"The practice of the law is a perfectly distinct art"
Frederick Pollock

Legal Guidance for Real Estate Investment in Crete

Legal services in property, corporate law and residency solutions for international investors. Based in Chania, with over 25 years of local expertise, I guide clients through secure property transactions and investments across Crete.

INTRODUCTION

Property Law Office

Successful real estate investments in Greece require more than general legal advice — they require local knowledge, precision, and hands-on experience. My law office represents international clients throughout the entire lifecycle of a real estate transaction, offering practical, business-oriented legal solutions tailored to each case.

What I do

I advise international individuals, investors, companies on all legal aspects of acquiring, selling, developing, and managing property in Greece, including:

Residential and commercial property acquisitions
Off-plan purchases, under-construction developments, and developer projects
Land acquisitions and sales
Construction agreements and stage-payment structures
Comprehensive verification of ownership rights, title history, and identification of any legal restrictions, encumbrances, or third-party claims affecting the property.
Banking arrangements, financing, and mortgage coordination
Tax structuring for property ownership in Greece
Corporate structures and investment vehicles for property holdings
Lease agreements, property management, and long-term administration
Inheritance planning and transfer of Greek real estate assets

My role is to ensure that every transaction is legally secure, properly structured, and aligned with the client’s long-term investment objectives in Greece.

Beyond the purchase

My services continue well after completion. I assist clients with:

Greek Residency Legal Services

My law office represents non-EU nationals seeking residence in Greece through investment or financial independence programs, including:

These residence schemes provide long-term stability, mobility within the Schengen Area, and the opportunity to live, work remotely, or invest in one of Europe’s most desirable destinations.
I provide comprehensive legal assistance throughout the entire residency process, including:

Assessment of eligibility and selection of the appropriate residence program
Preparation and legal review of the required documentation
Coordination with competent authorities and all relevant parties involved
Ongoing legal support after the permit is granted

Why choose my law office

1

Knowledge and devotion

Dedicated in offering property and corporate legal advice for more than 25 years with insight and perception to safeguard the buying and selling process.

2

Responsive

Buying or selling property in a foreign country can be confusing. I am committed to keeping you well informed at every stage of this journey.

3

English speaking

I will make sure that you have all the information required to make the best decision by providing you with clear, honest and understandable explanations in fluent English.

4

Support

With a network of associated professionals, such as notaries, accountants, business advisors, topographers, civil engineers, we can support you wherever you may be.

EXPERTISE

Services

Property & Real Estate

Business & Corporate

Residency Legal Services

What My Clients Say

Nothing means more to me than the trust of my clients. I’m honored to share some of their experiences and the moments that made their journey with me special. Your feedback fuels my passion to keep raising the bar.

Professional, kind, extremely knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to work with. Astute advice on business and commercial matters from company set up to management and an excellent lawyer for real estate transactions of all kinds. I cannot recommend her enough, I wish all lawyers were like this! ‏Christianna has the ability to see things from different angles that are not always apparent to someone who is not in the field, and also the ability to simplify things that sometimes seem very complicated. ‏In addition to the above, she was always available to me at any time, and was willing to work or to meet behind normal hours. ‏More than once ‏For those looking for professionalism, expertise, personal and friendly attitude - I highly recommend Attorney Christianna

‏I chose Christianna after several meetings with other lawyers specializing in real estate in Crete . Christiana left a very positive impression on me and beyond being professional, she also listened and advised me on other issues. So choosing her as the lawyer who would accompany me in my business in Crete , was easy ‏Christianna has the ability to see things from different angles that are not always apparent to someone who is not in the field, and also the ability to simplify things that sometimes seem very complicated. ‏In addition to the above, she was always available to me at any time, and was willing to work or to meet behind normal hours. ‏More than once ‏For those looking for professionalism, expertise, personal and friendly attitude - I highly recommend Attorney Christianna

Christianna Tsigaloglou has been our lawyer in Crete for over 15 years, helping us with the successful purchase of land, construction and ownership transfer. She is always very clear with respect to what she needs from us in terms of documentation, and anticipates very well the needs of the various official Greek bodies with which have to engage. She is extremely well-connected to local banks, accountants, notaries etc. and makes their processes go a smoothly as possible. We are truly thankful to Christianna for her great work over the years and will certainly be making use of her services in the future. Thanks for your great work Christianna!‏Christianna has the ability to see things from different angles that are not always apparent to someone who is not in the field, and also the ability to simplify things that sometimes seem very complicated. ‏In addition to the above, she was always available to me at any time, and was willing to work or to meet behind normal hours. ‏More than once ‏For those looking for professionalism, expertise, personal and friendly attitude - I highly recommend Attorney Christianna

Christianna is worth more than 5 starts, she is exceptional. We have been working with her over the last 5 years covering everything from land purchases and rental agreements to setting up a business. Her advice and knowledge is second to none, and her professional approach instills confidence even in the most challenging of circumstances. And on top of all this, she is absolutely lovely - as is her assistant Katerina. She is the only lawyer I have ever actually looked forward to working with.

I was very fortunate to have found Christianna by searching Google from New Zealand once I decided to purchase a property in Crete. She has been invaluable to Mike & I & our girls. Christianna is always incredibly professional & supportive. She knows the ins & outs of the Greek visa system as well as the property laws. We had many discussions weighing up the pros & cons of the visa options. She is also very patient! I highly recommend you engage her office if you are considering a move to Crete she will protect your interests & will not let you down.‏In addition to the above, she was always available to me at any time, and was willing to work or to meet behind normal hours. ‏More than once ‏For those looking for professionalism, expertise, personal and friendly attitude - I highly recommend Attorney Christianna

We have had a working relationship with Christianne for over 20 years. We have found her extremely professional - she only ever works with our best interests in mind and is extremely efficient. She is also an excellent communicator with perfect English which has been very helpful to us. Unlike lawyers in the UK she is not watching the clock regarding fees but her aim is to do the job proactively and efficiently. She is also extremely pleasant to work with and should the need arise we wouldn’t consider using anyone else.

We strongly recommend Christianna if you are buying a house in Crete. Her process expertise and no-nonsense approach enabled us to close on our house (remotely) in 2 months - which I understand is unheard of in Greece. She also obtained our residence permit and is always available and responsive if we have any questions. An excellent lawyer is critical when buying a house in Greece - and Christianna is the best!

Great experience working with Christianna Tsigalogloy when I bought my flat. She is highly professional, very competent, always on time and made everything feel so much easier — explained things in simple terms, handled all the paperwork, and was always quick to reply to my questions.

If you are looking for a lawyer to handle your affairs when purchasing a property in Crete, Greece I can highly recommend Christianna Tsigaloglou Law Office. She is very knowledgeable and speaks English fluently making the process stress free. She advised us and guided us through the whole purchasing process, from dealing with the Real Estate agent and all the paperwork involved, to opening a bank account and helping with any surprises that came with the purchase. She was extremely helpful with any questions we had, and nothing was too much trouble. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Christianna is very knowledgeable in Greek Real Estate and Estate affairs. She is fluent in English and highly competent in the execution of title work or other real estate matters. I've worked with her for over 15 years and highly recommend her to US Citizens needing an attorney.VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

We used Hania Law for our house purchase in Kokkino Chorio. Christianna was very knowledgeable and helpful explaining the process and took us through it step by step. Highly recommended.