Buying and owning realestate as a foreigner in Poland.

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@JMC0704 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info. I’m in Poland now and find the people lovely. I’m also looking for a place, maybe Poland, to retire to. I’m from the U.S. and have had about enough of the nonsense. I’m going to check into this.

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

I think you would love it here. It does take some adjustment (the language is really difficult for me) and there are some things that just don't exist here but I don't regret my move one bit. As a retiree Poland would be fantastic just American social security is more than enough to live extremely well here.

@sqooot 8 ай бұрын

This is super helpful. My wife and I are looking to move back to the homeland. Thank you for all your content!!! Super helpful! Instant subscribe!

@anamericaninpoland 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!

@DanielLalewicz Жыл бұрын

Great video! I actually showed it to my class today (I’m an English teacher and I teach a group of real-estate agents) 👋🏼 we’re really glad you appreciate our country in the way you do. I also teach English through TikTok and have quite a sizeable audience. Would you be willing to have a conversation with me in long-format style and record it as a podcast. I think it’d be super interesting from an educational (language ) point of view for Polish people and in general for them to hear a foreigners perspective (especially since we love Americans). Where might I be able to contact you to talk about if further? Thanks 🙏🏼

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

Thanks again @daiellalewicz for your support. It was good getting to chat with you a little throughout text. Hopefully we can work something out to collaborate in the future

@MyFavoriteFWord 18 күн бұрын

You mentioned a website recourse for properties, right before you mentioned Facebook marketplace, what is it? For cash transactions, do you need to open a bank account in Poland to transfer the money to? Are there any transaction fees and time requirements for the cash to be on that account?

@anamericaninpoland 18 күн бұрын

Otodom or OLX are great places to look for real estate in addition to FB marketplace. As far as banks yes usually you have to have a Polish bank to transfer to. Fees are really bank dependent. I only have experience with ING so I'm far from an authority.

@MyFavoriteFWord 17 күн бұрын

@@anamericaninpoland thank you so much for your response ;)

@CombatDoc136 Жыл бұрын

Good info. We will be there this month scouting things out for a move. I'm a US expat and have been in south east Asia for ten years but now with kids we need a better education and better environment for them. We will also be checking out CZ and Slovenia.

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

Very cool. I hope you enjoy it here. What area are you visiting?

@CombatDoc136 Жыл бұрын

@@anamericaninpoland we will spend a week in Krakow. I'd really like to explore Gdansk as well but not possible this trip. The bureaucracy of immigration seems to be oar for the course in the region. Personally I've dealt with it for ten years here in Asia so I'm used to that. Think it's best if we do decide to just hire an attorney for all those things there. I'm already retired now for about ten years with a pension then passive income from properties as well. So the proof to support isn't an obstacle. Thanks again for your channel. You're appreciated.

@DeanRamser Жыл бұрын

Hello. Thank you for an informative video. We are retired and looking to travel to Poland next spring. We are curious about purchasing a cozy condo in Krakow to rent out when we are back in Oregon. Your thoughts? Thanks, Dean & Cindy

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

I think that's not a bad idea. Krakow is a very popular area with a lot of people looking to rent. It also has higher property costs so that is something to consider as well.

@Benjamin-j5t5u 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful and informative. Thank you !

@anamericaninpoland 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!! Thanks for watching!!

@Benjamin-j5t5u 2 ай бұрын

@anamericaninpoland Am looking at moving to Poland or Hungary with my wife and daughter.. Is a 120.000 pound a good budget for a village property in Poland. Your opinion would be much appreciated.

@anamericaninpoland 2 ай бұрын

@user-kc1uf4og8m it depends on what kind of house you'll be looking to purchase and in what village. Within a distance of less than 10 km the prices are vastly different. There is an app called Otto Dom where most people advertise and you can search by region. I will say the prices are currently double what they were even 4 years ago on many properties.

@anamericaninpoland 2 ай бұрын

@user-kc1uf4og8m www.otodom.pl/

@Benjamin-j5t5u 2 ай бұрын

@anamericaninpoland Thank you very much you are a gent !

