Canadian buyers frequently travel in a concentrated summer window, sometimes with an extended stay. That is an advantage when it is used deliberately: a longer visit allows second viewings, a different time of day, and meeting your lawyer in person — all of which shorten everything that follows.
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Cross-border planning
Canada taxes residents on worldwide income and has foreign property reporting requirements above certain thresholds. A Canada–Greece tax treaty exists, but the treatment of rental income, capital gains and estate consequences depends on your residency and how ownership is structured. Confirm with advisers licensed in both jurisdictions.
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Time difference
Athens is seven hours ahead of Toronto and Montreal, ten ahead of Vancouver. Structured video calls and concise written updates remove most of the back-and-forth that otherwise turns a two-day question into a two-week one.
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Common briefs
Athens access with proximity to family regions, coastal Attica for year-round use, second homes intended for eventual relocation, and rental-first ownership held until a return.