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Crete Property Owners Face July 27 Deadline or Permanently Lose Rights

Friday, 3 July 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Property owners in the Heraklion, Chersonissos, and Malevizi municipalities of Crete face a critical deadline of July 27, 2026, to submit claims to the Greek National Cadastre (land registry). Those who miss this deadline risk permanently losing legal recognition of their property rights, with no appeals process available afterward. The warning comes from cadastre official Tavernarakis, who stressed there will be no second opportunity. Thousands of property owners are affected across these central and northern Crete regions. This news is primarily relevant to anyone who owns or is considering purchasing property in the area. Tourists visiting Heraklion or Chersonissos will not be directly impacted, but those with real estate interests in Crete should consult a local lawyer or the Heraklion Cadastre Office before the July 27 deadline.

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