Alternatives to Using a Real Estate Agent When Buying Property in Poland
Polish estate agents charge 2-3% plus 23% VAT. Here are your alternatives as a foreigner — from direct Otodom searches to comprehensive buying guides.
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Best Guide for Buying Property in Gdansk as a Non-EU Foreigner
Non-EU citizens buying in Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia, or Szczecin face the border zone MSWiA permit trap. Here's the best resource that actually covers this.
Best Guide for Buying a Cooperative (SWPDL) Apartment in Poland as a Foreigner
Cooperative ownership in Poland looks like ownership but structurally isn't. Here's the best resource for foreigners navigating SWPDL apartments.
How to Buy Property in Poland When You Earn in USD, EUR, or GBP
Poland's currency matching law blocks foreign-currency earners from PLN mortgages. Here are your three options and how to navigate the system.
Poland Property Guide vs Real Estate Lawyer: Which Do Foreigners Need?
Comparing a comprehensive property buying guide with hiring a Polish real estate lawyer for foreign buyers. When you need both, when one is enough, and the real costs.
Buying Property in Poland as a Foreigner: The Complete Legal Guide
How foreigners buy property in Poland — permits, notary process, costs, and the key rules for EU vs non-EU buyers. Updated 2026.
Spółdzielcze Prawo do Lokalu: Cooperative vs Full Ownership in Poland
Cooperative vs full ownership in Poland — what expats must know before buying. Mortgage risks, land register issues, and conversion traps explained.
Księga Wieczysta: How to Check Property Ownership in Poland
How to check Poland's land register (Księga Wieczysta) online at ekw.ms.gov.pl — four sections explained for English-speaking expat buyers.
Property Lawyer, Sworn Translator, and Estate Agent: Professionals You Need When Buying in Poland
Who you actually need on your team as a foreign buyer in Poland — real estate lawyer, sworn translator, estate agent — what they do, what they cost, and how to find them.
How to Find an Apartment in Poland: Otodom Tips and Property Viewing Advice for Expats
How to search Otodom effectively, what Polish listings hide, and what to check during property viewings — practical advice for foreign buyers.
Buying Off-Plan in Poland: Developer Escrow, DFG, and New Build Protections
How Poland's developer escrow (rachunek powierniczy) and Guarantee Fund protect off-plan buyers. Primary vs secondary market explained for expat buyers.
Property Scams Poland Foreigners: Due Diligence That Actually Protects You
The real risks when buying property in Poland as a foreigner — fake listings, Księga Wieczysta traps, and the due diligence steps that prevent costly mistakes.
Poland Housing Market 2026: Prices, Forecast, and What Expat Investors Need to Know
Warsaw and Kraków apartment prices per sqm, market trajectory, and the structural case for Polish real estate investment in 2026.
Poland Government Housing Subsidies: Bezpieczny Kredyt 2%, Kredyt na Start, and What's Available in 2026
The history of Polish housing subsidies, why Kredyt na Start was cancelled, and what the Pierwsze Klucze program actually offers expat buyers in 2026.
Poland's Border Zone Property Rules: What Foreigners Buying in Gdansk Must Know
The strefa nadgraniczna catch — why non-EU buyers in Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia, and Szczecin need an MSWiA permit even for apartments.
PCC Tax Poland Property: What Foreigners Pay in 2026
PCC tax, VAT, closing costs — the complete breakdown of what you actually pay when buying property in Poland as a foreigner.
Notary Fees Poland Property: The Taksa Notarialna Explained
How Polish notary fees are calculated, what the statutory caps mean, and whether you can negotiate them down — a practical guide for foreign buyers.
Buying Property in Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, and Gdańsk: A City-by-City Guide for Expats
Price per sqm, market dynamics, and key expat considerations for buying property in Poland's four major cities in 2026.
Agricultural Land Restrictions in Poland for Foreign Buyers
KOWR pre-emption rights, the 1-hectare farmer rule, and what foreigners can realistically buy as rural property in Poland.
Umowa Przedwstępna: Poland's Preliminary Property Agreement Explained
Poland's preliminary property agreement explained — zadatek vs zaliczka, notarial vs civil form, akt notarialny, and power of attorney for expat buyers.
Wspólnota Mieszkaniowa: Poland's Housing Community and Maintenance Fees Explained
What Poland's wspólnota mieszkaniowa is, how property maintenance fees and renovation funds work, and what expat apartment owners pay every month.
MSWiA Permit for Property in Poland: What Foreigners Need to Know
MSWiA permit explained — who needs it, what documents are required, how long it takes, and the promesa workaround. 2026 guide.
Mortgage Poland Foreigner: Can You Get One, and What Does It Take?
The complete guide to getting a mortgage in Poland as a foreigner in 2026 — karta pobytu rules, currency matching law, deposit requirements, and which banks work with expats.