Inside Greece's €1m+ property hotspots for high-end UK buyers

The latest market insight from international property consultancy, Astons, reveals the most exclusive places to live in Greece for wealthy UK buyers looking to secure a piece of prime real estate in the Mediterranean paradise.

Astons has curated a list of the 18 most exclusive homebuying locations in Greece based on the number of €1 million homes currently available to buy as a proportion of live property listings

Across the curated list of 18 highly exclusive areas, there are 295,763 homes on the market. Of these, 24,243 are valued at €1 million or more, equivalent to 8.2%.

However, in the very most exclusive Greek markets, prime properties account for a significantly larger proportion of listings.

At the top of the list is the magical Aegean island of Mykonos. There are currently an estimated 1,214 properties for sale on Mykonos and 793 of them have an asking price of at least €1 million, which means prime property accounts for a staggering 65.3% of the market.

In the affluent northern Athens suburb of Ekali, where luxury properties nestle into the lush mountainous surroundings, there are 583 homes for sale with a value of €1m+. This is equivalent to 61.6% of all local listings. Ekali is the Beverly Hills of mainland Greece, offering a high quality of life while maintaining easy access to the capital city.

If you want to avoid the 'island vibe' of Mykonos et al, you might want to look at the Athens Riviera, a region that offers the metropolis lifestyle combined with the luxury and tranquility of the coast. On the Riviera, you'll find the relaxed, family-friendly suburb of Voula where generous homes overlook the crystal blue Saronic Gulf. Anyone looking to call Voula home stands a good chance of securing a property as there are currently an estimated 5,530 properties on the local market, and 52.9% of them have a value of at least €1 million.

In the nearby Athens suburb of Plaka, 42.6% of available homes command an asking price of €1m+, while prime properties also account for at least 40% of the current market in Spetses (42.2%), Vouliagmeni on the Athens Riviera (41.8%), and Paxoi (40%).

You can check out the full list of Greece's 18 most exclusive homebuying markets here..

Suzanna Uzakova, Senior Consultant for Residency and Citizenship Programmes at Astons, commented:

"Greece continues to offer extraordinary opportunities for high-net-worth individuals seeking luxurious second homes or long-term lifestyle investments in one of Europe's most desirable destinations. From the cosmopolitan vibrancy of Mykonos to the refined elegance of Ekali and the relaxed metropolitan charm of the Athens Riviera, Greece's prime property market remains a magnet for discerning UK buyers. Thanks to Greece's Golden Visa programme, investors can use a property purchase to also secure full Greek residency. Given the exclusive high-end nature of these markets, the minimum investment requirement is €800,000.

However, Greece is not a market reserved exclusively for the ultra-wealthy because its Golden Visa programme continues to be one of the most accessible in Europe, offering residency to an investment of just €250,000, providing the money goes into the conversion of old commercial buildings into new residential dwellings

This opens the door for a much broader range of international buyers and investors to benefit from the lifestyle, stability, and investment potential Greece has to offer. Whether you're looking for a €1m+ luxury retreat or a strategic foothold in the EU, Greece presents an increasingly compelling proposition, especially as it continues to offer a Non-Dom tax regime after the likes of the UK have abolished theirs."