Between April and July 2025, rents rose steadily, with July alone recording an annual increase of 11.3%. Greece's housing market is facing yet another sharp rise in rents, with government measures increasingly seen as a major factor behind the surge. Over the past few months, prices have accelerated, and analysts warn the situation is likely to worsen. The latest escalation began in April, when the government announced it would introduce a rent rebate scheme in November 2025. The measure offers up to €800 a year for primary residences, plus €50 for each child, with similar benefits for student housing. Although the policy has yet to take effect, landlords appear to have already priced it in. Between April and July 2025, rents rose steadily, with July alone recording an annual increase of 11.3%. Observers had warned this might happen. In a market where affordable housing is scarce and demand is high - particularly in major cities and...