Golden Visa Group, a Greece-based real estate developer focused solely on Greek Golden Visa opportunities at the €250,000 level, will take part in IREX Dubai 2026. The International Real Estate Expo runs February 7–8 at Anantara Downtown in Business Bay, and the company will be available at Booth A10.
The firm is positioning the event as a chance for GCC investors, family offices, and residency-by-investment agents to sit down for private consultations and purposeful business conversations. Rather than a broad showcase, the emphasis is on direct discussions and tailored guidance around project structure and eligibility.
Ahead of the expo, CEO Philip Naftali pointed to Greece’s continuing appeal for Gulf-based investors even as the regulatory environment has evolved. He framed the country’s value proposition as a combination of Schengen mobility, the absence of a minimum stay requirement, family inclusion, and the stability that comes with holding real estate as a tangible asset, while stressing that outcomes now hinge on selecting the right structure.
Projects Built to Match the Post-2024 Rules
Golden Visa Group describes itself as a developer-led platform designed to reduce uncertainty at a time when the Greek Golden Visa framework has become more complex than before. Its approach is to concentrate exclusively on €250,000 projects that align with the post-2024 regulatory requirements, offering investors developments that are structured correctly from the outset.
The company says each project rests on a defined legal base, with permitting, zoning, and usage classification secured in advance. In practice, this is presented as a way to help investors move forward with clearer expectations, realistic timelines, and predictable delivery, with the underlying investment prepared to face regulatory review.
Naftali also highlighted the firm’s preference for controlling the process internally rather than depending on third-party sellers or a chain of intermediaries. He argued that this integrated model lowers risk and supports the transparency and accountability that GCC investors often look for when evaluating long-term security in Greece.
Why the €250,000 Route Still Matters, and Where Deals Go Wrong
In September 2024, Greece implemented higher investment thresholds of €400,000 and €800,000 in key regions, changing the landscape for many buyers. At the same time, the €250,000 threshold remained available, but only for specific conversion projects tied to urban regeneration and only when strict legal and development criteria are met.
Naftali cautioned that while the lower entry point is still real, not every offer marketed at €250,000 actually qualifies under the updated rules. He said investors can be drawn into deals that appear acceptable on paper yet fail during the residency approval phase, creating avoidable exposure at the moment when compliance is tested.
Golden Visa Group also raised a specific concern about unit size and market value, describing it as a frequent blind spot that can create downstream risk. The firm warned that some developers take advantage of flexibility in conversion projects by selling very small apartments at inflated pricing, and it stated that it does not offer “tiny” units. Instead, it said its apartments range from 40 to 89 square meters, aligning the pricing with real market value and positioning the investment for longer-term sustainability consistent with the program’s intent.
