Foreign Buyers Drive Greece’s Luxury Vacation-Home Market to Record Highs Overview The Greek luxury real estate market is booming, with foreign buyers driving demand to unprecedented levels. Greek Properties have become a highly sought-after commodity, particularly in the country's premier second-home markets. As a result, the market is experiencing a record year in 2026, with affluent international buyers pouring into destinations such as the Athens Riviera and the Greek islands. Introduction to the Greek Luxury Market The surge in demand for Greek Properties is largely driven by foreign purchasers, who now account for between 60% and 85% of demand in premier second-home markets. According to a report by Greek Exclusive Properties, the strongest demand is coming from buyers in the U.K., Germany, France, Switzerland, the U.S., and Israel. These buyers view luxury residential properties as long-term lifestyle assets that offer privacy, exclusivity, and protection against economic u...