{"id":5423,"date":"2025-07-03T13:13:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T11:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T16:27:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T14:27:30","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5423\" class=\"elementor elementor-5423 elementor-1299\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1201515 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1201515\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9713c54 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9713c54\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9fe748 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e9fe748\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio-section-wrapper\" lang=\"en\">\r\n\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Do I need to be physically present in Greece to buy property?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Not necessarily. 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Pachou - Notary Public Athens\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bio-intro\">\r\n      <h1>\r\n        <span class=\"name\">Christina G. Pachou<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"title\">Civil Law Notary & Legal Specialist<\/span>\r\n      <\/h1>\r\n      <div class=\"location-text\">\r\n        <strong>Address:<\/strong> Tziraion 12, Athens City Center<br>\r\n        <strong>Landmarks:<\/strong> Acropolis Metro St. \u2022 Temple of Olympian Zeus\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p>Secure your Greek legacy with legal precision. Whether you are buying a holiday home, securing a Golden Visa, or managing cross-border inheritance, we provide <strong>solicitor-level expertise in the heart of Athens<\/strong>. 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Pachou holds a law degree from the <strong>University of Athens<\/strong> and an <strong>LL.M from the University of Southampton (UK)<\/strong>, where she graduated with a Dean\u2019s Award for excellence.<\/p>\r\n    <p>This dual background is crucial for our international clients: we understand the principles of Common Law (UK\/USA) while being experts in Greek Civil Law. Previously, Christina served at the <strong>Legal Council of the State<\/strong> and top-tier law firms in Athens, ensuring your case is handled with high-level proficiency.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"bio-content\">\r\n    <h2>How We Protect Your Interests<\/h2>\r\n    <p>In Greece, the Notary Public is not just a witness\u2014we are the <strong>guarantors of the transaction's legality<\/strong>. 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We act as the <strong>central hub<\/strong>, ensuring all parties are aligned and all documents are accurate.<br><br><\/span>\r\n        We prioritize <strong>written communication<\/strong> to ensure transparency and accountability. You will always have a clear paper trail of your legal affairs.\r\n        <em class=\"methodology-quote\">Written words remain.<\/em>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"bio-content\">\r\n    <h2>Common Questions<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"bio-faq-container\">\r\n      \r\n      <div class=\"bio-faq-item\">\r\n        <button class=\"bio-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-answer-1\" id=\"faq-question-1\">\r\n          <span>What is the process for buying property in Greece?<\/span>\r\n          <div class=\"bio-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"bio-faq-answer\" id=\"faq-answer-1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-question-1\">\r\n          <div class=\"bio-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n            <p><strong>The Safe Path Protocol:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n            <ol>\r\n                <li><strong>Due Diligence:<\/strong> Your lawyer checks the title history to ensure the property is \"clean\" of liens.<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Contract Drafting:<\/strong> We draft the official deed, protecting your rights as the buyer.<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Signing:<\/strong> The final contract is signed in our office (or via Power of Attorney).<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Registration:<\/strong> We oversee the registration at the Land Registry, making you the legal owner.<\/li>\r\n            <\/ol>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"bio-faq-item\">\r\n        <button class=\"bio-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-answer-2\" id=\"faq-question-2\">\r\n          <span>Do I need to be in Greece to sign?<\/span>\r\n          <div class=\"bio-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"bio-faq-answer\" id=\"faq-answer-2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-question-2\">\r\n          <div class=\"bio-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n            <p><strong>No.<\/strong> We understand the needs of international investors. We can draft a specific Power of Attorney (PoA) allowing a trusted lawyer or relative to sign on your behalf, so you don't have to travel for every step.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"bio-faq-item\">\r\n        <button class=\"bio-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-answer-3\" id=\"faq-question-3\">\r\n          <span>How can I secure my inheritance in Greece?<\/span>\r\n          <div class=\"bio-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"bio-faq-answer\" id=\"faq-answer-3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-question-3\">\r\n           <div class=\"bio-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n            <p>The safest option is a <strong>Public Will<\/strong>, drafted and stored in our archives. This avoids the risks associated with handwritten wills (which can be lost or contested) and ensures your assets are distributed exactly according to your wishes under Greek law.<\/p>\r\n           <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"bio-faq-item\">\r\n        <button class=\"bio-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-answer-4\" id=\"faq-question-4\">\r\n          <span>Can you help with tax clearance?<\/span>\r\n          <div class=\"bio-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"bio-faq-answer\" id=\"faq-answer-4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-question-4\">\r\n           <div class=\"bio-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n            <p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> As Notaries, we are directly connected to the Greek Tax Authority (AADE) and Social Security (e-EFKA) systems. We can issue necessary tax and insurance clearance certificates digitally, saving you time and bureaucracy.<\/p>\r\n           <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"bio-faq-item\">\r\n        <button class=\"bio-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-answer-5\" id=\"faq-question-5\">\r\n          <span>Do you support English-speaking clients?<\/span>\r\n          <div class=\"bio-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"bio-faq-answer\" id=\"faq-answer-5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-question-5\">\r\n           <div class=\"bio-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n            <p>Absolutely. We provide services in English, German, and French. We draft bilingual drafts for your review and collaborate with sworn translators to ensure you fully understand every document before signing.<\/p>\r\n           <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"bio-faq-item\">\r\n        <button class=\"bio-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-answer-6\" id=\"faq-question-6\">\r\n          <span>How do I get started?<\/span>\r\n          <div class=\"bio-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"bio-faq-answer\" id=\"faq-answer-6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-question-6\">\r\n           <div class=\"bio-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n            <p>Simply call us or send an email to book an initial consultation. 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