Christina G. Pachou Civil Law Notary
Location: Acropolis Metro • Temple of Olympian Zeus
Professional Background
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Legal StudiesFaculty of Law, NKUA & LLM, University of Southampton
Dean's Award for academic excellence, University of Southampton. LLB, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
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Legal PracticeLegal Council of the State
Began her career as a lawyer, including a period at the Legal Council of the State, gaining experience in complex public and private law matters.
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TodayNotary Office in the Heart of Athens
Runs her own Notary Office in central Athens, specialising in real estate, Golden Visa, inheritance and family law — serving Greek and international clients.
Notarial Services
The office covers the full range of notarial matters. Each links to a detailed guide.
Real Estate & Transfers →
Sales, preliminary agreements, final deeds, parental transfers, gifts, construction contracts.
Family Law →
Cohabitation agreements, child recognition, medically assisted reproduction, divorces.
Power of Attorney & Representation →
Powers of attorney for legal representatives, company formation and amendments.
Golden Visa →
Golden Visa acquisition deeds, change of use, advisory services for international investors.
Publications
Practical guides on key aspects of notarial practice — available in English.
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Golden Visa Greece 2026: Change of Use of Property for €250,000
Complete guide to the €250,000 change-of-use route — eligibility, process, legal pitfalls, payment rules and the notary's role. Updated for Circular 1/2026.
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7 Basic Reasons for an Affidavit from a Notary Public
When an affidavit is required, which procedures call for one, and how it is issued — for land registry, courts and administrative purposes.
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Consensual Divorce 2026: The Complete Guide
The fast-track notarial divorce process — documents, costs, the 10-day reflection period, digital filing via gov.gr and child custody arrangements.
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Power of Attorney for Residents Abroad
The three options for Greeks overseas, the “foreign trap” of rejected PoAs, Apostille requirements, and how to handle a PoA remotely without visiting Greece.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Process in 4 Steps:
- Legal Title Check: Thorough due diligence on the property's legal status.
- Contract Drafting: Preparation with clear terms protecting all parties.
- Notarial Deed: Signing of the final contract before a Notary.
- Registration: Completion at the Land Registry or Cadastre.
- Handwritten: Handwritten entirely by you.
- Public: Before a notary — the safest form.
- Secret: Delivered sealed to the notary.
Yes. Through interoperability with AADE and e-EFKA, without requiring the client's Taxisnet credentials.
+30 210 300 3929 or 12 Tziraion, Athens — Acropolis metro station.
Yes, by prior arrangement — homes, hospitals or care facilities, provided the person has legal capacity.
Yes. For clients outside Greece we prepare bilingual draft deeds — sale agreements and powers of attorney for residents abroad — so the matter can proceed without physical presence. Services available in English, German, Arabic, Turkish, Chinese, and other languages with experienced interpreters when needed.
By phone or email — we will confirm the appointment and advise you of the documents required before your visit.
Statutory notarial fees are set by law. Where the total cost of a deed depends on its value — sale, parental transfer, gift — the Notary's fee is calculated proportionally, with an additional amount for the work involved in drawing up the deed.
Philosophy & Values
Verba volant, scripta manent — the written word remains.
