Non- residents may keep and use a foreign registered car in Greece for up to 6 months a year. Full information regarding the import of cars is available from

If you are planning to take your pets to and from Greece they will require a Pet Passport and you will have to arrange their Shipment. For help and information contact the Dept for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Their web site is: - www.defra.gov.uk - look for Pet Travel Scheme

Animal Airlines - can help with shipment - they specialise in transporting Pets around the world.

Try "Talk Greek" (book and cassette pack) - ideal for absolute beginners: - www.bbcshop.com

There are also many locals who wish to improve their English in return for teaching you Greek.

The cost of moving a 3 bedroom house from the UK to Halkidiki is approximately £3,000.