Question 1

What should I check before buying a flat or house in Poland?

Accepted Answer

Before purchasing you should examine: the legal status in the land register (mortgages, easements, registered claims), the seller's title, the administrative status of the property (planning permissions, local development plans), any outstanding service charges, and the occupancy situation. We carry out comprehensive due diligence and identify risks before you sign.

Question 2

Does a preliminary agreement protect the buyer?

Accepted Answer

A well-drafted preliminary agreement protects the interests of both parties. It should specify the price, the deadline for executing the final agreement, and the consequences of non-performance (deposit or contractual penalty). A preliminary agreement executed as a notarial deed gives additional protection — you can seek a court order compelling execution of the final contract. We will negotiate and prepare a secure agreement for you.

Question 3

Can a foreign national buy property in Poland?

Accepted Answer

EU citizens may freely purchase most categories of property in Poland. Nationals from outside the EU generally need a permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration (MSWiA) to acquire real estate (with certain exceptions). We advise individual and institutional foreign investors throughout the purchase process, from due diligence to obtaining the required permits.

Question 4

What is adverse possession and when can it be claimed?

Accepted Answer

Adverse possession (zasiedzenie) is the acquisition of ownership through long-term, continuous, and self-directed possession of property. The required period is 20 years for possession in good faith and 30 years in bad faith. Proceedings to have adverse possession declared are brought before the district court. We act for both those seeking to establish adverse possession and owners defending their title.

Question 5

How can a landlord rent out a flat safely in Poland?

Accepted Answer

A safe tenancy starts with a properly drafted agreement — with clear payment terms, a handover record, a security deposit, and a procedure for termination. You should consider an occasional tenancy (najem okazjonalny) or institutional tenancy (najem instytucjonalny), which afford the landlord better protection in the event of tenant default. We prepare tenancy agreements and advise on landlord-tenant disputes.

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