Living in Athens, one neighbourhood at a time.
Neighbourhood guides, honest notes on long stays, and the practical stuff of moving to Athens. Written by the people who keep the apartments.
For Owners
Airbnb or long-term rental in Athens: what an apartment actually earns
On gross, short-term wins easily. On net, the gap narrows sharply. A line-by-line calculation, with a worked example in Pagrati.
For Owners
Leasing your Athens apartment to a company: how guaranteed rent works
Guaranteed rent is not a projection, it is a contractual term. What you sign, who carries what, what you give up, and the tax break that expires in 2026.
For Owners
Renovating an Athens apartment for rental: what pays back and what does not
A second bathroom is the best investment you can make. What else pays back, what is wasted money, and what a renovation actually costs in 2026.
For Owners
Airbnb management in Athens: how it works and what it costs
What a management company actually does, how the fee is built, what Greek law now requires of the property, and when leasing beats management.
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