ATLAS Engineering & Development is a Thessaloniki-based Golden Visa developer, construction company and engineering office. We design, permit and build Golden Visa properties in Thessaloniki through the legal change of use of commercial premises into residences. Choosing a Golden Visa property is not just about square metres: it is about time, location, legality and the right guidance. Here is why our properties deliver on all four.
At a glance
- ⏱️ Short delivery times: one contractor, from design to handover.
- 📍 Prime locations: five projects in central Thessaloniki, 580–1,170 m from Aristotelous Square.
- 🏗️ Engineering expertise: specialists in change of use and the legislation behind it.
- 🤝 Turkish-language support: Turkish-speaking partners at every step of the process.
⏱️ 1. Short delivery times
On the €250,000 Golden Visa route in Thessaloniki, time has a direct value: the change of use must be completed before the application is filed. Every month of delay on site is a month later for your residence permit.
That is why ATLAS is organised to move fast, without compromising on quality:
- Studies and permits by our own team. Our engineers prepare the architectural design and the MEP studies themselves and compile the permit file, with no waiting on third parties.
- One contractor, one responsibility. Design, permitting, construction and handover are carried out by the same company, with no gaps between offices and crews.
- Experience that prevents delays. We know what the Building Service requires, so the file is submitted complete and fully documented.
- An organised site. Works planned in parallel and the schedule tracked continuously.
The result shows in our portfolio: Sapfous 8 Residences is already complete, while the remaining projects are handed over turnkey between November 2026 and April 2027.
“Time is part of the investment. The sooner the project is complete, the sooner your application is filed.”
📍 2. High-value properties in the heart of Thessaloniki
All ATLAS projects are in the historic and commercial centre of Thessaloniki, between Ladadika, the port and Dimokratias Square, 580 to 1,170 metres from Aristotelous Square. This is where the city lives at every hour of the day, and where location underpins a property's long-term value.
Who chooses to live here
- 🎓 Students: the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) is about 2–2.5 km away, and the metro links the centre to the universities in a few stops.
- 💼 Professionals: offices, banks, public services, the port and the market within walking distance. Promitheos 5 is just a 6-minute walk from the New Railway Station and the metro.
- 👨👩👧 Families: supermarkets and pharmacies a few minutes' walk away, major hospitals about 2 km away, and the waterfront for an evening stroll.
- 💻 Digital nomads: cafés, co-working spaces, culture and the nightlife of Ladadika, with the airport about 14 km away.
Our projects
- Ladadika Portside Residences: on Morichovou Square in Ladadika, the city's liveliest neighbourhood, steps from the port.
- Chapsa Penthouse: 7th-floor penthouse residences, some with a private terrace, jacuzzi and pergola.
- Promitheos 5 Residences: five residences, including a sea-view penthouse finished in walnut, marble and travertine.
- Karatasou 1 Residences: next to Dimokratias Square, steps from the port and Ladadika.
- Sapfous 8 Residences: a completed change-of-use project, ready for immediate handover.
Every residence is delivered turnkey: fully furnished, with appliances, air conditioning and a lift, designed so that every square metre works. Explore ATLAS available properties on the map, with distances to the metro, supermarkets and universities.
🏗️ 3. The expertise of our engineers
The €250,000 route rests on one condition: the legal change of use of commercial premises into a residence. This is our specialty. ATLAS engineers have completed numerous change-of-use projects and know in depth both the legal framework and the technical details that make the difference:
- Legislation: the New Building Regulation (Law 4067/2012), Law 4495/2017 on the control of the built environment, the Building Code, fire-protection regulations and the Golden Visa framework (Law 5100/2024).
- Permitting: choosing the right procedure (small-scale works approval, EEDMK, or a building permit), with complete studies and documentation, so the change of use is completed legally and without surprises.
- Technical delivery: structural adequacy, natural light and ventilation, new electrical and plumbing installations, drainage and fire safety: everything a modern home requires.
The team is led by founder and CEO Ioannis Tsakalos, Dipl. Electrical and Computer Engineer (Democritus University of Thrace). For you, that means a complete, clean file and a property that meets the planning requirements when the time comes to apply.
“We don't market other people's properties. We design them, permit them and build them, with an engineer's responsibility at every step.”
🤝 4. Support in Turkish, at every step
Investing abroad takes trust, and trust is easier to build in your own language. ATLAS works with Turkish-speaking partners who guide every client along the way:
- First meeting: a presentation of available properties, online if you prefer.
- Choosing a property: an on-site or remote viewing, with answers to every question.
- Tax number and bank account: step-by-step guidance on the first essentials.
- Purchase contract: every clause explained in Turkish before you sign.
- Golden Visa application and biometrics: document preparation and coordination with your lawyer.
- Handover: turnkey delivery of your home and support after the purchase.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose a Golden Visa developer in Thessaloniki?
Check three things: that the change of use is legally permitted and will be completed before the application, that the developer has its own engineering team, and that it can show you completed projects. ATLAS combines all three: studies, permits and construction under one contractor, with Sapfous 8 Residences as a completed change-of-use project.
Are ATLAS properties suitable for the Golden Visa?
ATLAS properties are designed for the €250,000 route under Law 5100/2024: they are created through the legal change of use of commercial premises into residences, completed before the application is filed. Learn more on the ATLAS Golden Visa page.
When are the projects delivered?
Sapfous 8 Residences is ready for immediate handover. Ladadika Portside Residences will be delivered in November 2026, Chapsa Penthouse and Promitheos 5 Residences in March 2027, and Karatasou 1 Residences in April 2027.
Where are the properties located?
In central Thessaloniki: in Ladadika (Pangeou 4) and at Chapsa 8, Promitheos 5, Karatasou 1 and Sapfous 8, within walking distance of Aristotelous Square and the port.
Is support available in Turkish?
Yes. ATLAS's Turkish-speaking partners guide clients from the first contact to the handover of the keys and the Golden Visa application.
Are taxes changing for non-EU buyers?
An increase in the property transfer tax for residential buyers from third countries has been announced from 2027. Read our analysis of the 15% transfer tax and the Golden Visa.
Start your journey
Explore ATLAS available properties and contact us for a no-obligation consultation in English, Turkish or Greek.
📧 info@atlas-co.gr · 📞 +30 698 127 8303 · 💬 WhatsApp
About ATLAS
ATLAS Engineering & Development · Construction company and engineering office · Thessaloniki, Greece. Studies, building permits, change of use, construction and Golden Visa properties in central Thessaloniki. Founder and CEO: Ioannis Tsakalos, Dipl. Electrical and Computer Engineer. Website in 6 languages: Greek, English, Turkish, Hebrew, Arabic and Farsi.
Technical review: Ioannis Tsakalos. This article is for information purposes and does not replace legal advice. Every Golden Visa file should be reviewed by a specialised lawyer.