Why Onira
Real estate abroad is opaque — we exist to fix that
Classic agents and portals like Spitogatos were built for sellers and clicks, not for a foreign buyer protecting their capital. Onira is on your side — and our fee model rewards the savings we help you keep.
The agent problem
Most agents are paid by the seller. Their incentive is to close quickly at the highest price — not to tell you about humidity, noisy neighbours, or a title defect. For a buyer abroad, you rarely meet someone whose job is to protect your interest from first visit to notary.
Portals like Spitogatos — volume, not truth
Listing sites optimise for inventory and leads. Photos are staged, prices are aspirational, and the same flat can sit online for months after it is sold. You cannot smell the damp, test the Wi‑Fi, or know if the village empties in winter — yet decisions worth hundreds of thousands are often started from a screen.
Foreign buyers face a double opacity
Language, Greek law, tax residency, renovation norms, and local pricing are rarely explained in one coherent picture. You depend on whoever speaks your language — often the person who earns on the sale. Without someone who has already bought and renovated more than ten properties in France and Greece, you pay the learning curve in euros.
Onira — advisory aligned with your outcome
I am not a listing broker. I scout, challenge, and negotiate on your criteria — with more than ten apartments and houses bought and renovated in France and Greece behind me, including properties I operate in Crete today. Fees are transparent upfront; the success fee applies only when you sign at the notary. You pay for judgment that reduces overpayment, bad assets, and surprises.
We earn when you save
Our model is simple: strong discovery and negotiation protect your capital. A fair purchase price, avoided defects, and a project that holds up financially are worth more than any commission on an overpriced flat. When we negotiate well, you keep the difference — and that is how advisory should work for a foreign investor.
Start with a confidential briefing
Thirty minutes to map your project, your risks, and whether Crete fits your life and capital — no obligation.