English property law

A deadlock between the government and private land registry officers has raised yet another obstacle to the recovery of Greece's beleaguered property market, as registrars persist with a decision to abstain from part of their duties since February 26.

Dropping land prices as Greeks desperately sell their property to make ends meet, signal investment opportunities for foreign buyers. But before rushing to purchase coveted Greek real estate, here are some tips to keep in mind:

Municipalities and private companies may soon get a chance to take over abandoned or empty buildings if a new bill drafted by the Environment Ministry is voted through Parliament.