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About Home Watch Athens

Your trusted person in Athens.

Professional, accountable property oversight for overseas homeowners, founded by someone who learned the hard way why it matters.

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Yanis Zisis, Founder of Home Watch Athens

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The Story

I built this service because I needed it myself.

My name is Yanis. I was born in Volos, Greece, and spent nearly 15 years living and working in fintech in London. While abroad, I purchased a property in Athens as a long-term investment and personal base.

Like many overseas owners, I quickly discovered how difficult it is to properly oversee a home from another country. I found out exactly how difficult the hard way.

A hidden kitchen leak went unnoticed while I was away, causing thousands in damage to my apartment and the one below. With no documented proof the property had been checked, my insurance refused the claim entirely.

I covered every cost myself. That experience is what led me to create Home Watch Athens: to catch issues early, act fast, and document everything so if the worst happens, you are covered.

If your Athens home is unattended for 30+ days, your Greek insurance is likely invalid and claims will be rejected. That is the problem this service was built to solve.

Credentials

Why owners trust me with their Athens property.

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Property Owner Myself

I own and manage my own property portfolio in Athens. I understand ownership, maintenance, and the local market because I live it.

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Full Renovation Experience

Hands-on oversight across complete renovations. I know what quality looks like and when corners are being cut.

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Liability Insured

Professional liability insurance on every visit, inspection, and coordinated service. Your property is always covered.

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Registered Athens Business

Fully registered in Greece. Company registration: EL113567334. Verifiable on the Greek Business Portal.

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One Person, Full Accountability

You work directly with the founder. No call centres, no handoffs, no junior staff. Every visit, every report, every decision runs through one person.

How I Work

You always know who is responsible.

You work directly with me. No call centres. No handoffs. No uncertainty about who to reach.

Something needs attention? I coordinate it.

Rapid response and professional contractor management on your behalf.

Work completed? I follow up.

Every repair, service, and invoice is verified and documented.

After every visit, a clear photo report.

Timestamped documentation via WhatsApp. Serves as proof of attendance for insurance.

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Every Visit Includes

  • Full interior and exterior inspection
  • Leak, moisture, and pest checks
  • Air circulation and ventilation
  • Water tap and plumbing run
  • Mail collection
  • Timestamped photo report via WhatsApp
  • Documented proof of attendance for insurance
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Home empty for 30+ days? Your insurance may not protect you.

Greek homes left unattended for 30+ days risk invalidated insurance. If you do not have proof of attendance, claims can be rejected. Documented visits through Home Watch Athens help keep your coverage valid.

Keep Insurance Valid

Your home is never left unattended.

Schedule a no-obligation call. No sales pitch, just a conversation about your property.

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Home Watch FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Home Watch Athens was created to provide overseas homeowners with a reliable, professional presence on the ground in Athens.

Home Watch Athens was founded by Yanis Zisis, a Greek professional who lived and worked abroad for nearly 15 years and understands the challenges of owning property from another country.

Yanis remains directly involved in overseeing properties and coordinating services, ensuring consistent standards and clear communication. You will be talking directly to Yanis via WhatsApp or email. 

No. Home Watch Athens is not a security or surveillance company. Services are provided through scheduled visits, preventive checks, and professional oversight.

We coordinate the initial key handover as part of onboarding and document access details securely from the outset.

From that point onward, the founder is the sole key holder for your property. Keys are never passed to third parties, including cleaners, technicians, tradespeople, or other contractors, unless you explicitly request and approve it in advance.

When third-party access is required, we attend in person, remain responsible for access, and supervise all work on-site. Keys are returned to secure storage immediately after each visit.