Top Agencies in Poland for Buying Property Abroad 2026

There's no universal answer — a lot depends on the country and budget. But market leaders share common traits: legal registration in Poland, working with several countries and vetted developers, commission paid by the developer (not the buyer), in-house due diligence and fast title registration — usually within a few weeks. Focus on these criteria, not just the position on the list.

The entry threshold at most agencies starts at around €50,000 and goes up to several million euros in the premium segment. The final price depends on the country, location and property type: an apartment in a residential district costs noticeably less than a villa on the seafront. On top of the property price come taxes and notary and registration fees.

Most often on the primary market the commission is paid to the agency by the developer, not the buyer — this is standard practice when buying new builds abroad, and for you the deal comes with no markup. On the secondary market the model may differ, so who pays and how much is worth clarifying and fixing in the contract before signing.

Yes, in many countries a deal can be done remotely — via a notarized power of attorney, electronic signature and an escrow account, without a personal visit. A significant share of overseas property deals today are closed this way. Check with the agency who prepares the power of attorney, in what language the documents are, and how signing and payment take place.

An agency guides the client through the entire process — property selection, developer vetting, negotiations, the deal and title registration. A catalog portal primarily aggregates a large number of listings, and personal support for each deal there is usually limited. A catalog is convenient for an initial search, an agency — for safely carrying out the deal.

Reliable agencies work only with developers that have bank guarantees and sufficient experience, and conduct their own due diligence — checking finances, the property's legal cleanliness and building permits. When buying independently through catalogs, the investor most often has to organize this check themselves or hire a local lawyer.

The most in-demand destinations are Spain (Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Alicante, Marbella), the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) and Northern Cyprus, as well as Turkey and select Asian markets. The choice depends on the goal: some countries are of interest for vacations and relocation, others — primarily for renting out and earning income.

Besides the property price, budget for the purchase tax, notary and registration fees, lawyer's services and, if necessary, an international transfer fee. The exact amount depends on the country — on average additional costs come to roughly 8–15% of the value. It's also worth accounting for annual property taxes and maintenance expenses.

In a number of countries, buying property for a certain amount opens access to a residence permit under 'golden visa' programs, and sometimes to a fast-track path to citizenship. The minimum amounts, conditions and list of countries change regularly, so current requirements are best clarified for the specific country before the deal. Property alone does not automatically grant citizenship.

The main protection tool is an escrow account: funds are held by an independent party and released to the seller only after the deal's conditions are met. Transfer money through official banking channels with supporting documents, and avoid paying directly to intermediaries' personal accounts. This protects both against fraud and against questions when confirming the origin of funds.