During his speech at the opening of the Thessaloniki International Tourism Fair in September, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed that the government has no intention of distorting the image of short-term rentals, which, as he admitted, constitute an important source of income for both property owners and residents. state. It is also an important factor in facilitating the arrival of tourists.
On the other hand, he sees the housing crisis and the need to increase its control in order to preserve the unique character of Greek cities and areas of Athens – according to the Greek Travel Pages website.
It is a comprehensive system of measures aimed at relieving pressure on rents and increasing the availability of apartments [dla samych Greków] – confirms Mitsotakis.
Greek Prime Minister: We will protect the character of Athens
The measures announced by the government include tax incentives for long-term rentals – landlords who enter the housing market or offer empty apartments, instead of making their premises available to tourists, will be exempt from rental tax for three years. This is to solve the problem of lack of housing in cities and their main areas.