@tonieja8814 Ай бұрын

Well, buying a house in the countryside is complicated even for Poles. If you want to buy a house with a plot of land, I advise you to buy in the suburbs (cities in Poland have suburbs) or buy a terraced house from a developer. Developers, like in other countries, buy land and build entire streets of identical houses, making them easy to buy. In such real Polish villages, many houses are not residential houses but agricultural habitats and there are other problems with the purchase of such an agricultural habitat, the right of pre-emption has many agencies, I had to wait 6 months to buy my habitat and I am 100% Polish, I have citizenship and have lived there since birth in Poland

@anamericaninpoland Ай бұрын

Very true. There are definitely some major challenges it's definitely a very different system from the USA but I do like the way Poland protects its farmland from potential foreign interest.

@GG-yr5rp 5 ай бұрын

This is super helpful! My husband-to-be is polish and I’m Irish. We are looking to buy a little house near family next year. I think that because I am a EU citizen it might be a little easier (I hope!). I know the annual taxes are dependant on area but do you find that reasonable?

@anamericaninpoland 5 ай бұрын

Taxes are super cheap at least compared to the USA to give you an idea my taxes in VT for a standard house lot comparable to the same lot as here in Poland taxes in the States $6k USD here about 300€. As a European national especially married to a pole you will have basically zero limitations on what you can buy. Good luck with the house hunting!!

@tracyportersr 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video. My wife's mother was Polish and her family came over to the US (Erie, PA) in the 1919-1921 era. Her ancestors were farmers, I believe from the Poznan region. We are not happy with the direction America is going with the corruption and politics and are considering relocating to Poland because of its strong Nationalism and low crime. We own a few properties in Virginia (125 acre farm, a permanent residence on 1.5 acres in a small town just 15 minutes from our farm, and a 1 acre building lot on a freshwater river that was left to me by my grandmother). How hard would it be to buy 5-10 acres out in the countryside as a permanent residence so I can continue to do small scale farming? Would it be easier to buy an existing house or build a new house the way I want it? Thanks in advance.

@anamericaninpoland 8 күн бұрын

It's not impossible but the easiest way would be for your wife to get her polish citizenship by descent from her mother. That would give her the ability to purchase land in Poland without restrictions. That being said anything that is listed as farm land in Poland can only be sold to farmers and I'm not sure exactly how those regulations work. Regardless I would start with the citizenship process it makes purchasing land as a non EU resident much much less complicated.

@shingairaimuzondo775 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, really informative 😁

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@gaithshalan 4 ай бұрын

Good job man really good information and I'm also thinking of buying a house in the village somewhere near by łódź 😮

@anamericaninpoland 4 ай бұрын

Very cool and best of luck!! Thanks much I'm glad you enjoyed the content 😁

@mattinterweb Ай бұрын

Helpful vid thanks! Trying to find a definition for a ROD property. Not familiar with the term.

@anamericaninpoland Ай бұрын

Family allotment garden

@KrystianandVenus 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your valuable sharing 💖❤

@anamericaninpoland 2 ай бұрын

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed the video

@taterbug70 2 ай бұрын

I've squatted in the woods in many places in America. I wonder if there's some scrubland or abandoned buildings outside of krakow. Probably. But, I can imagine Poles are 110% cop callers. Perhaps a van or sailboat is the way to go over there. Especially since the Vistula is a big river.

@anamericaninpoland 2 ай бұрын

Homelessness isn't really as big as issue here. So I guess that's why squatting wouldn't be looked upon favourably

@adarshpandey9441 Жыл бұрын

Grateful!

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I'm glad you found my video helpful.

@flyonthe7013 5 ай бұрын

I am Polish but have lived abroad for over 40 years. I was looking for a property to purchase couple of years ago. The amount of documentation and engagement of the notary was overwhelming... Real Estate agents in Poland are basically a joke... Good luck!

@anamericaninpoland 5 ай бұрын

Yeah it's really tough. I really had to focus to get through the whole process

@Evertraveller 10 ай бұрын

Notarial documents and translation s, Can you give us an idea of costs ? Approximately. Thanks for video.

@anamericaninpoland 10 ай бұрын

It varies. I paid 1500 pln and that was very inexpensive from my understanding. I have heard from other English expats that they paid that much just for translation.

