Buying and owning realestate as a foreigner in Poland.

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  • @JMC0704
    @JMC0704 Рік тому +22

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому +2

      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
    @sqooot 10 місяців тому +2

    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!

  • @DanielLalewicz
    @DanielLalewicz Рік тому +10

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому +2

      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

  • @CombatDoc136
    @CombatDoc136 Рік тому +5

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому +1

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

    • @CombatDoc136
      @CombatDoc136 Рік тому +3

      @@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.

  • @tonieja8814
    @tonieja8814 4 місяці тому +3

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  4 місяці тому +1

      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.

  • @mattinterweb
    @mattinterweb 3 місяці тому

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

  • @DeanRamser
    @DeanRamser Рік тому +3

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому +1

      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.

  • @LMB222
    @LMB222 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @MyFavoriteFWord
    @MyFavoriteFWord 2 місяці тому

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  2 місяці тому

      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
      @MyFavoriteFWord 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @Benjamin-j5t5u
    @Benjamin-j5t5u 4 місяці тому +2

    Very helpful and informative. Thank you !

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  4 місяці тому

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

    • @Benjamin-j5t5u
      @Benjamin-j5t5u 4 місяці тому +1

      @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
      @anamericaninpoland  4 місяці тому

      @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
      @anamericaninpoland  4 місяці тому

      @user-kc1uf4og8m
      www.otodom.pl/

    • @Benjamin-j5t5u
      @Benjamin-j5t5u 4 місяці тому +1

      @anamericaninpoland Thank you very much you are a gent !

  • @shingairaimuzondo775
    @shingairaimuzondo775 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the video, really informative 😁

  • @taterbug70
    @taterbug70 5 місяців тому +1

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  4 місяці тому +3

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

    • @taterbug70
      @taterbug70 Місяць тому

      ​@anamericaninpoland Are there wooded areas that aren't visited like in the outskirts of Krakow or barns that people would rent? I'm heading over there early December and don't want to be cleaned out renting some Apartment or Room rental. I guess I can wing it but a place to Stash my bigger bag would be nice. Like those U-Store-It type of places.

    • @taterbug70
      @taterbug70 Місяць тому

      ​@@anamericaninpolandI think I'd be happier near the tatra mtns or in a sailboat in Gdansk.

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Місяць тому

      @taterbug70 both are really beautiful places

    • @therabman_5606
      @therabman_5606 Місяць тому

      Wild camping in the woods/forests isn’t allowed in Poland

  • @enchantedrockview
    @enchantedrockview Місяць тому

    I tried searching for "ROD property" and "R.O.D property" but nothing related to real estate loaded. What is another term for these type of properties?

  • @KrystianandVenus
    @KrystianandVenus 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for your valuable sharing 💖❤

  • @tracyportersr
    @tracyportersr 2 місяці тому

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  2 місяці тому +1

      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.

  • @Evertraveller
    @Evertraveller Рік тому +1

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

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому +1

      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
      @Evertraveller Рік тому +1

      @@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
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому +1

      @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.

  • @gaithshalan
    @gaithshalan 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @adarshpandey9441
    @adarshpandey9441 Рік тому +2

    Grateful!

  • @GG-yr5rp
    @GG-yr5rp 7 місяців тому

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  7 місяців тому

      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!!

  • @flyonthe7013
    @flyonthe7013 7 місяців тому +1

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @alicdngwenya5081
    @alicdngwenya5081 Рік тому +2

    Thank you

  • @helga9175
    @helga9175 Рік тому

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому

      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.

  • @aaronairoldi9019
    @aaronairoldi9019 Рік тому +4

    Good stuff buddy, keep it coming.

