Greece digitizes property transfers, expanding online tax declarations nationwide

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is set to significantly streamline property transfer procedures by expanding its digital tax declaration system. The initiative will extend to areas currently outside the objective valuation system, a move anticipated to be implemented within 2027.

This digital expansion aims to eliminate a major bureaucratic hurdle for thousands of taxpayers. Currently, properties located outside the objective valuation zones often face delays in transfer processes. The new digital application will allow for online submission of declarations regardless of the property's location, drastically cutting down on red tape and accelerating transactions such as property sales, parental donations, and inheritance acceptances.

The AADE's plan includes automating the issuance and notification of tax assessments for transfers that are not automatically processed by the existing myProperty application. This digital model is expected to provide a substantial benefit, particularly to residents in island and remote areas where a significant portion of properties remain outside the objective valuation framework.

This push for full digitization of property transfers occurs amid a dynamic real estate market. Many taxpayers are expediting transactions, including sales, parental donations, and gifts, before potential adjustments to objective property values. Data from AADE indicates robust activity, with revenues from transfer taxes showing an increase of over 11% in the first two months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.