What the bill proposes
The ministry posted the bill on 18 October 2026. It carries the measures announced at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair that apply in 2026 and 2027. [1]Ministry of National Economy and Finance — bill posted for public consultation, 18 October 2026 (Greek)
The change to transfer tax is listed among the bill's housing measures. The ministry describes it as an increase in the transfer tax on homes from 1 July 2027 for natural persons who are not tax residents of the EU and the EEA. [1]Ministry of National Economy and Finance — bill posted for public consultation, 18 October 2026 (Greek)
Who the wording covers
The test in the announcement is tax residence, not nationality. It refers to natural persons and to residential property. It says nothing about companies or commercial property.
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What the announcement does not say
The ministry's announcement does not give the new rate. Nor does it say whether Golden Visa property purchases are treated differently, whether there are exemptions, or how contracts signed before 1 July 2027 would be handled. The wording may still change after consultation and the parliamentary vote.
Next steps
The bill stays in public consultation until 1 November 2026, and the ministry aims to have it legislated within the same month. [1]Ministry of National Economy and Finance — bill posted for public consultation, 18 October 2026 (Greek) We will report the final text if Parliament passes the bill.
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