Whether you own a seafront apartment, a villa in Ano Glyfada, or an investment property along the Riviera, you need someone checking it year-round. That person is me.
A free 15-minute Zoom with Yanis. No pressure.Yanis Zisis spent 15 years 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 more than 30 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 services in AthensVetted contractor network across the Athens Riviera. On-site supervision and quality verification. Nothing proceeds without your approval.
Maintenance & contractor oversightUtility bill payments, insurance renewals, polykatoikia meeting attendance, and accountant coordination. We represent your interests when you cannot be there.
Bills, admin & building representationMany owners in Glyfada need more than inspections. These services are available on request and coordinated by the same person who manages your property.
Groceries, water, coffee, wine, and essentials purchased and stocked before your arrival. Provide a list or let us handle the basics.
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.
Holiday home management in AthensA 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.
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.
We cover all of Athens and the wider Attica region. Glyfada is a core service area, along with the Athens Riviera corridor (Elliniko, Voula, Vouliagmeni), central Athens, and the northern suburbs.
Yes. Coastal properties in Glyfada face accelerated corrosion on metal fixtures, railings, AC units, and shutters. Our inspection checklist includes checks for salt-air wear on exterior elements, drainage, and ventilation systems.
Yes. Every visit is documented with timestamped photos and a written checklist. This creates a verifiable record that the property is being regularly attended to, which is exactly what insurers require to keep your vacancy clause valid.
This service is specifically designed for your situation. Without regular oversight, you risk insurance complications, undetected damage, and no representation in building management decisions. We give you a trusted person on the ground year-round.
Membership starts from €70 per month incl. 24% Greek Tax, billed monthly, and you can cancel anytime. All memberships use the same comprehensive inspection checklist.
No. We do not handle Airbnb listings, bookings or rented homes. Our service is best suited for holiday homes and empty apartments in Athens and the Attica region.
Yes. Polykatoikia assemblies decide shared costs, maintenance levies, and building rules. If you are overseas, I attend and represent your interests with a written proxy.
WhatsApp is the primary channel. Works across timezones, supports photos and voice notes, and gives you a running record of every update. Also available by email. You communicate directly with me, not a call centre.
You own on the Athens Riviera. Do not leave it unattended.
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