We Are Homes On Crete

International shipping

If you have decided on the big move to Crete and you are looking for a well known, reliable shipping company we can recommend Mark Chudley International shipping company. They are based within an area, easy reach of London and their services include :

-Free Estimates and advice

-Buying packs to facilitate organization of your time and purchases.

-Collections throughout the UK and Europe.

-Bespoke crate making and export packing which encompasses single items to container shipments.

-Documentation to provide smooth transition of your purchases from origin to destination.

-Insurance

-International Removals

-Information on UK and European antiques fairs. We can provide a collection service for all UK fairs.

We have used this company our self and we were very pleased with there services. You can visit their website on www.markchudley.com. When calling or emailing just ask for Mark.Reference- WeAreHomesOnCrete

Pet services

For those who are looking to bring their beloved pet over you can contact DEFRA www.defra.gov.uk . This site explains what you have to do to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret into (or back into) the UK through the Pet Travel Scheme (or PETS for short) without putting it into quarantine. It also explains the requirements for taking pets out of the UK to an EU country.

Rentals

Once you have bought your property and you wish to rent it out while you are out the country we will happily take it on and promote it through our rentals section.Whether it be a short term let or long term we will deal with everything while you are away .Please note-All short term rentals under three months need an EOT license which can be easily obtained.Please see our EOT section for more information or contact us for more details

After sales service-

Once you have bought your property there are sometimes a number of duties to be carried out like connecting electricity and water , delivery of white goods etc. There can also sometimes be the problem of knowing where to go, who to see and what to buy. This can all sometimes be slightly daunting however we are here to help. Our free after sales service provides you with peace of mind and knowledge. We will show you where to go we will introduce you to architects, engineers, and we will answer any questions you have at any time.

Money exchange

For those looking to transfer a large amount of money we can recommend a reliable company called Foreign Currency Direct. If you need currency for an overseas property purchase you can secure much better rates of exchange with Foreign Currency Direct Plc. They do not charge any commissions or fees and they will transfer your currency by priority anywhere in the world free of charge. You can visit their website on www.currencies.co.uk or you can phone them on 0800 328 5884.

Currency calculator

Online currency converter- www.xe.com

Off plan

After appearing in the Sunday times, Go Greece magazine and the Daily mail we have been inundated with questions and queries on off plan building.

Off plan is the ideal solution for those looking to build their dream home at a reasonable expense as well as being far cheaper than the UK. We will provide you with suitable ideas of off plan properties which you can then use through us and our architects and engineers. With the choice of many plots we have to offer on which to build there is something to suit everyone to accomplish the dream.

Our extensive research and knowledge ensures that each development offers excellent rental and resale values with potential for significant capital growth. With building costs running at approximately 1000 Euro per square meter a property of 200m2 can be built for 200,000 Euro excluding the cost of purchasing land.

As we have a close connection with some of the best architects, engineers and builders in this area we are suitably protected to guarantee the purchasing, building and completion of your dream home on this charming island

Before a plot of land is purchased there are some regulations and criteria that have to be met such as the clearance of archeological and forestry and the clearance of any building regulations. (You can find out about building boundaries and sizes of property that may be built in our other article)

After the plot is cleared and before you wish to purchase we will put you in contact with our architect and engineer who will discuss your requirements and proposals. He will then go with you to your chosen land and if possible give you a quote.

For more information on buying off plan please do not hesitate to contact us for one to one advice