IMF Blasts Greek Housing Policy — Proposes Tax on Vacant Homes and Major System Reforms
Fund’s annual review urges Greece to mobilize unused housing stock, expand social housing and rebalance property markets amid rising rents and supply shortages.
Fund’s annual review urges Greece to mobilize unused housing stock, expand social housing and rebalance property markets amid rising rents and supply shortages.
The government prepares immediate and targeted audits with artificial intelligence, while tax benefits for 2026 are designed to boost the economy.
Government outperformance creates fiscal “cushion,” but political choices will decide if gains become permanent relief or temporary perks.
Challenge the presumptive income rules? Brace for heavy fines.
The major tax cuts to be announced at the 2025 Thessaloniki International Fair are expected to relieve millions of wage earners, pensioners, and small-to-medium business owners. The government's goal is to support the middle class and restore the fairness lost during the memoranda era.