@Evertraveller 10 ай бұрын

@@anamericaninpoland thanks brother, We want to purchase an apartment in lodge city our son goes to university there, can you tell me approximately what percentage of apartment cost would be for Bureaucracy masters such as lawyers and etc... Thanks.

@anamericaninpoland 10 ай бұрын

@Zagrossss a lot of that depends on a case by case basis. In my situation just to have the lawyer review the contract cost 1000pln but if you have the lawyer to through the whole process it would be more. I know some lawyers will go through the whole process and are quite reasonably priced and you have the added security of knowing everything is done properly.

@LMB222 10 ай бұрын

Hi, an important correction at 1:58: Not *every* property sale must be notarized, but every real estate sale (and your will, *unless* fully handwritten). So no notary for a car sale. Also, every property owner is enteted into the Land Register, so no need to keep that title in the safe.

@anamericaninpoland 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the correction.

@aaronairoldi9019 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff buddy, keep it coming.

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

Thanks much. I really appreciate it!

@helga9175 Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to find ways to move in Poland, and start a "farm like" /hostel, agritourism things... however, I find really hard to find info on the internet for that... If you have any info or links I'd highly appreciate that

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately if you aren't a Polish citizen or a permanent residency card holder you can't buy farm land in Poland. Even buying a larger piece of residential property isn't easy and requires a permit from the government if you are a foreigner.

@cfoch3 Жыл бұрын

How much did the lawyer/notariusz + translator + administrative expenses costed to you? Can you recommend a lawyer?

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

So the initial lawyer I spoke with in Poznań was 400pln it was a little over an hour conversation but he did some prep work for me. That conversation was basically figuring out what your properties I could own with the least amount of red tape specific to my immigration status. The notary if I remember correctly was around 500 PLN it might have been 800pln but i don't remember exactly and that was the agency that completed the transfer of ownership paperwork. That can get more expensive if you require a translator just that service alone is very pricey. I don't have any recommendations for a lawyer but I will say catch up with "migrant info point" it's a free service that works with immigrants to Poland and they have lists of trusted legal firms and NGO that can assist. There are a lot of real estate scammers that charge foreigners a ton of money and don't do what they say they will do. So having someone who can point you to someone reputable is very valuable.

@alicdngwenya5081 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video

@rickreinders Ай бұрын

I'm looking into buying property in Poland to rent it out would is your opinion on this?

@anamericaninpoland Ай бұрын

If it was 5 years ago I wouldn't hesitate to tell you to jump on it. Right now the prices are highly inflated in my opinion (for the Polish market) I worry that the ROI for rental properties at this time isn't great but I may be wrong and prices could be at their "new normal" but it gives me the same kind of vibes as the USA around 2008.

@rickreinders Ай бұрын

@@anamericaninpoland Thanks for your quick response. Well, as a Dutchie myself, and seeing how the Netherlands has developed over the last years, and seeing how Poland is developing, I think it has a bright future. Property prices in the Netherlands been rising like crazy setting new normal after new normal, prices rising so high me as a 23 year old without a partner has no chance of buying a house. Poland's political position, and a rising population for the first time in years, makes me think it would be a great investment, and creating passive income in the meantime.

@anamericaninpoland Ай бұрын

@@rickreinders I don't disagree. It just seems like the prices have increased too quickly here in my opinion and depending on the financial/lending market a crash like what occured in the USA is a strong possibility I'm not saying it should be a deciding factor for you but keep it in mind when considering property. I would avoid Warsaw completely that market is completely out of control. But looking at at areas like Poznań, Wrocław or even smaller cities like Bydgoszcz (growing foreign military community) could be real winners

@rickreinders Ай бұрын

@@anamericaninpoland Definately something to think about indeed. Especially with such a big investment. Thanks for the advice.

@joshberman9318 9 ай бұрын

would u suggest americans to engage in real estate projects there in 2024?(not private home)

@anamericaninpoland 9 ай бұрын

I guess it would depend on the contract. It can be difficult depending on the real estate situation the laws regarding non EU foreigners can be difficult to navigate. I will say the market here is exploding especially with commercial real estate and it doesn't appear that the market is showing anything but future growth at the time being. it would definitely have to be a very thorough contract before I felt comfortable though.

