Greece is making it easier for the rich and famous to fulfil their dreams by preparing to sell, or offering long-term leases on, some of its 6000 sun-kissed islands in a desperate attempt to repay its mountainous debts.
The hope is that the sale or long-term lease of some islands will attract international investment that will generate jobs and taxable income.
”I am sad – selling off your islands or areas that belong to the people of Greece should be used as the last resort,” said Makis Perdikaris, a director of Greek Island Properties.
”But the first thing is to develop the economy and attract foreign domestic investment to create the necessary infrastructure. The point is to get money.”
