It can hardly come as a surprise, unless you're visiting from another planet, not to have heard that Greece is in some financial hot water. Yes times are tough, the austerity measures that the English are being subjected to are nothing compared with what individuals and businesses in Greece are going to have to manage.

One of the consequences is that legitimate businesses, now having to conform even more rigidly than they have been used to getting away with, are determined to ensure that those who have been 'flying under the radar', get to pay up as well.

In summary the obligations for private house renters are:

Quality property for sale in Kamini on Hydra Island Greece. 4 double bedrooms, 3 shower rooms, open plan living/dining/kitchen, multiple terraces, dining terrace, courtyard garden. Large fresh water cisterna. Plenty of built in storage space.

Spectacular double-aspect panoramic views of Hydra and Kamini Harbours, overlooking mountains, Kamini valley to Vlichos, and sea to the Peloponnese mainland. Garden and courtyard are approx. 200sqm plus the terraces.

Hidden HouseHidden House is so named because you can only see a very small corner of the property from the street. What you don't see is a very substantial 310sqm of living space. The original house was adapted and fully renovated some 15 years ago so that the owners could live in it at the same time as operate the street facing rooms and part of the original house as a pension. For the purpose of description the current configuration is detailed, but you should keep in mind that all of the original house can very easily, just by unblocking a few doorways, be put back together which with the extra street facing rooms will provide more than enough accommodation for the largest family.

House for Sale, Miaoulis Street, Hydra Island GreeceFSBO, house for sale by owner on the Greek island of Hydra, 88.66sqm plot for sale with 76.22sqm living space on three floors with 2 en-suite master bedrooms, combined living space with kitchen, 2 terraces, south and south-east facing views of mountains and sea, easy 10 minute walk from harbour.

Fully modernized in 2000, in excellent working order, ready to move in tomorrow condition.

The front half of this traditionally-styled island house is for sale on Miaoulis Street, situated about half way up this main boulevard road, that leads from the centre of the harbour through the town and ultimately to the historical area known as Kala Pigadia (Good Wells).

House of Colours For Sale in Hydra Island GreeceThis is a pretty, not so little, cottage-style island house that has been cheerfully decorated, situated at the upper reaches of the town boundary equidistant above the ports of Hydra and Kamini.

The views are gorgeous and the atmosphere very tranquil but it must be admitted that it is high and therefore not suitable for the unfit or parents with young children who will struggle to climb home at the end of a busy day if they have to carry sleeping toddlers.

But if you are energetic and value the peace and quiet away from the mayhem of the town, you will appreciate this little haven.

Pianist's house for sale in Hydra Island GreeceRare opportunity to buy a truly authentic Hydra house that is very comfortable, in good working order but hasn't been over modernised so has retained it's original character and atmosphere.

This gorgeous property for sale epitomises the fantasy that many people have for their dream Greek island home.