  • @rickreinders
    @rickreinders 3 місяці тому

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

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  3 місяці тому

      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
      @rickreinders 3 місяці тому

      @@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
      @anamericaninpoland  3 місяці тому +1

      @@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
      @rickreinders 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @karinesavard2016
    @karinesavard2016 Місяць тому

    Hi 😃👋 great video! I lived in a wooden shed on a camping for a few years here in Holland before the land was bought up and everything demolished😢. I am trying to find something similar. Not sure how you go about having your second address though in case they check if you living permanently in that garden house? Would living in a van/motorhome be an option? And did you learn to speak polish or do people speak english as well?
    Thanks in advance for the reply 🤗

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Місяць тому +1

      Unfortunately especially as a foreigner who is residing in Poland based on a trc you have to have a primary address outside of the gardens as your legal residence. Also to even to be eligible to purchase a ROD property you have to show a legal residence within a certain distance from the ROD. my comments about living in the gardens is more about retired Poles and not foreigners who do not have permanent residency here in Poland. I hope this helps.

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Місяць тому +1

      That being said if you are a EU citizen you can buy land here in Poland without any extra restrictions and in rural villages the prices are still pretty decent . As far as the language goes that's a real challenge. I'm lucky my wife is Polish so she does most of the talking. I'm learning but it's a slow process and it has a strong negative effect on my social life. But you take the downs with the ups.

    • @karinesavard2016
      @karinesavard2016 Місяць тому +1

      @@anamericaninpoland thanks! 👍

    • @karinesavard2016
      @karinesavard2016 Місяць тому +1

      @@anamericaninpoland my partner is Polish (I am Dutch and Canadian) and currently we live in the Netherlands but considering moving to Poland.

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Місяць тому +1

      Very cool. Well I wish you guys the best! I have zero regrets with moving to Poland I love it here.

  • @cfoch3
    @cfoch3 Рік тому +1

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

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому +4

      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.

  • @andreainnesmichailov7169
    @andreainnesmichailov7169 Рік тому

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому +1

      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

  • @heyskra
    @heyskra 3 місяці тому

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

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  3 місяці тому

      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
      @heyskra 3 місяці тому

      @@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
      @anamericaninpoland  3 місяці тому

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

  • @leannestrong1000
    @leannestrong1000 Рік тому

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

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому

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

  • @andreainnesmichailov7169
    @andreainnesmichailov7169 Рік тому +1

    where are you in Poland? Your little ROD property?

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому +1

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

  • @joshberman9318
    @joshberman9318 11 місяців тому

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

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  11 місяців тому

      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.

  • @Timjacks01
    @Timjacks01 Рік тому

    What does ROD mean?

  • @mparosa
    @mparosa Рік тому

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому

      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
      @mparosa Рік тому +1

      @@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
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому

      @@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
      @mparosa Рік тому +1

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

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому

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

  • @terraGaliciaXXIV
    @terraGaliciaXXIV Рік тому

    How do you secure financing with US income?

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому +1

      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
    @TorbenLning 9 місяців тому

    ROD DZIAŁKA, is a lease , not ownership

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  9 місяців тому

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

  • @N8teyrve
    @N8teyrve Рік тому

    Do you mean a translator or interpreter?

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому +1

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

    • @gabrielapat2671
      @gabrielapat2671 Рік тому

      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).

  • @bigdummy6301
    @bigdummy6301 Рік тому

    Do you have an email address for questions ?

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому +1

      I don't but you can find me on Instagram and send me a DM.

    • @bigdummy6301
      @bigdummy6301 Рік тому +1

      @@anamericaninpoland excellent thanks 👍

  • @sebskyYyy
    @sebskyYyy 11 місяців тому

    do you live in a tree house ?

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  11 місяців тому

      Lol no. I have a normal house but I make my videos in my garden shed.

  • @leannestrong1000
    @leannestrong1000 Рік тому

    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
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому +1

      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.

  • @gen.barnakey__
    @gen.barnakey__ Рік тому

    R.O.D?

  • @happyslave6783
    @happyslave6783 Рік тому +1

    One catch is that you might get conscripted bro😮

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Рік тому

      Not any different than living anywhere else in the world unfortunately.

  • @americantruckeringermany8394
    @americantruckeringermany8394 Місяць тому

    U say rod and don't even bother saying what it is

    • @anamericaninpoland
      @anamericaninpoland  Місяць тому +1

      I ended up making an entire video about Rod property. Sorry for the lack of explanation. But if you'd like you can find a deeper description here. ua-cam.com/video/oNl5cEgOPBY/v-deo.htmlsi=FlSMWnEzWqp9CiLR