Services
A Viewing Trip to Zakynthos will ensure that you pick the right property in the right location.
A full range of Finance and related services are available to assist your purchase and provide support subsequently including Currency Exchange, Mortgages, Taxation, Wills & Inheritance, Insurance and Healthcare.
Special Offers
Holiday Lettings offers effective and affordable online advertising for holiday homeowners wishing to rent out their property. They provide detailed photographs, descriptions and availability for thousands of holiday properties all over the world. Click on the link below or quote our Introducer ID number: 44964 when you contact them, enter your property details into their user-friendly system, select the annual fee option of £185+vat and enjoy 15 months promotion for the price of 12!
holidaylettings.co.uk - click here to receive 15 months for the price of 12!
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please call us on freephone 0800 404 8081 or use our our enquiry form.
- Building Program - save 50%
The investment incentive program underwritten by the EU and the Greek Government is expected to be open for applications again in June 2010 and is aimed at developing tourism in mountain areas such as Agalas, Agios Leon, Anafonitria, Exo Hora, Keri, Kiliomeno, Orthonies, Maries and Volimes
Successful applicants will receive a refund of 50% of the construction and furnishing costs of holiday rental villas as well as a proportion of the program application costs. A minimum of 2 villas must be constructed and they must be used as holiday rentals for a minimum of 5 years. Only after 5 years can they be sold.
We have land available that meets the program requirements and all aspects of the application are handled by one of our civil engineers who specialises in this type of application and is justly proud of his 100% success rate.
If you are interested in buying land or already have land eligible for the program, please call us on freephone 0800 404 8081 or use our enquiry form.
- Pool Construction - 25% off
Have a fully tiled 3 metre x 5 metre swimming pool 1.4 metre deep with pump built for only 25,000 euros when you have your villa constructed by us. A saving of 25% off the full price.
The price quoted excludes the building licence.
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please call us on freephone 0800 404 8081 or use our enquiry form.
Free Property Finder
To take advantage of our popular Property Finder service simply let us know what you are looking for, where you want it and how much you want to pay for it. From the information you give us we will identify properties that meet your criteria and your budget.
Property Finder operates across the whole of Greece and the Greek Islands and is free!
So, if you can’t find what you want let us help you, please call us on freephone 0800 404 8081 or use our enquiry form.
Free Guides
We have produced several invaluable guides to buying and building in Zakynthos based on a wealth of first hand experience. Don’t buy without reading them.
- Avoiding Pitfalls & Disappointments
- Steps to Purchasing a Plot of Land
- Steps to Obtaining a Building Licence
- Our Money Finished Not Our Villa!
- Have You Filed Your E9 Schedule?
Free Consultation
Come and talk to a qualified civil engineer free of charge.
If you are seriously considering buying a property in Zakynthos, whether or not you intend to buy it from us, take advantage of a free initial consultation of up to 30 minutes in Zakynthos with qualified civil engineer, Aggelos Lagodimos.
Why are we making this offer? We are here for the long term and have earned a reputation for honesty and integrity. We do not want this to be damaged by a few rogue builders giving the property market in Zakynthos a bad name. We want satisfied buyers in Zakynthos whether or not they are our customers.
Karetta Properties & Construction is a friendly, family run company that has been developing Greek real estate since 1998 In that time it has acquired great experience and a reputation for good service that is second to none. The company has long been associated with professionalism and integrity in the conduct of its business and is better placed than most to find a suitable property for you. Unlike many competitors clients are not subjected to high pressure sales techniques and client care is the most important thing. All properties, whether land or re-sale, are checked for legality and some 60% of properties offered by sellers are rejected. Clients are carefully guided through the whole process of buying their home in Zakynthos and specialists are available to help with every aspect of the purchase.
If you would like to arrange a free consultation, please call us on freephone 0800 404 8081 or use our enquiry form.
Viewing Trip
To ensure that you pick the right plot in the right location and have total confidence in the people that will be working for you you will need to arrange to visit Zakynthos.
We do not employ high pressure sales tactics and consequently do not arrange viewing trips. We want you to have the freedom to make comparisons and to come to an informed decision which you are comfortable with.
