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Satisfied Customers
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Here are letters we have received from just a few
of our many satisfied customers.
From Mr and Mrs Michael
and Shirley Ogdeli.
 Buying
a property at any time can be a difficult and
frustrating experience, plus purchasing a home
abroad with so many potential pitfalls, almost
frightening.
Both my wife and I can honestly say that dealing
with Adonis and George Vinieris has made the
whole experience almost enjoyable.
We had complete confidence in their efficient
and professional manner and the friendly way
they explained each situation as it arose, it
put us at ease.
The after sales service was perhaps the most
important aspect of all, with any problems or
concerns we might have had, being personally
dealt with by the brothers.
It is a great privilege for us to recommend
Vinieris Real estate agency to you. |
From Lisa McCool & Steve
Ojomoh.
Our experience of buying a property in Cephalonia
has only been made possible with the dedicated
assistance of Adonis & George. The Vinieris
have been our 'life-line' whilst we have been
based in the UK buying a property in Cephalonia.
They couldn't have been more willing and pleased
to help us every step of the way! The brothers
have definitely acted above and beyond
the normal services of an estate agecy and have
become good friends of ours.
We look forward , with pleasure, of doing more
business with the Vinieris, but more importantly
of becoming neighbours with their family. |
From Colin and Kathryn Jones.
We would like to thank Adonis and George for
all their help in the recent purchase of our
apartment in Argostoli.
We had been looking for the right property for
several months and Vinieris Real Estate regularly
kept in touch answering all our questions until
we found the right property.
Adonis arranged our viewings and helped us with
the translations, he recommended a lawyer who
was brilliant and explained Greek property law
to us, making it easier to understand, as we
had little knowledge of this at the time. We
completed on our property within a week of viewing
and everything went through smoothly and without
any problems.
We still contact Adonis and he is always willing
to help us with our endless questions - nothing
is too much trouble for him.
We would certainly recommend Vinieris Real Estate
to anyone who is currently looking to buy a
property or land in Kefalonia, without any hesitation. |
From Pat and Ron.
My wife and I decided to seek the help of Adonis
and George when looking for property in Kefalonia
in September 2003. We wandered into Adonis and
George's office and were immediately struck
by their friendliness and professionalism. Not
only did they show us their property but gave
us their advice on buying land in Kefalonia
- something we had not thought about previously.
Over the four visits we made to their lovely
office in Argostoli, we were driven all over
the area where George showed us several plots
of land, we were given lots of their time to
discuss our business with them and made to feel
very welcome generally. By the time we had left
Kefalonia at the end of our holiday we had found
our plot of land, thanks to Adonis and George,
and they also introduced us to a Lawyer who
said she would act for us. We are pleased to
tell you that this all culminated in us buying
a piece of land at Kaligata near Argostoli in
February 2004 thanks to our Lawyer and Vinieris
Estate Agents acting so well on our behalf. |
From Keith and Lynda Lloyd.
After making the decision to move to Kefalonia
we looked for Real Estate Agents on the Internet
and found the Vinieris Web Site and a plot of
land with breathtaking views. We emailed Adonis
Vinieris a few times and eventually paid a deposit
to secure the land, as we were not due to visit
Kefalonia for a few months.
On arrival we made arrangements to meet with
Adonis Vinieris and see the land, we were delighted
with it. The next meeting was with Adonis at
his office in Argostoli to discuss the next
stage, which was to obtain a tax number without
which we could not purchase the land. Adonis’s
brother George took us to the Tax office and
helped us through the procedure. After this
they helped us open a bank account, which is
obviously very easy to do in the UK but not
speaking Greek we would have had difficulties.
They also found us a solicitor (to whom we gave
power of attorney as we would not be on the
island to complete the sale of the land) and
an accountant and also took us to the notary
office to sort out more paperwork.
They then arranged for us to meet with an Architect
and discuss our requirements for the house,
this we did and a few weeks after the holiday,
we received some plan drawings.
