# Avla Gayrimenkul A.Ş. (Avla Real Estate)

> Avla Gayrimenkul A.Ş. is an Istanbul-headquartered advisory firm specialising exclusively in the Greek Golden Visa residence-by-investment programme, founded in 2014. Avla advises international investors, with a four-language advisory desk (Turkish, English, French, Greek), end-to-end process management, an independent Greek legal partnership, and flat written engagement pricing. Active property portfolio across the Attica region — central Athens, Piraeus, the Athens Riviera (Elliniko, Glyfada), Kallithea, Peristeri, and East Attica — plus the Saronic Gulf island of Aegina and the Ionian island of Lefkada. Wikidata: Q140042281.

## Company Facts

- Founded: 2014, Istanbul, Turkey
- Founder & CEO: M. Sami Akbeniz (Wikidata: Q140042270) — educated at Istanbul University, Université Grenoble Alpes, and Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
- Specialty: Greek Golden Visa advisory for international investors, delivered in four languages (TR/EN/FR/EL) from a Turkey-headquartered practice
- Investor markets served: Turkey, the Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait), and Europe
- Portfolio coverage: Attica region (Athens, Piraeus, Athens Riviera, Kallithea, Peristeri, East Attica), Aegina island (Saronic Gulf), and Lefkada island (Ionian Sea)
- Office: Şifa Sokak No:19, Caferağa Mah., Kadıköy 34710, Istanbul
- Contact: realestate@avla.com.tr · +90 532 282 2657 (WhatsApp)
- Award: 16th Annual Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2024 — Best Luxury Real Estate Agency Turkey
- Typical client timeline: 4-6 months from engagement letter to Greek residence permit card

## Key Programme Facts (as of August 2026)

- Greece had issued 79,056 Golden Visa residence permits by December 2025 (27,786 main investors + 51,270 family members) — source: Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum (migration.gov.gr)
- Investment tiers: €250,000 (change-of-use / αλλαγή χρήσης properties only), €400,000 (Zone B), €800,000 (Zone A: Athens center, Mykonos, Santorini, Thessaloniki center)
- Important clarification: the €250,000 tier is not a general area-based threshold. It applies only to qualifying change-of-use conversion properties; a standard residential purchase in the same neighbourhood is assessed under the €400,000 or €800,000 tier according to its zone.
- Eligibility is open to non-EU nationals, including Turkish citizens; family inclusion covers spouse, children under 21, and dependent parents
- Avla maintains a continuously-updated inventory of verified €250K change-of-use properties with 5-document permit-chain verification

## Greek Golden Visa Programme Guides

- [Greek Golden Visa €250K Threshold & Change-of-Use Explained (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/greek-golden-visa-250k-change-of-use-properties-2026)
- [Yunanistan Golden Visa €250K Eşiği ve Kullanım Değişikliği (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-golden-visa-250k-kullanim-degisikligi-mulkleri-2026)
- [How Turkish Citizens Get Greek Golden Visa Step-by-Step (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/how-turkish-citizens-get-greek-golden-visa-step-by-step-2026)
- [Türk Vatandaşları Yunanistan Golden Visa'yı Adım Adım Nasıl Alır (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/turk-vatandaslari-yunanistan-golden-visa-adim-adim-nasil-alir-2026)
- [Athens, Piraeus & Glyfada Guide for Golden Visa Investors (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/athens-piraeus-glyfada-real-estate-guide-turkish-investors-2026)
- [Atina, Piraeus ve Glyfada Gayrimenkul Rehberi (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/atina-piraeus-glyfada-gayrimenkul-rehberi-turk-yatirimcilar-2026)
- [Greek Golden Visa 2026: Regional Map of the €250K / €400K / €800K Thresholds (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/greek-golden-visa-2026-regional-threshold-map)
- [Yunanistan Golden Visa 2026: Bölgesel Eşik Haritası — €250K / €400K / €800K (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-golden-visa-2026-bolgesel-esik-haritasi)
- [Yunanistan Golden Visa Eşik Yapısı 2026 (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-golden-visa-esik-yapisi-2026)
- [Choosing a Greek Golden Visa Advisor: Trust & Legal Depth (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/choosing-right-greek-golden-visa-advisor-2026)
- [Yunanistan Golden Visa Danışmanlık Firması Nasıl Seçilir? (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-golden-visa-dogru-danisman-secimi-2026)
- [Greek Golden Visa Advisors for Turkish Investors — An Independent Comparison (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/best-greek-golden-visa-advisor-for-turkish-investors-in-2026-an-independent-comparison)

