“Greece is not like Portugal”

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Key points

1. The choice starts with the goal: a backup home in case something happens in Israel, a summer holiday home, ongoing income or appreciation. Each goal leads to a different country and property.
2. Once you have chosen a place, you look for a local lawyer who knows the law, the culture and the customs there.
3. Each country is a separate model. Buying in Greece is different from buying in Portugal or Poland, and what worked in one country does not automatically carry over to another.
4. In some European countries, part of the purchase can be financed with a mortgage from a local bank.
5. According to him, most Israelis do not check the taxation in advance and discover the questions only after the fact.

Summary: the site team, based on the Maariv article. These things were said in a recording from May 11, 2026. Since then, laws, tax rates, interest rates and prices may have changed. The summaries were written by us and reflect what was said at the time of recording.

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