Buying, selling, checking or inheriting property in Poland as a foreigner involves a notary, the land and mortgage register, tax filings and, for many non-EU buyers, a ministerial permit. This page shows which of our services fits your situation and where to read more before you contact us.
Start here if you are not sure: describe your matter in the contact form and our Client Relationship Manager will reply within 24 hours with a free quote and the name of the lawyer who will handle it. No public price list: every quote reflects the actual scope.
Choose your situation
I am buying a flat or house
End-to-end conveyancing: preliminary and final agreements, notarial deed, land register entry, payment security and representation if you cannot attend in person.
I want the property checked before I sign
Legal due diligence of the land and mortgage register, encumbrances, zoning, developer status and the contract itself, delivered as a written report with recommendations.
I am from outside the EU and need a permit
Permit from the Minister of the Interior for non-EEA buyers of land and houses: eligibility, documents, ties to Poland, timing and what to do while the application is pending.
I am selling or letting property in Poland
Sale agreements, settlement of the price, removal of mortgages, and the tax side of a sale or rental income for owners living abroad.
I have inherited property or assets in Poland
Confirmation of inheritance before a court or notary, cross-border estates, division between heirs, inheritance tax filings and the sale of inherited property.
I am investing or buying commercial property
Acquisition structures, asset or share deals, due diligence of commercial assets, lease review and the permits a foreign company may need.
How we work on property and inheritance matters
- You describe the matterSend the address or land register number, the documents you already have and your questions. We reply within 24 hours.
- Scope and free quoteWe confirm what needs to be done, which lawyer will handle it and the fee model before any work starts.
- Checks and documentsWe examine the register and contracts, prepare or review agreements and powers of attorney, and coordinate with the notary and the other side.
- Closing and follow-upWe attend the deed, secure the register entries and tax filings, and stay available for post-closing questions.
Fees and how we quote
We do not publish a price list, because a flat purchase from a developer, a plot requiring a ministerial permit and a contested inheritance are different pieces of work. What we do commit to is a written quote before you engage us, and a fee model that matches the matter:
- Fixed fee for standard conveyancing, due diligence reports and permit applications.
- Hourly rates with a cap for negotiations, disputes and inheritance proceedings whose length depends on other parties.
- Monthly retainer for investors managing several properties or an ongoing portfolio.
What drives the cost: the type of property and buyer (EU or non-EU), the number of parties and heirs, whether the register is clean, and how much of the process you want us to handle in person. Notarial, court and registration fees and taxes are statutory, passed on at cost and shown separately from our fee.
Who handles these matters
- Jakub ChajdasPartner, attorney-at-law. Real estate transactions, due diligence and permits for foreign buyers.Profile and articles
- Karolina Gradowska-KaniaHead of the Global Mobility and HR department. Inheritance proceedings and cross-border estates.Inheritance support in Poland
Guides for buyers, sellers and heirs
Written by our lawyers and updated as the law changes. Start with the main buyer’s guide, then go to the topic that matches your stage.
Buying property
- Buying property in Poland as a foreigner: legal guide
- Buying an apartment in Poland as a foreigner
- Developer agreement (umowa deweloperska)
- Notarial deed: what to expect, costs and process
- Land and mortgage register (księga wieczysta)
- Power of attorney for a property purchase
- Mortgage in Poland for foreigners
- Building a house in Poland: permits and process
- Buying commercial real estate as a foreign company
- Real estate investment in Poland
- Buying a house in Poland: comprehensive guide
- Portal of housing prices (Portal Cen Mieszkań)
Taxes on property
Inheritance and special situations
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner buy property in Poland?
Yes. Citizens and companies from the EU, EEA and Switzerland buy on the same terms as Polish nationals, subject to separate rules for agricultural and forest land. Buyers from other countries generally need a permit from the Minister of the Interior for land and houses; a self-contained flat usually does not require one. We confirm the position for your case before you sign anything.
Do I have to come to Poland to sign?
No. A property transfer requires a notarial deed in Poland, but you can be represented under a notarial power of attorney, prepared in a form the Polish notary accepts. We draft it and represent you at the deed.
How long does a purchase take?
A straightforward purchase of a flat with clean title can close within a few weeks of agreeing terms. Timelines extend when a ministerial permit, a mortgage or a developer handover is involved; the permit stage alone usually takes several months.
What checks do you make before I buy?
We review the land and mortgage register, encumbrances and claims, the seller’s title and authority, zoning and planning status, the developer’s position where relevant, and the contract terms. You receive a written summary with the risks and how to address them before the deed.
I inherited a flat in Poland but live abroad. What now?
You need a formal confirmation of inheritance (court decision or notarial deed), the register must be updated, and inheritance tax has to be reported even where an exemption applies. We handle all stages remotely and can also arrange the sale of the property afterwards.
Describe your property or inheritance matter
Tell us what you are buying, selling or inheriting. You will hear back within 24 hours with a free quote and the lawyer who will take care of it.