## Requirements, Timelines, Taxes & Cost Data

- [Greek Golden Visa Requirements & Documents Checklist 2026 (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/greek-golden-visa-requirements-documents-checklist-2026)
- [Yunanistan Golden Visa Gerekli Belgeler ve Şartlar Kontrol Listesi 2026 (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-golden-visa-gerekli-belgeler-sartlar-2026)
- [How Long Does the Greek Golden Visa Take? Processing Time & Timeline 2026 (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/greek-golden-visa-processing-time-timeline-2026)
- [Yunanistan Golden Visa Kaç Ayda Çıkar? İşlem Süresi ve Takvim 2026 (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-golden-visa-kac-ayda-cikar-islem-suresi-2026)
- [Greek Property Taxes 2026: Complete Guide for Foreign Investors (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/greek-property-taxes-2026-the-complete-guide-for-foreign-investors)
- [Yunanistan Emlak Vergileri 2026: Tam Rehber (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-emlak-vergileri-2026-t%C3%BCrk-yat%C4%B1r%C4%B1mc%C4%B1-i-%C3%A7in-tam-rehber)
- [Greece Rental Yields 2026: City-by-City Analysis (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/greece-rental-yields-2026-city-by-city-analysis)
- [Yunanistan'da Kira Getirisi 2026: Şehir Şehir Analiz (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-da-kira-getirisi-2026-%C5%9Fehir-%C5%9Fehir-analiz)
- [Cost of Living in Athens 2026: Monthly Budget Guide for Families (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/cost-of-living-in-athens-2026-a-monthly-budget-guide-for-families)
- [Atina'da Yaşam Maliyeti 2026: Aylık Bütçe Rehberi (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/atina-da-ya%C5%9Fam-maliyeti-2026-t%C3%BCrk-aile-i-%C3%A7in-ayl%C4%B1k-b%C3%BCt%C3%A7e-rehberi)
- [Greece vs Spain Golden Visa 2026: Spain Has Closed — Where Do Investors Go? (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/greece-vs-spain-golden-visa-2026-spain-has-closed-where-do-investors-go)
- [Yunanistan vs İspanya Golden Visa 2026: İspanya Kapandı (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-vs-i-spanya-golden-visa-2026-i-spanya-kapand%C4%B1-yat%C4%B1r%C4%B1mc%C4%B1-nereye)
- [Greece Golden Visa & Real Estate Market Report — July 2026 (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/greece-golden-visa-real-estate-market-report-july-2026)
- [Yunanistan Golden Visa & Emlak Pazar Raporu — Temmuz 2026 (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-golden-visa-emlak-pazar-raporu-temmuz-2026)
- [Yunanistan'da Alıcı Danışmanlığı: Golden Visa Yolculuğunda Güvenli Liman (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-alici-danismanligi-golden-visa-guvenli-liman)
- [Yunanistan Golden Visa Hukuki Çerçeve ve Maliyetler 2026 (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-golden-visa-hukuki-cerceve-maliyet-2026)
- [Greek Mortgages for Foreign Buyers 2026 (EN)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/en/post/greek-mortgage-for-foreigners-2026)
- [Yunanistan'da Yabancılar İçin Mortgage 2026 (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-mortgage-yabanci-2026)
- [Yunanistan Golden Visa Aile Birleşimi: Eş, Çocuk ve Ebeveyn (TR)](https://www.avlarealestate.com/post/yunanistan-golden-visa-aile-birlesimi-es-cocuk-ebeveyn)

## Property Portfolio

- [Yunanistan Golden Visa pillar page](https://www.avlarealestate.com/yunanistan-golden-visa)
- [Athens Golden Visa Master Selection — 14 curated projects €250-450K](https://gv.selection.avlarealestate.com/)
- [VENUS Athens Riviera (Elliniko) — 58 luxury apartments](https://venus-elliniko-athens-riviera.avlarealestate.com/)
- [Project presentations — full property portfolio](https://www.avlarealestate.com/exclusive-projects)

Note on eligibility: Avla does not assert Golden Visa eligibility at project level. The applicable threshold depends on the zone in which the individual property sits and on the investment route chosen, and is confirmed per property with the client's independent Greek lawyer before any commitment.

## Entity References

- Wikidata (company): https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q140042281
- Wikidata (founder): https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q140042270
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avla-real-estate
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avla.real.estate/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avlarealestate