Advisory Charter, Escrow Protections & Commission Transparency
High-net-worth investors deserve unequivocal transparency. This Charter sets forth our ethical boundaries, client fund escrow safeguards, legal retainer guarantees, and statutory compensation disclosures.
1. Full Statutory Commission Disclosure
In full accordance with European Union consumer protection directives and Greek real estate brokerage regulations, Greece Golden Visa Advisory maintains complete compensation transparency:
For successful real estate transactions qualifying for the Greek Golden Visa, our advisory receives a standardized developer referral fee ranging between €3,500 and €7,000 per closed investor transaction (or approximately 1.5% to 2.5% of the property value). This fee is disbursed solely by the property developer or vendor from their standard marketing budget.
Zero Price Inflation Guarantee: The official notarial purchase deed price (Symvolaio) is guaranteed to be identical whether an investor enters the development through our advisory or directly off the street. No markups, hidden premiums, or inflated conveyance fees are ever added.
2. Escrow Safeguards & Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Client capital security is paramount. At no point in time does Greece Golden Visa Advisory hold or custody your qualifying real estate investment capital:
- Direct Institutional Wires: All qualifying property funds are wired directly from your personal overseas bank account to either: (a) your personal Hellenic bank account in Athens, or (b) the officially designated notary escrow account managed under the oversight of the Greek Ministry of Justice.
- Strict Traceability: Under Greek Law 5100/2024, only verified cross-border wire transfers, crossed bank drafts, or POS institutional bank cards issued by recognized financial institutions are legally acceptable for Golden Visa issuance. Cash payments are strictly prohibited by law.
- Full Refund on Title Defect: If our partner attorneys uncover an unresolvable defect in title during legal due diligence (such as an unresolved mortgage, tax lien, or irregular building permit), your initial property reservation deposit is 100% refundable under standard escrow contracts.
3. Athens Bar Association Legal Retainer Mandate
Legal representation is governed by a formal written retainer engagement contract executed directly between you and an authorized member of the Athens Bar Association. This guarantees: