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Property & Real Estate Legal Services

I manage every detail of real estate transactions, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, in a timely and effective manner.

Expert Legal Guidance for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

With over 25 years of experience in Greek property law, I provide comprehensive legal representation to buyers, sellers, and investors involved in property transactions across Crete. My objective is to ensure that every transaction—from the sale or purchase of a private residence to complex commercial or development investments—is legally secure, transparent, and fully compliant with applicable regulations.

Whether you are acquiring, selling or developing property in Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, or Lasithi, my office provides the knowledge, legal precision and expert guidance required to complete the transaction efficiently and with confidence.

Core Property Legal Services

Every real estate transaction is unique. From purchasing a vacation home to building a property portfolio or developing a real estate project in Crete, you will receive a tailored legal approach designed to safeguard your interests at every stage of the process.

Purchase and Sale of Property

Legal representation for buyers and sellers in residential and commercial property transactions, including legal due diligence, contract drafting and negotiation, coordination with banks regarding financing for buyers, and full management of the transaction through completion to ensure that clients’ rights and interests are protected at every stage.

Land Development & Financing

Legal assistance with land acquisitions and development projects, including construction contracts, stage-payment structures, and agreements between prospective buyers and developers, along with coordination with banks regarding project financing and mortgage arrangements.

Property Ownership & Tax Structuring

Legal guidance on structuring property ownership in Greece, including coordination with tax advisors regarding the applicable tax framework and long-term management of Greek real estate assets.

Inheritance of Greek Property

Legal assistance with the inheritance and transfer of Greek property, including succession planning, preparation of inheritance deeds, and registration of ownership, ensuring that your rights are protected and the process complies with Greek legal requirements.

Property Ownership & Tax Structuring

Legal guidance on structuring property ownership in Greece, including coordination with tax advisors regarding the applicable tax framework and long-term management of Greek real estate assets.

Successful Investment in Crete

Chania / Rethymno / Herakleion / Lasithi

A successful investment in Crete requires specialized consulting. My law office is highly experienced in handling all types and stages of real estate transactions.

My experience encompasses:

drafting all necessary documentation for the acquisition, development or sale of real estate properties
corporate organization of real estate investments
legal due diligence and searches in respect of real estate properties

lease contracts, land management and development.
taxation of real estate owners in Greece.
real estate litigation and planning disputes
estate planning and inheritance

No matter the size of your investment, there is a customized solution for you.

What My Clients Say

Nothing means more to me than the trust of my clients. I’m honored to share some of their experiences and the moments that made their journey with me special. Your feedback fuels my passion to keep raising the bar.

Professional, kind, extremely knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to work with. Astute advice on business and commercial matters from company set up to management and an excellent lawyer for real estate transactions of all kinds. I cannot recommend her enough, I wish all lawyers were like this! ‏Christianna has the ability to see things from different angles that are not always apparent to someone who is not in the field, and also the ability to simplify things that sometimes seem very complicated. ‏In addition to the above, she was always available to me at any time, and was willing to work or to meet behind normal hours. ‏More than once ‏For those looking for professionalism, expertise, personal and friendly attitude - I highly recommend Attorney Christianna

‏I chose Christianna after several meetings with other lawyers specializing in real estate in Crete . Christiana left a very positive impression on me and beyond being professional, she also listened and advised me on other issues. So choosing her as the lawyer who would accompany me in my business in Crete , was easy ‏Christianna has the ability to see things from different angles that are not always apparent to someone who is not in the field, and also the ability to simplify things that sometimes seem very complicated. ‏In addition to the above, she was always available to me at any time, and was willing to work or to meet behind normal hours. ‏More than once ‏For those looking for professionalism, expertise, personal and friendly attitude - I highly recommend Attorney Christianna

Christianna Tsigaloglou has been our lawyer in Crete for over 15 years, helping us with the successful purchase of land, construction and ownership transfer. She is always very clear with respect to what she needs from us in terms of documentation, and anticipates very well the needs of the various official Greek bodies with which have to engage. She is extremely well-connected to local banks, accountants, notaries etc. and makes their processes go a smoothly as possible. We are truly thankful to Christianna for her great work over the years and will certainly be making use of her services in the future. Thanks for your great work Christianna!‏Christianna has the ability to see things from different angles that are not always apparent to someone who is not in the field, and also the ability to simplify things that sometimes seem very complicated. ‏In addition to the above, she was always available to me at any time, and was willing to work or to meet behind normal hours. ‏More than once ‏For those looking for professionalism, expertise, personal and friendly attitude - I highly recommend Attorney Christianna

Christianna is worth more than 5 starts, she is exceptional. We have been working with her over the last 5 years covering everything from land purchases and rental agreements to setting up a business. Her advice and knowledge is second to none, and her professional approach instills confidence even in the most challenging of circumstances. And on top of all this, she is absolutely lovely - as is her assistant Katerina. She is the only lawyer I have ever actually looked forward to working with.

I was very fortunate to have found Christianna by searching Google from New Zealand once I decided to purchase a property in Crete. She has been invaluable to Mike & I & our girls. Christianna is always incredibly professional & supportive. She knows the ins & outs of the Greek visa system as well as the property laws. We had many discussions weighing up the pros & cons of the visa options. She is also very patient! I highly recommend you engage her office if you are considering a move to Crete she will protect your interests & will not let you down.‏In addition to the above, she was always available to me at any time, and was willing to work or to meet behind normal hours. ‏More than once ‏For those looking for professionalism, expertise, personal and friendly attitude - I highly recommend Attorney Christianna

We have had a working relationship with Christianne for over 20 years. We have found her extremely professional - she only ever works with our best interests in mind and is extremely efficient. She is also an excellent communicator with perfect English which has been very helpful to us. Unlike lawyers in the UK she is not watching the clock regarding fees but her aim is to do the job proactively and efficiently. She is also extremely pleasant to work with and should the need arise we wouldn’t consider using anyone else.

We strongly recommend Christianna if you are buying a house in Crete. Her process expertise and no-nonsense approach enabled us to close on our house (remotely) in 2 months - which I understand is unheard of in Greece. She also obtained our residence permit and is always available and responsive if we have any questions. An excellent lawyer is critical when buying a house in Greece - and Christianna is the best!

Great experience working with Christianna Tsigalogloy when I bought my flat. She is highly professional, very competent, always on time and made everything feel so much easier — explained things in simple terms, handled all the paperwork, and was always quick to reply to my questions.

If you are looking for a lawyer to handle your affairs when purchasing a property in Crete, Greece I can highly recommend Christianna Tsigaloglou Law Office. She is very knowledgeable and speaks English fluently making the process stress free. She advised us and guided us through the whole purchasing process, from dealing with the Real Estate agent and all the paperwork involved, to opening a bank account and helping with any surprises that came with the purchase. She was extremely helpful with any questions we had, and nothing was too much trouble. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Christianna is very knowledgeable in Greek Real Estate and Estate affairs. She is fluent in English and highly competent in the execution of title work or other real estate matters. I've worked with her for over 15 years and highly recommend her to US Citizens needing an attorney.VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

We used Hania Law for our house purchase in Kokkino Chorio. Christianna was very knowledgeable and helpful explaining the process and took us through it step by step. Highly recommended.

SERVICES

Property & Real Estate Legal Services

Expert Legal Guidance for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

Core Property Legal Services

Purchase and Sale of Property

Land Development & Financing

Property Ownership & Tax Structuring

Inheritance of Greek Property

Property Ownership & Tax Structuring

Successful Investment in Crete

Chania / Rethymno / Herakleion / Lasithi

What My Clients Say

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