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MINOAS Athens | A0130 Feasibility Report
MINOAS Athens
The MINOAS Athens project — an in-situ conversion in central Athens — falls under the αλλαγή χρήσης €250,000 lower-threshold exemption. Price range €250-340K (old list) / €260-360K (after 1.10.25). Several units in the €250-280K band are GV-compliant.
Quick Overview
- Entry price:€250,000 – €360,000 · apartments 45-110 m² (total)
- Unit types:1+1 (24 units), penthouse (ST2 110 m²)
- Inventory:26 units
- Rental guarantee:No guarantee stated in the brochure — premium location, strong rental demand
- Golden Visa:5-year renewable residence permit + Schengen free movement
- Energy:Bioclimatic facade + high standard (class not specified)
01Executive Summary & Area Analysis
MINOAS is located right in the heart of Athens — 7 minutes from Syntagma Square, 9 minutes from Lycabettus Hill, 10 minutes from the Akropolis. The 'THE ILISIAN' project, a €340 million investment redeveloping the Hilton, is reachable in 2 minutes, Athens Tower in 2 minutes, and the catchment area of the renovated Faliro Bay and the Hellinikon mega-project in 15-19 minutes. The Athens Medical & Dental Faculty is 3 minutes away, the AUEB and NTUA campuses 6 minutes away — with an academic + medical + diplomatic (parliament, prime minister's office, presidency) rental base, it is one of the strongest central locations.
Accessibility Index
| DESTINATION | TRANSPORT | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Tower (at the door) | On foot | 2 min |
| Athens Medical Faculty | On foot | 3 min |
| Athens Dentistry Faculty | On foot | 3 min |
| Athens Medical Faculty University Campus | On foot | 6 min |
| Athens University of Economics & Business | On foot | 6 min |
| Lycabettus Hill | On foot | 9 min |
| Syntagma Square & Greek Parliament | On foot/Metro | 7 min |
| Akropolis | On foot/Metro | 10 min |
| The Mall Athens (Marousi) | By car | 14 min |
| Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center (SNFCC) | By car | 15 min |
02Legal Framework & Project Description
Law No. 5100/2024 — αλλαγή χρήσης Scope
An in-situ conversion in central Athens — under the αλλαγή χρήσης €250,000 lower-threshold exemption. Price range €250-340K (old list) / €260-360K (after 1.10.25). Several units in the €250-280K band are GV-compliant.
Project Highlights
- Central Athens, Sinopis 27 — 7 min to Syntagma
- 26-apartment boutique residence (predominantly 1+1, 1 penthouse)
- Bioclimatic facade + double-glazed aluminium panels
- High-standard elevator + advanced security system
- Cooling/heating independent heat pump
- Premium interior design — eco-friendly paints, European-standard tiles
- Akropolis 10 min + Lycabettus 9 min + Syntagma 7 min on foot
03Risk Analysis, SWOT & Conclusion
| STRENGTHS (S)• Most prestigious axis of central Athens — 7 min to Syntagma • Medical/Dental Faculty + AUEB + NTUA academic demand • THE ILISIAN (€340M Hilton conversion) neighbouring effect • Hellinikon mega-project catchment area (19 min) • strong developer signature • 26-apartment boutique — scarce supply • under the αλλαγή χρήσης €250K exemption • 26 units — various price points | WEAKNESSES (W)• Energy class not clearly stated in the brochure • Delivery date not clear in the brochure • Parking constraint in central Athens (existing building) • Price-increase tier after 1.10.25 (upper band volatile) • Penthouse (ST2) above the GV threshold |
|---|---|
| OPPORTUNITIES (O)• Central Athens annual value growth of 5.5%+ • THE ILISIAN opening (2025+) as a catalyst for surrounding premiums • Hellinikon mega-project capital value growth • Schengen + 7-year path to citizenship • Family coverage (spouse + children + parents) advantage • Academic & medical tourism + diplomatic rentals • Central-location prestige for the Turkish investor | THREATS (T)• The GV threshold may rise in the future (acquired rights are protected) • EUR/TRY exchange-rate volatility • Strict Airbnb regulation in central Athens • Risk of surprise infrastructure costs in an old building • Potential for a European macro shock |
CONCLUSION & INVESTMENT DECISION
Investment decision:POSITIVE Premium
MINOAS Athens is a signature premium conversion project located right in the heart of Athens — at the Sinopis 27 address, within a 7-minute walk of Syntagma, 10 minutes of the Akropolis, and 9 minutes of Lycabettus. Under the αλλαγή χρήσης €250K exemption, its 26-apartment boutique inventory provides access to an academic (Medical/Dental Faculty, AUEB, NTUA), medical-tourism and diplomatic (Parliament, Prime Minister's Office) rental base. As a 2-minute neighbour of the €340M THE ILISIAN (former Hilton) project, it is exposed to a catalyst for surrounding value premiums; the Hellinikon mega-project catchment area is within 19 min. The bioclimatic facade + premium interior design + advanced security system create a defensive-growth balanced position for upper-mid-segment rental and capital value growth.
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A senior economist, graduate of Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, and a graduate of Istanbul University Business Administration with 33 years in business; founder of Avla. Today the focus is Greece: homes for Golden Visa and for investment. He reads every shortlist and every agreement himself.
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