Buying Property in Poland
Why, Where, What and How

Synopsis

With so much interest in Polish property one of the largest developers in the country, JW Construction, actually opened a permanent office in London this year. A search on the internet reveals a wealth of sites offering varying levels and accuracy of advice and online forums buzz with people scrabbling for guidance. Channel Four’s A Place in the Sun cited Poland as the second best place in the world to buy property and it has become the seventh most popular tourist destination in Europe attracting 15 million leisure visitors every year. Yet there has been no real estate title on the market for the obvious number of purchasers who need help … until now.

Buying Property in Poland is the complete guide for investors in search of capital gain, private buyers and business entrepreneurs. Written by those who live in the country and work with foreign buyers on a daily basis Tim Hill brings together the collective experience of his own staff, consultants, real estate agents and those who have already bought. Giving answers to the real questions, showing the positives and the negatives, taking readers step by step through the entire buying process and providing an insightful background, current state and future forecast to this emerging region of Central Europe.

Buying Property in Poland is the definitive publication for all types of buyers who don’t want to pay over the odds, be taken for a ride, or waste time on purchases that go nowhere. Poland is already being discovered by millions. Within twenty years it will have an economy and property market similar to Western Europe but here and now there is a window of opportunity for those who can see it but just need a little help to grasp it.

Reviews

"Very readable, incredibly useful and highly recommended!"

"This book is the perfect guide for anyone"

"A must for not only for the first time investor but for experienced hands as well"

About the Author

Tim Hill was born in Pretoria, South Africa and educated in the United Kingdom. He studied Operational Research at Strathclyde University in Glasgow and graduated with honours.

Tim made his first Polish real estate purchase in 1997, within twelve months of visiting the country. In 2005 he helped to establish the brand Mamdom which has become one of Poland’s most popular property portals and real estate consultancies as well as one of the country’s leading firms for fitting out and furnishing apartments, houses and offices.

Today he is Mamdom’s Operations Director managing a team of consultants who help foreign buyers identify and purchase suitable offers for development, investment and relocation. He also oversees the ever expanding team of designers, builders and tradesmen who work for Mamdom Interior Fit.

Tim gives regular seminar speeches about the real estate market for both foreign and Polish investors and his comments are regularly quoted in the domestic and international press.

Tim is married and currently lives with his wife, Agnieszka, in the Polish city of Lublin.

About the Book

In 170 pages Buying Property in Poland is the long overdue title for private buyers, professional investors and those looking to buy real estate for business purposes. It covers:

• A full background to Poland including a short history and an overview of the culture and mentality
• Why prices have grown so much and what will drive them higher over the next decade
• A detailed look at the different types of properties from apartments to warehouses and the implications of buying them
• Analysis of the sixteen counties that make up Poland and what each offers in terms of lifestyle, business or investment potential
• The full How To step by step guide from understanding the law to furnishing a property including a specific look at off plan purchases
• A breakdown of fees and financial obligations both during and after a successful transaction
• Useful terminology, vocabulary and contacts