@andreainnesmichailov7169 Жыл бұрын

where are you in Poland? Your little ROD property?

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

I'm near poznan Poland. A little village called wagowo. Its western Poland

@leannestrong1000 Жыл бұрын

Are there any sort of businesses that foreigners can own in Poland?

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

Yes there are provisions but I don't have enough experience in that area to speak about it.

@heyskra 24 күн бұрын

It's 2024, how has, if anything, changed?

@anamericaninpoland 24 күн бұрын

Regulatory nothing has changed. The market has gotten worse each year for buyers property costs are higher than ever. And the increases are across the board not just limited to the cities.

@heyskra 23 күн бұрын

@@anamericaninpoland That is good and bad news. It's nice that property "value" is going up, but I know that makes it harder to purchase as an individual. I appreciate the insight.

@anamericaninpoland 23 күн бұрын

@@heyskra no problem. Anytime I can help I'm happy to. 😁

@mparosa Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info. My husband has inherited some property and we are trying to figure out if he is a farmer now.) The truth is if eminent domain comes it has a way of taking private properties as well as these so I think “działki” are pretty permanent.

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

Yeah the farming thing is difficult to understand. I honestly think that law could have been thought out a little better, even though I agree with the idea. I think you're right about the działki as well. I appreciate you watching I hope you enjoyed the video and I look forward to seeing your response on some of my other videos in the future.

@mparosa Жыл бұрын

@@anamericaninpoland you’re welcome. I actually like how the law protects farming communities in Poland. It puts more power in the hands of local communities and protects local food supply.

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

@@mparosa absolutely the only part I don't like is that it's even difficult for Polish citizens to buy farm land. A friend of mine has bees and unless he takes college courses for agriculture even he cannot buy farm land.

@mparosa Жыл бұрын

@@anamericaninpoland I think your friend beyond the course work has to show that he will use farmland for farming.

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

@@mparosa correct. It cannot be used for anything else.

@terraGaliciaXXIV Жыл бұрын

How do you secure financing with US income?

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

That I'm not sure of I paid cash when buying. I know that they use Equifax for their credit reports here but I'm not sure if you can transfer American credit scores.

@TorbenLning 7 ай бұрын

ROD DZIAŁKA, is a lease , not ownership

@anamericaninpoland 7 ай бұрын

Correct you lease the land and own everything that is on it including buildings and vegetation.

@Timjacks01 Жыл бұрын

What does ROD mean?

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

It's an acronym for the family allotment gardens.

@andreainnesmichailov7169 Жыл бұрын

What if my step grandfather was a WW2 Polish hero and I am close to his children and grandchildren? He was chased out of Poland by the NAZIs in 1940 to war then UK then Scotland then USA with my grandmother. But he was named a hero for helping ppl escape from south eastern Poland into Slovakia and Hungaria. It was a sad story. I am never going to be able buy land in Europe.

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

If he was your grandfather it would be a little bit easier because you could then apply for citizenship through him. I'm not sure how that would work with a step grandfather though. You can buy land here you just need to be here long enough to get permanent residency or you can petition the Polish Department of Agriculture to purchase a property but it has to be a specific property you can't get just blanket permission unfortunately

@N8teyrve Жыл бұрын

Do you mean a translator or interpreter?

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

I guess they would be both as they are interpreting speech and translating legal documents.

@gabrielapat2671 11 ай бұрын

Sworn translator (according to google translator ;)). This is a person who pass special exam to translate official documents and is included in a list of sworn translators led by ministry of justice. You can find them on this site: https :// www. gov. pl/ web/ sprawiedliwosc/ tlumacze-przysiegli/ lista-tlumaczy-przysieglych/search.html (quick hint: język - language, miasto - town/city).

@leannestrong1000 Жыл бұрын

Do you know what the Polish people's attiudes toward people with Autism or other mental, psychological, or neurological disorders? Do you know what the resources are like for people in Poland who have such disorders? I have Autism myself, and while I myself am not planning on moving to Poland, I'm thinking of autistics who might be planning to move, or are already living there?

@anamericaninpoland Жыл бұрын

There are a lot of psychologist here. I don't think Polish people have a problem with the autistic community. But there are plenty of resources here.