About Us

CRETA INVEST one of the foremost estate agencies in Crete, was formed in 1995 by Mr. Stamatis Xenakis on the principle that a quality professional approach is only possible by concentrating on the best interests of the client, and maintaining a high standard. Our integrity is very important and we can only maintain it by good practice and ensuring the protection of our clients at all times.

We specialize in:

Purchase and sale of any type of Residential property.
From traditional stone houses to Exclusive Villas
Purchase and sale of all types of Commercial property.
From Small shops to large Hotel complexes
Purchase and sale of all types of Land.
From individual land plots to huge investment properties

Finance
Through our association with Major Greek Banks we are able to offer a comprehensive Finance package.

Low interest packages.
Best interest rates in Greece.
Flexible payments.
Fixed or variable rate programs.
Payments from outside Greece.
Comprehensive insurance.

Service
We have an expert team of lawyers, builders, engineers, architects and accountants who will ensure that every legal and technical aspect is thoroughly dealt with. Our office will deal with all the formalities and bureaucratic details up to the signing of contracts and handing over of the keys. You will be kept informed at every stage, and even if you are having a house built, you need not even be in the country.

After Sales
As part of our after sales service we offer a comprehensive Management Service that includes all aspects of supervision, maintenance and rental for your property. We can look after your property almost as if you were here, from arranging welcome packs for you or your guests, to rerouting mail, paying bills, collection or delivery of keys as well as all the more mundane aspects of maintenance and cleaning.

Our People

Stamatis Xenakis – Managing Director

Born in Athens, Stamatis Xenakis is Managing Director of Creta Invest and a full-time estate agent and consultant since 1994. Mr. Xenakis is recipient of the Certified International Property Specialist degree (C.I.P.S.), and is established as one of the most well-known and respected estate agents in the local market. He is the Substitute General Secretary of Hellenic Association of Realtors (H.A.R.) and a founding member of Property Greece Ltd.

Irini Tsigou – Office Manager

Born in Heraklion, Irini Tsigou is not only a qualified Beautician with many years of experience dealing with customers of all nationalities, she has completed a six-year course in English and a six-month computer course. A resident of Aghios Nikolaos for thirty -nine years, her local knowledge, fluency in English and her customer skills make her a valuable member of our team. As an office manager, Irini is capable of managing initial customer contact and is responsible for the organization, supervision, coordination and the operation of the office.

Despina Savvidaki – Secretary

Born in Agios Nikolaos, Despina Savvidaki is a gentle and pleasant presence who has recently joined Creta Invest team. She has graduate the Department of Informatics Engineering, with good knowledge of the English language. She fulfils a multitude of tasks as secretary and ensures a smooth relationship with our customers.

Member Of

Hellenic Association of Realtors

The Hellenic Association of Realtors (H.A.R.) formed in January of 1999 is the only professional real estate body in Greece that covers the whole country. Its bimonthly meetings ensure a powerful and effective presence on a local and national basis.

CEI - Confederation Europeenne de l'Immobilier

The CEI (Confédération Européenne de l'Immobilier: European Confederation of Real Estate Agents) is one of Europe's largest professional organisation of estate agents, now counting well over 45,000 members from hundreds of cities in thirteen European countries. The Voice of Real Estate in Europe . Its purpose is to establish and improve international cooperation, to advise on issues concerning trans-national real estate transactions and to influence European ruling in so far as this relates to real estate practice.

ICREA – International Consortium of Real Estate Associations

The International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA) is comprised of more than 30 leading national real estate organizations, representing 2 million brokers and agents worldwide, each of whom adhere to a code of conduct. It assists consumers in locating properties outside their country and in locating a qualified real estate professional.

Certified International Property Specialist

The Certified International Property Specialist Network is the specialty membership group for international practitioners of the National Association of REALTORS®, the world's largest trade association. The Network is comprised of 1,500 real estate professionals who deal in all types of real estate, but with one common element: they are focused specifically on the "international" market. CIPS members are the consumers’ best resource to ensure they are dealing with a professional skilled in the unique aspects of international real estate.