However, we are happy to help if you run into any difficulties making travel arrangements or if you want advice.
Once you arrive in Zante we can collect you from your accommodation show you the island, let you meet the people involved, take you through the buying process, let you see examples of our building work and take you to see suitable plots of land.
If you wish to go ahead with a purchase we can also help with finding a lawyer and a notary, obtaining a Tax ID, opening a Greek bank account, getting a mortgage (Greek or UK) and finding a currency exchange provider.
If you are visiting Zakynthos and wish to meet, please call us on freephone 0800 404 8081 or use our enquiry form.
Property & Rental Management
Property Management
While you are away...
Key Holding
Your keys will be held securely and made available to third parties upon request.
Inspection Visits
An inspection visit includes checking electricity and water are working correctly, reading meters and checking your mailbox for bills.
Bill Handling
Collection and payment of bills
Electricity, Water or Telephone bills paid on time avoiding unnecessary disconnection, and reconnection fees.
Accepting Deliveries
Deliveries can be accepted on your behalf.
Shopping
If you require any shopping, then please provide us with your list, and we will deliver the items to your home prior to your arrival.
Preparing your Home prior to your arrival
This includes turning on electricity & water, external lighting and heating if required, cleaning and mopping floors and balconies, dusting furniture and fittings, cleaning kitchen and bathrooms, cleaning windows and shutters, turning on the fridge and making up beds.
Equipping your new home
We can equip your home with everything from teaspoons to outdoor furniture. All you need to do is provide us with your budget, shopping list and preferred colour scheme and tastes and we will provide you with a quotation.
Rental Management
When you have guests...
Spring Clean
If unused during the winter months your property will require a spring clean at the start of the rental season. This will include checking the electricity and water supplies are working, testing electrical appliances, checking light bulbs, checking linen, notifying you of any household items that require replacement, cleaning the interior of the property, balconies, verandas and tidying up the garden.
Basic Welcome Pack
To include water, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, bread, butter, jam, 6 eggs and a bottle of local wine.
If any additional or alternative items are required, just ask.
Changeovers
Changeovers include airing the house, cleaning and mopping floors and balconies, dusting furniture and fittings, cleaning kitchen and bathrooms, cleaning windows and shutters, turning on the fridge and making up beds.
Laundry
Laundry pick up and delivery service.
Call outs
Our contact details can be left in your property for your guests in case of emergency and it is necessary for your guests to contact us, for example if they are lost, get locked out, have problems with services, appliances etc
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please call us on freephone 0800 404 8081 or use our enquiry form.
Property to Sell?
Uniquely, all properties listed by Karetta Properties are pre-checked for any irregularities to safeguard buyers as far as possible. However, rest assured that if any problems are discovered constructive advice will be offered to help you find a solution.
As a first step, it is essential that you or your representative make an appointment to visit the office in Zakynthos town for a preliminary meeting after which one of the real estate office staff will visit the plot of land or the villa you wish to sell with you or your representative to mark the location and take photographs. You will be asked the price you are asking and for a description of the property, its size and location. For villas you will also be asked for a copy of the topographic survey, the building licence and your purchase contract. You will be offered free valuation advice based on extensive market knowledge.
If you wish to proceed you will be asked to sign an agreement accepting Karetta Properties Terms & Conditions of Business. Commission is payable only in the event of a sale.
Your property details will be made available in the office of Karetta Properties Real Estate Agency located in a prime position in Zakynthos town as well as being included in the UK website which is advertised extensively on the internet. In addition, many of the property listings are advertised on several of the top property websites.
If you have a property you wish to sell, please call us on freephone 0800 404 8081 or use our enquiry form.
Property Doctor
Owners, Buyers & Sellers
Looking to buy? Hoping to sell? Or just want to make the most of your villa or apartment?
Whatever your situation, the one thing you need is good information to help you take important decisions with big implications.
But good information is the one thing many people struggle to find. It is much easier to find properties for sale in Zakynthos than it is to find the kind of information that you need to make informed decisions on buying, owning, and selling.
Avoid expensive mistakes and call us now on freephone 0800 404 8081 or use our enquiry form.
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