Greece's New Inheritance Law: What It Means for Australians
For the first time in over 80 years, Greece has updated its inheritance laws. The changes took effect in September 2026.
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Greek property updates for Australians who need to act
Plain-English updates on Greek property law, registration deadlines and tax changes — written for Australian families managing property in Greece from here. When something changes on the ground in Greece, we post it here first so you can act, not just worry.
Plain-English updates as developments happen in Greece · Reviewed with the qualified Greek legal practice we work with where relevant
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Each post below follows a simple format: what's happening, why it matters for you, and what to do — and by when.
Registering a Birth, Marriage or Death in Greece
Overseas births, marriages, and deaths connected to Greece typically need to be formally registered before they can be relied on for other legal or property matters.
Read moreSigning a Greek Power of Attorney in Australia
Handling a Greek property or inheritance matter remotely almost always requires signing a Power of Attorney (POA) — a legal document authorising someone in Greece to act on your behalf.
Read moreKtimatologio Registration for Australian Property Owners
Greece's national land registry — Ktimatologio — now covers almost the entire country, with full completion targeted for the end of 2026.
Read moreENFIA Greek Property Tax: A Guide for Australian Owners
Greece's annual property tax — ENFIA — is issued each year to all property owners, including those living abroad. Bills are issued through the Greek tax portal (myAADE) and are due in instalments.
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Updates posted as developments occur in Greece
We keep across what's changing in Greece, reviewing with the qualified Greek legal practice we work with where relevant, and translate it into plain English — so you know what's happening before it becomes a problem.