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The way is paved for banks to repurchase restructured loans

10 November 2026 Phil Karametos

Loan portfolios totaling 700 million euros were transferred to the secondary loan market during the first half of 2026, while new sales are being prepared that

Prime Properties Being Auctioned Off by Ethniki Leasing

2 November 2026 Editors

Ethniki Leasing is offering nine properties for sale, ranging from commercial buildings and retail spaces in Attica to large industrial facilities in Thessaloniki and Kilkis.

Auctions: 41% Increase in One Year

26 October 2026 Editors

The Bank of Greece reports a 41% increase in the total amount of loans settled through auctions over the past year.

Public Comment Period for the Servicer Bill Closes — What the Comments Reveal

21 October 2026 Phil Karametos

The majority of responses to the public comment period on the bill establishing a new regulatory framework for servicers—which concludes tomorrow—are positive.

Greece’s Sale-and-Leaseback Scheme Nears Final Award to Christofferson, Robb & Co – Initial Operations Expected in January

19 October 2026 Phil Karametos

Greece’s Property Acquisition and Leaseback Scheme is entering its final stage, with the contract expected to be awarded to Christofferson,

Only 1 in 5 auctions is successful

14 October 2026 Editors

Only one in five real estate auctions completed in the first nine months of 2026 found a buyer, reflecting the wide gap between the number of properties put up for auction

Swiss Franc Loans: Unresolved Issues for Banks and Servicers Despite Debt Restructuring Measures

14 October 2026 Editors

A new confrontation is emerging between Greek banks and Swiss franc mortgage borrowers over the implementation of the legislative debt restructuring

Property Auctions Struggle to Attract Buyers Even After Prices Fall by 35%

7 October 2026 Phil Karametos

Property auction success rates remain low, despite significant reductions in starting prices in subsequent auction rounds, which would theoretically be expected to attract greater buyer interest.

How many people participated in the Swiss franc settlement

5 October 2026 Phil Karametos

The platform of the General Secretariat for Private Debt attracted interest in the conversion to euros of 16,708 loans that had been taken out in Swiss francs by September 30