Whether you own a seafront apartment, a villa in Ano Glyfada, or an investment property along the Riviera, you need someone on the ground protecting it year-round. That person is me.
Yanis Zisis spent over a decade as an overseas property owner while living in London. He knows what it feels like to have no reliable person looking after your home in Athens, so he built the service he could never find.
Every property is personally overseen by Yanis. Sole keyholder, single point of contact, and the person who conducts every inspection in Glyfada.
One person. Direct WhatsApp access. Always the same person who was there last time.
Your keys stay with one trusted person. No subcontractors, no third-party access without your approval.
Timestamped photo reports after every visit. You see exactly what was checked, the same day.
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Glyfada is the flagship of the Athens Riviera. Average prices around €4,250/sqm, with premium coastal units exceeding €7,000/sqm. One of the most sought-after addresses in Greece for lifestyle buyers and Golden Visa investors.
But a high-value property left empty on the coast is a high-value property at risk. Salt air, seasonal humidity, and the absence of regular oversight can quietly degrade what took years to build or buy.
Metal fixtures, railings, AC units, shutters, and drainage corrode faster near the Saronic Gulf. Without regular checks, damage compounds silently.
Water leaks, humidity, pests, and electrical faults develop unnoticed. A small leak left three months becomes mould across an entire wall.
Most Greek insurers void coverage if a property is unoccupied for 30 to 60+ consecutive days without documented visits. No proof of checking means no payout.
Scheduled inspections, timestamped photo reports, insurance-compliant documentation, and salt-air damage monitoring. One person accountable year-round.
Everything your Glyfada home needs while you are away. Same comprehensive checklist on every visit.
Scheduled visits covering plumbing, humidity, electrics, doors, windows, balconies, and ventilation. Photo reports via WhatsApp after every visit.
Property Check ServicesVetted contractor network across the Athens Riviera. On-site supervision and quality verification. Nothing proceeds without your approval.
Maintenance ServicesUtility bill payments, insurance renewals, polykatoikia meeting attendance, and accountant coordination. We represent your interests when you cannot be there.
Admin ServicesProfessional cleaning, fresh linens, restocked essentials, and a full property check before you arrive. Proper close-down when you leave Athens.
Arrival ServicesMany owners in Glyfada need more than inspections. These services are available on request and coordinated by the same person who manages your property.
Deep cleaning, fresh linens, AC pre-cooled, shutters opened, and a full property check before you land.
Quoted on requestGroceries, water, coffee, wine, and essentials purchased and stocked before your arrival. Provide a list or let us handle the basics.
Quoted on requestFlowers, welcome hampers, celebration setups, or anything you need arranged at the property for family, guests, or tenants.
Quoted on requestPrivate transfers to and from Athens International Airport with trusted, vetted drivers. Arranged in advance, confirmed via WhatsApp.
Quoted on requestRegular start-and-run schedule for stored vehicles to keep the battery, tyres, and engine in working order.
Quoted on requestPainting, fixture replacements, bathroom or kitchen upgrades, furniture assembly, or any interior improvement. Coordinated with vetted contractors and supervised on-site.
Quoted on requestAll add-on services are quoted and approved by you before any cost is incurred. Available to all members regardless of plan.
You purchased at the €800,000 Attica threshold but do not live in the property. You need documented proof it is maintained and someone to act on your behalf.
Family home or inherited apartment in Glyfada sitting empty most of the year. Nobody opening shutters, running taps, or checking polykatoikia notices.
You visit Glyfada a few weeks per year. The remaining 11 months, your beachside property sits unattended and exposed to salt air, humidity, and silence.
Renting on Airbnb or long-term. The gaps between tenants or guests are when the most damage goes unnoticed. We cover those periods.
A WhatsApp call or video chat about your property and what you need. No forms, no sales pitch.
I visit the property, conduct a full baseline inspection, document its current condition with photos, and take a copy of the keys.
Your property goes onto the inspection calendar. After every visit, you get timestamped photos and a clear summary via WhatsApp.
If I find a leak, a broken shutter, or a notice from building management, I flag it immediately and coordinate the fix with your approval.
Your property is overseen by Yanis personally. Not delegated to rotating staff.
No subcontractors, no third-party access. Your keys stay with one trusted person at all times.
Documented visits with photos and timestamps that keep your Greek home insurance vacancy clause valid.
Photo-documented reports via WhatsApp after every visit. No waiting for monthly summaries.
We deliberately limit client numbers. Every home gets the attention it deserves.
Based in Athens with direct access to Glyfada. When something goes wrong, I can respond the same day.
Same inspection checklist across all plans. Only visit frequency changes.
The flagship of the Athens Riviera, 16 km from the Acropolis. Tram access to Syntagma, marina, golf course, and Greece's most established coastal luxury market.
Ano Glyfada (Terpsithea) is the leafy residential upper area with villas and detached homes. Kato Glyfada is the commercial centre around Metaxa and Kyprou. Other distinct pockets include Aixoni, Aigli, Evriali, Dikigorika, and Agios Nikolaos.
Glyfada borders The Ellinikon, Europe's largest urban regeneration project. As the adjacent mega-development progresses, Glyfada benefits from infrastructure upgrades and rising demand without the direct construction disruption.
Average prices around €4,250/sqm, with coastal luxury reaching €7,000+/sqm. Glyfada sits within the Attica Golden Visa zone (€800,000 minimum). Values have outperformed the national average consistently, supported by land scarcity.
Athens Metro Line 2 extension to Glyfada entered its study phase in 2026, with two branches planned: one to Ano Glyfada and one through the Ellinikon area. This is the next major infrastructure catalyst for property values.
You own on the Athens Riviera. Do not leave it unattended.
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