It may seem a bit daunting to buy land and build
a house but with the help and advice from Adonis
and George the whole thing was a breeze. They
both have a great deal of knowledge and professionalism
and a good sense of humour. We were very grateful
for their help and would thoroughly recommend
them to anyone. On a final note a friend of
my brother who is also looking to move to Kefalonia
has recently approached us and we will certainly
put him in touch with Adonis Vinieris. |
From Martin And Angela Weatherhead.
There are many problems and risks to face when
buying property abroad, but for us, this couldn't
be further from the truth. We sought the help
of Vinieris Real Estate and they provided a
service which can only be described as exceptional.
Having laid down our criteria and, of course,
our budget, we were taken to some of the most
beautiful places on Kefalonia until we found
our dream home.
This is not the end of the story however: the
assistance went on to encompass the notary,
law and lawyers, taxes fees and registrations
until the deal was completed. It is now one
year on but we still rely on the team for help
with problems that crop up from time to time,
and the courtesy and attention are always available.
We would recommend Vinieris Real Estate without
hesitation and will be eternally grateful to
them for making our Kefalonian dream a reality. |
From Sue and Doug.
Having spent several weeks in Kefalonia last
summer looking for a plot of land we eventually
went into the office of Adonis and George Vinieris.
We were made very welcome and it became part
of our daily ritual to call in to check progress
or just drink coffee and chat.
Adonis and George took us to see several plots
of land until we found one we fell in love with.
We made an offer and a couple of weeks later,
with their help and advice, it was ours.
Adonis advised us how to get a Tax No. and open
a bank account, he took us to the Architects
office and assisted with the language barrier,
arranged meetings with the Notary, Lawyer, etc..
Although they were extremely busy during August
they always found the time to point us in the
right direction.
It was a great experience, albeit nerve wracking
at times. We have great admiration for the way
they handle their business, and wish them great
success in their future growth and would have
no hesitation in recommending their services.
We will be back there in a couple of weeks when
the work will commence on our Villa when we
are looking forward to catching up with Adonis
and George again. |
From Paul, Angela & Moli
Hitchen.
For some 10 years or so now, we have been visiting
Kefalonia, sometimes several times per year,
and had a dream that one day we would own our
own house and live there for at least part of
the year. During early spring of 2004 we made
our first contact by e-mail with Vinieris Real
Estate, and that dream is now turning to reality.
From the first moment of contact, Adonis impressed
us with both his professionalism and help with
information and advice. After many e mails,
we travelled out to Kefalonia in May 2004, and
eventually met up with Adonis and George at
their offices. From that moment on, we realised
that we had met some extraordinary people, and
that we had chosen the right people to help
make our dream come true. Previous to our meeting,
Adonis and George had put us in contact with
other families who had purchased through Vinieris
Real Estate, again giving us more confidence
with the whole process.
Adonis and George were both genuinely friendly
people from the outset, who were not merely
interested in just doing business. After several
meetings at the office, and on what turned out
to be a very relaxing day, Adonis took us to
view properties and land. We felt no pressure
on us whatsoever during this trip, as Adonis
was more concerned about getting a feel for
exactly what our requirements were. Then it
happened, the moment we had been waiting for,
for ten years. We arrived at a plot of land
on the outskirts of Kourkoumelata, and the second
we got out of the car, we knew this was going
to be the place we were to build our dream home.
Even then, Adonis did not pressure us, and advised
us not to rush into things and think about everything
first. To help us with our decision, he also
advised us on budget costs for building a villa
with pool.
That same evening, we made the decision to go
ahead with the purchase of the land, but again
Adonis advised us that before we committed,
it would be wise to find out first if we could
actually build our dream house on this particular
piece of land, and we went to see the architect.
Despite having a really long day, Adonis stayed
with us to assist with the architect. Over the
course of the following week both George and
Adonis guided us through the relatively simple
process of the purchase of the land, including
getting a Greek tax number, setting up a bank
account, and sorting out a lawyer and notary.
A process, which in the UK would be such a stressful
time, turned out to be a very enjoyable and
relaxing experience.
