What are the different types of Halkidiki properties?

Not only is Halkidiki is a very popular tourist destination that attracts hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers annually, it also appeals to people who are looking to purchase a holiday home in Greece, either for their own use or as an investment with the intention of buying Halkidiki properties to rent out.

There are a variety of options to choose from when it comes to residential Halkidiki properties so it's important to identify the right category of Halkidiki properties from the beginning, and this is dictated by the needs and budget of the buyer.  The individual price per m² to buy Halkidiki properties becomes slightly more expensive as they increase in size. 

The most simple and affordable type of Halkidiki properties are the apartments, which can accommodate up to 6 people on a single level.  As for the sizes, generally speaking they are 30m² for a studio, around 40m² with one separate bedroom and two bedroom apartments for sale in Halkidiki are 45m²-60m².  It's not common to find an apartment in excess of 70m².  Ground floor options benefit from having direct access to and essentially exclusive use of the communal garden where as first and second floor apartments for sale in Halkidiki might offer a sea view.  It's very rare to find an apartment with three bedrooms, although not completely impossible.

For something with a little more space for a family and to have access to a small private garden, maisonettes for sale in Halkidiki would be the next step up the Halkidiki properties ladder.  These buildings are terraced in a row and can have 2 or 3 storeys, usually between 60 - 100m². Often they have an apartment above or below, which belongs to another owner.  

With a greater budget, (normally 6-figures in a decent area but depends upon the condition) and for more independence a buyer can afford to look at houses for sale in Halkidiki.  The advantage of choosing a house over the other types of Halkidiki properties is that they are more likely to be suitable for a large family and offer greater privacy.  This type of Halkidiki properties can either belong to a housing complex OR be built on private land, the latter having greater value as this gives the owner added freedom to make changes without the need to follow specific regulations and to get the approval of other residents.  There are also some substantial semi-detached Halkidiki properties, which are attached but only on one side to a neighbouring house as well as bungalows (single storey Halkidiki properties).  Houses for sale in Halkidiki tend to be more unique in style and can start from as small in size as 60m² with 2 bedrooms where they are located on a private plot. 

Finally we save the best for last, the most luxurious of all Halkidiki properties, which are the villas.  This premium option is like the top of the range and comprise of 3 or more bedrooms with the most spectacular reaching over 200m².  They are always detached but are sometimes part of a small upmarket development usually architecturally designed, featuring large landscaped gardens with swimming pools and fancy outdoor kitchens.  The starting prices of Halkidiki villas for sale are in the region of 250,000€ and can reach multi-millions.