Buying Property in Wrocław as a Foreigner

In short

EU/EEA citizens buy on the same terms as Poles
Buyers usually pay 2% PCC tax plus notary fees on the secondary market
The best premium apartments often sell off-market

Where to buy

For premium apartments, most buyers look at the Old Town and riverside around Księcia Witolda Street, Kępa Mieszczańska and Ołbin. For houses with gardens: Krzyki and the villa districts around Szczytnicki Park, or towns just outside the city such as Kiełczów and Wysoka.

The process

We define your brief and budget.
I shortlist listings, including off-market ones.
Viewings in person or by video call.
Due diligence: land register, encumbrances, building and community documents.
Preliminary agreement and deposit.
Notarial deed and handover. A sworn translator attends if you don't speak Polish.

Questions

Can foreigners buy property in Poland?

Citizens of the EU and EEA can buy apartments and houses on the same terms as Poles. Citizens of other countries can usually buy a separate apartment without a permit, while houses and land generally require a permit from the Ministry of Interior. Check the current rules with a notary or lawyer.

What costs does the buyer pay?

On the secondary market the buyer usually pays the 2% tax on civil law transactions (PCC), notary fees and court fees for the land register entry. New-build purchases from developers are subject to VAT included in the price instead of PCC.

Which areas are best for premium apartments?

The Old Town and the riverside around Księcia Witolda Street, Kępa Mieszczańska, Ołbin by the Odra, and the villa districts around Szczytnicki Park.

Legal and tax information as of October 2026. Always confirm with a notary or lawyer.