The Corfu Retreat - Renovation

Buying an old stone house and taking out a repairing license costs less than the cost of a building license for a new home.

In addition - you will have a property with character to be proud of.

We have a network of friends and relatives throughout the island offering property to sell at realistic prices. Some properties are ready to move in to, in which case the transaction could be completed, as it would in the UK, within a few weeks. Being licensed estate agents we can lead you through the complete process of turning your dream into reality.

We are bilingual and therefore able to negotiate successfully. We also provide a complete management service for the renovation of a home which will lead you step by step through each stage of the operation. Please note that we actively encourage you to seek testimonials from existing Customers.

If you are based in the UK and you ask us to manage the project, we shall provide you with up-to-date photographs by e-mail and spreadsheets, together with regular reports. 

You are never blind in your pursuit of a satisfactory conclusion to the project..

Below is an example of a recently completed project at the village of Varipatades

The total cost of developing this from scratch including all fees and IKA payments (obligatory national insurance) was just over €350,000. The current value of this house is in excess of €500,000. The Customers declared the following:-

“Thank you Paul and Lula, our dream house is now a reality. From start to finish, you have guided us, advised us and managed the renovation project efficiently, reliably and with great sensitivity. Your Anglo-Greek partnership has meant that communication between all parties has been able to progress smoothly, despite the “Greekish” moments that do occur! Thank you for our ‘Corfu Gem’”

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