Buying a House in Crete – Current Listings

If you’re looking to buy a house, you should first clearly define your preferences and priorities: location, size, number of rooms, lot, and budget. The location can’t be changed—so be sure to define your search radius precisely (commute, schools, infrastructure)—while you can remain flexible when it comes to the home’s features. Through VON POLL IMMOBILIEN, you can create a personalized search profile and will be automatically notified as soon as a suitable home becomes available. With a financing certificate, you can demonstrate your creditworthiness and gain a competitive edge.

When viewing a house, you should focus primarily on its structural integrity and condition:

- Year of construction and structural integrity at a glance

- Condition of the roof and exterior walls

- Heating system and age of the heating equipment

- Age and condition of windows and glazing (Tip: The year of manufacture is often marked on the inside of the glass)

- Condition of the floors

- Potential uses for the basement (water stains or rust on pipes may indicate moisture)

- Provisions in the zoning plan

- Orientation of the house and garden

- Sloped ceilings, storage rooms, and utility rooms

- Surroundings and infrastructure: public transportation, shopping, schools, daycare centers, and parking

It is recommended to schedule a second viewing at a different time of day—ideally accompanied by a building inspector.

The path to owning your own home can start in different ways— whether through a personalized search profile with automatic notifications, through our online listings and bulletin board postings, or quite spontaneously when a suitable property catches your eye. Once you’ve found an interesting property, you’ll schedule a viewing and review the documents. After negotiating the purchase price, the purchase agreement is notarized; ownership is transferred to you upon registration in the land registry.

VON POLL REAL ESTATE offers a wide range of properties—from single-family homes and condominiums to land, multi-family homes, and investment properties. Create a personalized search profile with your criteria (location, property type, size, number of rooms, and budget), and you’ll be automatically notified as soon as a suitable property becomes available. The independent, local real estate professionals know the local market and will advise you personally.

The value of a home depends primarily on its location, size, condition, year of construction, and features. A thorough appraisal is the foundation for a realistic purchase or sale price. VON POLL REAL ESTATE offers you a free, no-obligation real estate appraisal by local professionals who know the local market inside and out. This gives you a reliable estimate—whether you’re buying, selling, or simply looking to get a sense of the market.