Greece property interest grows

According to a leading overseas property publication, Greece is 'well and truly back on the map' for those looking to buy property abroad.

A combination of a stabilised property price, a reduction in buying costs and a rise in low season, low budget flights has seen interest grow according to A Place In The Sun.

'Sales have been three to four times what they were last year' said Spyros Matzos, who heads up a leading Greece property website. British buyers are leading the market but other European countries are also now looking at Greece with more frequency.

Villas, particularly with sea views, are leading the demand in the market. This is where Halcyon Developments Group’s Halcyon Hills development on the stunning island of Samos will come into its own when construction work begins following final documentation being signed off.

Samos features in one of Italy's most popular travel programs

The Italian broadcasting channel RAI3 completed its shootings for a new documentary film about Greece, especially the islands of the Northern Aegean Sea, Samos, Lesbos and Chios.

The documentary will be screened during the television programme Alle Falde Del Kilimangiaro, which is one of the most popular travel shows broadcasted by the Italian State Television every Sunday evening, appealing to an audience of about 10%, which equals to 1.000.000 – 1.500.000 viewers.

Why the smart money is investing in sustainable properties

Five star Greek spa resort Halcyon Hills was given a substantial write-up in Property Wire Confidential's most recent issue, commending the various eco-initiatives that the resort's architects plan to implement in the build. Featuring on the cover of the magazine, the resort appeared as one of just five properties highlighted in the 'We Like' pages of the publication.

The special report, written by Editor Ray Clancy and entitled "Why the smart money is investing in sustainable properties" detailed various sustainable initiatives being implemented at the resort, including natural heat transfer, water conservation, solar power, a seawater heat exchange system, green roofs, design for healthy airflow and more.