The commercial real estate market in our country is on a steady upward trend, with prospects converging that it will continue for the next five years, with the majority of investments in the Greek market focusing on office buildings and tourist properties.

As stated by Korina Saia, managing director of Premier Realty, prices are increasing significantly from 2019 onwards.

How much is the sq

In particular, based on the data of “Spitogato”, the prices of offices per square meter have increased by:

  • 47.3% in the center of Athens,
  • by 40.6% in the eastern suburbs,
  • by 49.9% in the southern suburbs and
  • by 33.3% in western Athens.

Demand remains strong for sustainable, energy-efficient office buildings in prime locations, while remaining office space may experience a slight decline in demand over the coming years.

During the same period, the prices for warehouses and storage spaces have also seen notable increases: 45.7% in the center of Athens, 52% in the eastern suburbs, 39.3% in the southern suburbs and 28.4% in western Athens.

In absolute terms, the prices of commercial spacen per square meter have increased from 2019 to 2024, with the center of Athens increasing from 8 euros to 10.4 euros, the eastern suburbs from 5 euros to 7.7 euros, the southern suburbs from 7.8 euros to 10.7 euros and West Athens from 5.4 euros to 7.6 euros.

The new trends

An emerging trend in the Greek commercial real estate market, emphasizes Korina Saia, is the shift towards smart buildings. The global smart building market is valued at $108 billion in 2023.

A smart building uses the internet (IoT) and automated technologies to control various systems such as lighting, security, heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

According to Ms. Saia, another trend is the development of mixed-use projectswhich combine different property types – such as residential, retail and office space, and cinemas – into a single complex. Mixed-use projects are gaining popularity because they offer a wide range of tenants, consistent cash flow and promote sustainability while maintaining low vacancy rates by offering housing at a variety of price points.