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.
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.
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 🙏🏼
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
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 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.
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
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.
@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.
@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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
@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.
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?
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?
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!!
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
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
@@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.
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!
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 🤗
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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?
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. th-cam.com/video/oNl5cEgOPBY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FlSMWnEzWqp9CiLR
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!
Thanks very much. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!
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.
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.
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 🙏🏼
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
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.
Very cool. I hope you enjoy it here. What area are you visiting?
@@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.
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
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.
Very helpful and informative. Thank you !
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!! Thanks for watching!!
@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.
@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.
@user-kc1uf4og8m
www.otodom.pl/
@anamericaninpoland Thank you very much you are a gent !
Thank you for the video, really informative 😁
You're welcome
Thanks for your valuable sharing 💖❤
Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed the video
Good job man really good information and I'm also thinking of buying a house in the village somewhere near by łódź 😮
Very cool and best of luck!! Thanks much I'm glad you enjoyed the content 😁
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.
Thanks for the correction.
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
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.
Helpful vid thanks! Trying to find a definition for a ROD property. Not familiar with the term.
Family allotment garden
Grateful!
Thank you for watching. I'm glad you found my video helpful.
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?
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.
@@anamericaninpoland thank you so much for your response ;)
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.
Homelessness isn't really as big as issue here. So I guess that's why squatting wouldn't be looked upon favourably
@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.
@@anamericaninpolandI think I'd be happier near the tatra mtns or in a sailboat in Gdansk.
@taterbug70 both are really beautiful places
Wild camping in the woods/forests isn’t allowed in Poland
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.
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.
Thank you
Glad you enjoyed the video
Notarial documents and translation s,
Can you give us an idea of costs ? Approximately.
Thanks for video.
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.
@@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.
@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.
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?
rodzinny ogród dzialkowy
@anamericaninpoland got it. Thanks!
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?
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!!
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
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.
Good stuff buddy, keep it coming.
Thanks much. I really appreciate it!
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@anamericaninpoland I think your friend beyond the course work has to show that he will use farmland for farming.
@@mparosa correct. It cannot be used for anything else.
It's 2024, how has, if anything, changed?
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.
@@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.
@@heyskra no problem. Anytime I can help I'm happy to. 😁
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!
Yeah it's really tough. I really had to focus to get through the whole process
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 🤗
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.
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.
@@anamericaninpoland thanks! 👍
@@anamericaninpoland my partner is Polish (I am Dutch and Canadian) and currently we live in the Netherlands but considering moving to Poland.
Very cool. Well I wish you guys the best! I have zero regrets with moving to Poland I love it here.
I'm looking into buying property in Poland to rent it out would is your opinion on this?
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.
@@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.
@@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
@@anamericaninpoland Definately something to think about indeed. Especially with such a big investment. Thanks for the advice.
How much did the lawyer/notariusz + translator + administrative expenses costed to you?
Can you recommend a lawyer?
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.
What does ROD mean?
It's an acronym for the family allotment gardens.
would u suggest americans to engage in real estate projects there in 2024?(not private home)
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.
where are you in Poland? Your little ROD property?
I'm near poznan Poland. A little village called wagowo. Its western Poland
How do you secure financing with US income?
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.
Are there any sort of businesses that foreigners can own in Poland?
Yes there are provisions but I don't have enough experience in that area to speak about it.
ROD DZIAŁKA, is a lease , not ownership
Correct you lease the land and own everything that is on it including buildings and vegetation.
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.
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
Do you mean a translator or interpreter?
I guess they would be both as they are interpreting speech and translating legal documents.
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).
Do you have an email address for questions ?
I don't but you can find me on Instagram and send me a DM.
@@anamericaninpoland excellent thanks 👍
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?
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.
do you live in a tree house ?
Lol no. I have a normal house but I make my videos in my garden shed.
R.O.D?
Family allotment gardens. I have another video explaining them
th-cam.com/video/oNl5cEgOPBY/w-d-xo.html
One catch is that you might get conscripted bro😮
Not any different than living anywhere else in the world unfortunately.
U say rod and don't even bother saying what it is
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. th-cam.com/video/oNl5cEgOPBY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FlSMWnEzWqp9CiLR