are and how performance is measured.
34Services6′ min read
Selling a business: what the buyer is really buying
Customers, revenue, team and reputation. The elements that define business value.
35Services5′ min read
Advisory support: from question to decision
How a structured conversation becomes a plan with steps, cost and time.
The Journal
Knowledge is not a privilege. It is a method.
We write about what we see in the market: what changes, what stays stable and which decisions need evidence. If you want to discuss your own property, a consultation is the next step.