After coming up with a design which we have
been involved in from day one, the architect
will begin construction in mid September 2004,
and ‘Villa Moli’ will become a reality, and
be ready to furnish in April 2005. Again, thanks
to Adonis and George, the whole process with
the architects has been a really enjoyable experience.
Because we intend to rent out the villa for
part of the year, Adonis and George have also
agreed to manage the property for us when built.
We have made lifelong friends in Adonis and
George, that is for sure, and we look forward
to being close neighbours when we eventually
live on the island.
You all too often hear real horror stories about
people buying overseas, or indeed in the UK,
so it is with absolute honesty we say that the
whole experience has been a pleasure, and we
would not hesitate to recommend Adonis and George,
and Vinieris Real Estate to anyone, both professionally,
and as very good friends also. |
From Carole and David Horley.
If you are interested in property for sale or
rent, or the purchase of land on the beautiful
island of Kefalonia, you should look no further
than Vinieris Real Estate. They handled the
purchase of our property for us with the utmost
efficiency, they put us at ease, and we were
made to feel like friends from our first meeting.
They have a first class knowledge of all aspects
of Kefalonia, which only comes from people who
were born there and care about their clients
and the island. We cannot recommend them highly
enough. |
From Pam and Mike Stanton
(previously of Yarmouth, Isle of Wight).
From our very first meeting with Adonis and
George Vinieris we Knew we had chosen the winning
team.
They were so courteous and friendly, immediately
making us feel at ease with their excellent
English, putting us to shame because we knew
only a few words of their language. They instil
confidence with their calm efficiency, setting
a standard one can call truly professional.
Having successfully led us through all the intricacies
of purchasing abroad they followed through with
their after sales service which is second to
none!
We cannot recommend highly enough Adonis and
George; with their assistants Isobel and Nicolette
they make an excellent team with whom we are
proud to be associated.
From Claire Norfield and John Davies
“We have always both loved Greece, and found
the island of Kefalonia offered everything we
could want with unique beautiful surroundings,
friendly people and a rich historical and cultural
heritage.We viewed several potential sites with
Adonis, the owner of Vinieris Real Estate and
decided to buy two off-plan villas, one in the
village of Kalligata and one in Kourkoumelata.
We were invlolved in the whole process of the
building, from the design stage, through to
adding our own identity by choosing all of the
fixtures and fittings for the villas - colour
schemes, floor and bathroom tiles, kitchen units,
wardrobes and shutter colours.The Vinieris team
sent regular photos of the development of the
build and we feel that the essence of the successful
completion was the relationship we established
with Adonis and George Vinieris and all of their
team. We want to expand our portfolio of properties
in Kefalonia further now, and we have already
bought another plot of land in the village of
Lakithra where we plan to build another villa."
From David & Elaine
"Having visited Kefalonia in June 2006, we viewed
numerous building plots and chose the type of
Villa we liked. By May 2007 we took our first
holiday in our superb brand new villa with pool.
The standard of build quality is excellent and
George & Adonis advice along the way was invaluable.
Our whole experience has been problem free due
to Adonis & George and all of their team especially
Isobel who was always at the end of the phone
to help with any queries we had. We look forward
to spending a lot more time on the beautiful
island of Kefalonia and look forward to being
neighbours and friends with Adonis & George
in Lakithra."
From Angela and Ian McClintock
"From our initial tentative enquiries in the
summer of 2005, through the legal and planning
phases to the finishing touches, George and
Adonis and their team consistently delivered
a thoroughly professional service.
George and Adonis have a genuine desire to make
the whole process as free from hassle and stress
as possible for their clients – their integrity
and commitment ensures they achieve this.
Our villa was constructed over the winter of
2005/06 - we had a one week visit in October,
before the foundations were dug, and another
in the following May as the build neared completion,
however regular communication, including weekly
photographic updates ensured we always felt
fully informed and involved as the build progressed.
We are extremely pleased with our ‘home’ in
Kefalonia, and would have no hesitation in recommending
the Vinieris experience to other potential clients".
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