English-speaking lawyers in Chania

Chania draws British, Scandinavian and German buyers to its old harbour and the villages of western Crete. Many of them look for English-speaking lawyers in Chania before they sign a preliminary contract or apply for residence.

A Greek lawyer (dikigoros) handles title checks at the land registry or cadastre, building permit questions, tax number registration, Golden Visa or retirement visas, and inheritance of family property. Every lawyer belongs to a local bar association, here the Chania Bar, and you can ask for the membership number. A notary drafts the final deed, but the buyer's own lawyer should review it independently.

Court hearings use Greek, and foreign certificates need an official translation. English-speaking lawyers in Chania normally quote a percentage of the purchase price or a fixed fee, so get the figure in writing. Older village houses sometimes have unclear boundaries or missing permits. A careful check before the deposit saves months later. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.