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Buying Property in Crete

Buying property in Crete, Greece? - Whether for residential or holiday purposes Crete villas and apartments are a worthwhile investment for overseas property buyers.

The Crete property market like other Greek destinations has suffered recently in the property market slowdown but now sentiment is returning to the Crete Property Market and signs are showing a marked increase in enquiries for property for sale in Crete.

The island has a vast array of different types of properties for sale in Crete from run down village houses in need of renovation to apartments in coastal resorts like Aghios Nikolaos and luxury villas in mountainside retreats with spectacular views.

Apartments For Sale in Crete

Crete is a great place to buy an apartment with a number of great seaside resorts to choose from you can soon have an apartment overlooking the sea on one of Crete's many coastal resorts.

Our cheap Crete apartments are added to our database by agents and developers from the local area so you when enquiring about a property you will be dealing directly with the agents on the ground on the island of Crete.

We feature literally hundreds of new and resale apartments and villas and for sale in Crete and other islands as well as commercial and rental properties to suit all pockets and budgets - check out our properties for sale below.

Why Crete

Crete is the most southerly island of Greece and its largest. Once the centre and home to the old Minoan civilization Crete is now the most popular tourist island in Greece

The main town and capital on the island is called Heraklion with other popular tourist resorts including Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Chania and Lassithi playing hosts to the thousands of holidaymakers that flock to the island each year.

Crete is also home to many expats who have choosen to emigrate to Greece in search of a sunnier climate and easier way of life not to mention the fact that almost everyone speaks English.

Crete and Greece Guides

If you're wanting to buy an apartment in Crete? It pays to do some homework on the buying and legal process involved and as such we would reccommend that you read over our useful guides on Greece.

We have guides that cover things such as buying a property in Greece, the tax implications and general market overview, setting up a limited company, deposits, notaries and much more. We have a Greece buyers guide to buying property in Crete on our website which you may find of interest.

Our country guide to Greece is packed with useful country related information on Crete and Greece in general including things like climate, things to do and see, embassy details, communications, history and much more.

Before you commit yourself to buying a villa in Greece or any type of property take a look at our useful property buyers guide.

Property For Rent in Crete

Rental properties in Crete are proving very popular not only with holidaymakers but also with locals who are looking for somewhere to stay in Crete as the area attracts more jobs for the local workforce.

If you are looking for a rental property in Crete whether its to enjoy a deserved holiday away from the hustle and bustle of home or indeed if you are looking for somewhere to rent before you buy then we have a great selection of rental properties in Crete to tempt you

Recently Added Apartments For Sale in Crete

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3 bed Apartment for sale in Lassithi
Greece  -  Crete  -  Lassithi

This 93sq meter (1000sq ft) apartment is situated in an area only 1 kilometer from the town of Agios Nikolaos Crete. It is the ground floor apartment of a two storey building (takes up all the gr ...

£137,846
3 Beds

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2 bed Apartment for sale in Lassithi
Greece  -  Crete  -  Lassithi

This new two bedroom apartment is the ideal holiday house for you and your loved ones. Set in the heart of the beautiful tourist resort of Istron, Agios Nikolaos Crete the apartment is near many sh ...

£101,662
2 Beds

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1 bed Apartment for sale in Lassithi
Greece  -  Crete  -  Lassithi

This new 1 bedroom apartment is the ideal holiday house for you and your loved ones. Set in the heart of the beautiful tourist resort of Istron, Agios Nikolaos Crete the apartment is near many shop ...

£68,062
1 Beds

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1 bed Apartment for sale in Lassithi
Greece  -  Crete  -  Lassithi

A first floor one bedroom apartment located in the town of Agios Nikolaos only 300m from a beautiful sandy beach and about 150m from a free to use tennis court. This apartment is 45m2 in size and w ...

£68,923
1 Beds

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2 bed Apartment for sale in Lassithi
Greece  -  Crete  -  Lassithi

Two bedroom apartment only short walk to a beautiful sandy beach. This is a 2 bedroom apartment situated just 2 kilometers from the modern tourist town of Agios Nikolaos Crete. The apartment is ...

£180,923
2 Beds

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Other Islands in Greece

With thousands of properties for sale throughout Greece including hundreds of properties for sale in Crete alone why not check out some of the other areas we cover in Greece like:

External Crete Resources

Some useful external resources worth visiting when considering buying a property in Crete:-

  • Crete Gazette - an English newspaper for the expat community in Crete with news and classified ads and much more.
  • BritsinCrete - the Comprehensive, Informational Web site Resource, a Guide to expat Living in Crete and Greece.

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Villas for sale in Crete

Large 3 bedroom detached villa with pool and garde

3 bed Villa for sale in Lassithi
Greece  -  Crete  -  Lassithi

ust a few hundred meters from the coast of Plaka, ...
Prices from: £516,924

3 bedroom villa with pool in desired location.

3 bed Villa for sale in Lassithi
Greece  -  Crete  -  Lassithi

An impressive 3 bedroom, 2 floored villa with poo...
Prices from: £284,308

Exceptional Newly Built House within 500 metres of

3 bed Villa for sale in Lassithi
Greece  -  Crete  -  Lassithi

A superb quality house in a small private developm...
Prices from: £323,078

Beautiful Villa in Stunning Location.

3 bed Villa for sale in Lassithi
Greece  -  Crete  -  Lassithi

A modern luxurious detached villa in a unique secl...
Prices from: £1,680,003

3 bed Villa in Crete

3 bed Villa for sale in Vroukhas
Greece  -  Crete  -  Vroukhas

FOR SALE: Traditional Cretan house, with stunning...
Prices from: £422,155