Destinations news Greek Property Owners and STR Hosts Want Fair Regulations by Maria Paravantes 21 February 2023 written by Maria Paravantes 21 February 2023 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 12 Greece’s property owners and short-term rentals (STR) hosts reiterated their call to the government to re-examine proposed legislation aimed at regulating Airbnb-style accommodation and to include incentives for long-terms rentals during the 5th ShortStay Conference 2023 held in Athens this week. Addressing the event, Hellenic Property Federation (POMIDA) President Stratos Paradias said that in collaboration with Greece’s Short-Term Accommodation Managers Association (STAMA), they had presented a set of “truths” with regard to short-term rentals aimed at clarifying misunderstandings or misconstrued data. Commenting on claims that Airbnb-style rentals are limiting the availability of long-term lease, Paradias said this was false and that to the contrary, short-term rental activity had contributed to the reopening and redevelopment of old abandoned buildings that were out of use. Referring to long-term rentals, Paradias said the government should take actions that will ensure the availability of homes for rent long term. This, he said, could be done by increasing the number of rentals for permanent residents and by offering incentives and tax reductions. The ShortStay Conference 2023 in Athens. Photo source: ShortStay. The event also focused on the European Commission’s proposal for the creation of a European Register of Short-Term Rental Properties as well as the imposition of VAT on rental activity. Commenting on similar regulations expected in Greece, STAMA President Nasos Gavalas said that taxation would mostly impact property owners and not managing companies. It is vital, he said, that any changes to the law should distinguish between individuals renting for extra income and companies running enterprises. He also said that “taxation and obligations also meant rights, such as participation in financing programs”. Market insiders speaking at the event added that the upcoming elections in Greece are expected to delay any regulation regarding short-term rentals. Join the 15,000+ travel executives who read our newsletter Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail Maria Paravantes Chicago-born and raised, Maria Paravantes has over two decades of journalistic experience covering tourism and travel, gastronomy, arts, music and culture, economy and finance, politics, health and social issues for international press and media. She has worked for Reuters, The Telegraph, Huffington Post, Billboard Magazine, Time Out Athens, the Athens News, Odyssey Magazine and SETimes.com, among others. She has also served as Special Advisor to Greece’s minister of Foreign Affairs, and to the mayor of Athens on international press and media issues. Maria is currently a reporter, content and features writer for GTP Headlines. previous post Greece Joins Europa Nostra for Creation of European Heritage Hub next post Dozens of Infrastructure Projects to Take Greek Tourism into New Era You may also like Test post 6 June 2025 Greece’s Hotel Market Sees Major Investments Over Four Months 5 February 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024, IATA Reports 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
