Alatsaton Project | A0128 Feasibility Report

M. Sami Akbeniz
15 hours ago
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NIKAIA (ATTICA SOUTHWEST) · ATHENS · GREECE GOLDEN VISA PROGRAMME

Alatsaton & P. Tsaldari 4 Nikaia

The Alatsaton & P. Tsaldari 4 Nikaia project — a new-build conversion from an old building into 5 storeys with 26 apartments — under the αλλαγή χρήσης €250,000 lower-threshold exemption. GV-compliant per the brochure — €250-310K band.

Quick Overview

Entry price: €250,000 – €330,000 · apartments 36-64 m²
Unit types: 1+1 apartments + 2+1 duplexes (3 units)
Inventory: 26 units
Rental guarantee: No rental guarantee stated in the brochure — Nikaia rental demand is passively strong
Golden Visa: 5-year renewable residence permit + Schengen free movement
Energy: A Energy Class

01 Executive Summary & Area Analysis

Nikaia is one of the largest and most historic municipalities of the Attica Region; located southwest of central Athens, on the foothills of Mount Aigaleo, in a strategic bridge position between Athens and Piraeus. After the opening of the Blue Line (Line 3) metro station, urban regeneration accelerated, and thanks to the University of Piraeus and the Nikaia State Hospital with 1,700+ staff, the student + healthcare-worker + academic rental base is structurally strong. The neighbourhood offers a mid-tier professional family fabric around parks and squares.

Accessibility Index

DESTINATION	TRANSPORT	TIME
Nikaia Metro Station (Blue Line/Line 3)	On foot	3 min (250 m)
Nikaia Town Hall	On foot	3 min (200 m)
Open-Air Theatre	On foot	6 min (500 m)
Art Gallery	On foot	8 min (600 m)
Katrakio Theatre	By car	3 min (1.2 km)
University of Piraeus	By car	4 min (1.5 km)
Nikaia State Hospital (1,700+ staff)	On foot	10 min
Port of Piraeus	Metro/Car	15 min
Central Athens	Metro	25 min
Athens Airport	Metro/Car	50 min

02 Legal Framework & Project Description

Law No. 5100/2024 — αλλαγή χρήσης Scope

A new-build conversion from an old building into 5 storeys with 26 apartments — under the αλλαγή χρήσης €250,000 lower-threshold exemption. GV-compliant per the brochure — €250-310K band.

Project Highlights

5-storey building, 26 apartments + 3 duplexes
1- or 2-bedroom options (36-64 m²)
A Energy Class — heat pump + solar panels
Ground-floor apartments with private garden
Fully furnished + white goods, turnkey
Nikaia Metro 250 m walk
Double glazing, thermal-break aluminium profile windows
Parking option (€10,000 extra)

03 Risk Analysis, SWOT & Conclusion

STRENGTHS (S)

• Metro 250 m — public-transport strength • Among the most affordable options under the αλλαγή χρήσης €250K exemption • University + hospital + theatre cultural & demand base • A Energy Class + furnished + white goods delivery • Family-size (2+1 duplex) option • Avla Real Estate end-to-end process assurance • Low entry threshold — €250K band • Stable rental market (students + healthcare staff)

WEAKNESSES (W)

• No clear delivery date in the brochure • Nikaia is weak in the tourist-rental segment — long-term focus • No seaside/marina frontage • Not in the prestige segment regarded as central Athens • Parking is charged extra

OPPORTUNITIES (O)

• The Blue Line metro regeneration halo effect continues • University of Piraeus and hospital demand is structural • Annual 5.5%+ overall macro value growth in Athens • Schengen + 7-year path to citizenship • Family coverage (spouse + children + parents) advantage • A meaningful within-budget GV alternative for the Turkish investor • Athens-Piraeus corridor development premium

THREATS (T)

• The GV threshold may rise in the future (vested rights are protected) • EUR/TRY exchange-rate volatility • Limited upper-segment liquidity in Nikaia • The neighbourhood's building diversity — varies street by street • Potential for a European macro shock

CONCLUSION & INVESTMENT DECISION

Investment decision: POSITIVE Defensive

Alatsaton Nikaia is a defensive GV alternative positioned in Athens' southwest corridor, 250 m from the metro station, under the αλλαγή χρήσης €250K threshold exemption. The proximity of the University of Piraeus and the Nikaia State Hospital with 1,700 staff structurally strengthens the long-term rental base; student and healthcare-worker demand reduces seasonal volatility. The A energy class, fully furnished and white-goods turnkey building offers the investor the ability to move into rental income immediately. The neighbourhood is a suitable strategic position for the investor with a budget in the €250-330K band who seeks stable yield rather than upper-segment coastal/prestige value.