Krakow's Real Estate 

Krakow was not built in a day (Polish proverb) 

Real estates in Krakow and the city's Property Market. 

Citizens of the European Union, Island, Norway and Liechtenstein are free to purchase and own any real estate in Poland other than farmland and forests. As regards residential property they should make a pledge that it will be their fixed abode and they do not own other domicile in Poland. With the same intent to take up residence other aliens can buy apartments or plots up to 0.4 hectare (i.e. about an acre) in urban areas. All foreigners may also inherit any property. Otherwise acquisition of real estate by an alien requires authorization from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, easily obtainable in most cases. It applies to individuals as well as companies whenever foreigners hold the controlling interest. Furthermore, non-EU aliens need similar permission to take over 50% share or more of an enterprise having real estate among its assets. 

On application the Polish Ministry of Internal Affairs issues ‘permit promises’, valid six months, to aliens and foreign-controlled corporations that want to shop for a real estate in Poland. Subsequently, government officials may not deny the permit for an acquisition made under conditions set by the promise and before its expiration date. 

Buying Property in Krakow. 

Krakow is the second most important real estate market in Poland (after Warsaw, the country's capital city) and the most attractive city to live in. Foreign investors snap up about 70 percent of flats for sale in the most attractive Old Town central district or close to it . 

As regards residential property Krakow’s quality apartments in a decent neighborhood sell at euro 2,150 or so per square meter, while flats in Krakow at the market’s lower end cost even a third of that. Three-bedroom houses are priced anything between euro 120,000 and 600,000 accordingly to their quality, state of repair, location, etc. And you may have a downtown tenement house for a couple of millions euro or even a centuries-old palace in the historical city center for ten million euro or so. 

On average building lots in Krakow sell at euro 70 per sq. meter but there is a wide range: from roughly 20 euro on the outskirts of the city to 100-plus euro in attractive neighborhoods. And land prices in the very city center may look exorbitant indeed. 

Beyond the city limits building plots cost between 15 euro and 40 euro per square meter. Farmland prices in the Krakow region average euro 2,500 per hectare. 

Krakow is also a rewarding market for commercial property, from retail to office to industrial facilities.  

Krakow's property tax 

Property tax in Poland has been introduced as one of local taxes. It's paid yearly and the amount depends  on the size of the real estate regardless of its market value. Each municipality decides the rate of the property tax for estates situated within its boundaries though it cannot exceed the upper limit set by the country's law. 

Krakow’s City Council has established different rates of the property tax for various kinds of real estate. Flats and dwelling houses together with the rest of residential property are taxed rather lightly at as little as 0.54 zloty per square meter of the living quarters. Conversely, since 2007 the basic rate for commercial property has been set at 18.25 zlotys per square meter. At the same time superstores exceeding 2,000 sq. m have been taxed 18.6 zlotys per square meter. On the other hand, businesses such as bakeries, bakeshops, and slaughterhouses have been awarded the property tax of mere 9.3 zlotys per square meter.   

Krakow's selected realtors, developers, and real estate consultants: 

Any following information has been provided by respective establishments on their sole responsibility.  

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Agencja Ania Jaskaniec i Ania Kardas - Estate Agency
We are dynamically developing company and our motto is professional, reliable service as well as ensuring you safe transactions. The Agencja Ania Jaskaniec i Ania Kardas - Estate Agency, registered partnership, will help you to find suitable place in Krakow, offering you a range of services such as purchasing/selling; renting/letting:
-flats;
-houses;
-commercial, business and shop premises;
-lands.
To assure reliable and safe transactions:
we have the license number 4761 issued by the Ministry of Infrastructure;
we offer help in obtaining favorable credit on mortgage;
we cooperate with lawyers, notaries, architects;
for the needs of our clients, we cooperate with various real estate agencies. If you are going to sell, purchase, rent or let the property we invite you to use our services! Our head office is located in the place known to everyone - Main Market no 33. 
Postal address: Rynek Glowny 33, 31-010 Kraków. Tel. :+48/ 012/ 4219126, 4227496, +48/ 510 070 375 (376). Fax: +48/ 012/ 4227496 Email: tower@tower-krakow.pl Website: www.tower-krakow.pl 

Agencja Ania Kubacka - MAGNAT - Real Estate Agency  
We are a licensed real estate agency, located in the heart of Kazimierz. From our portfolio, we are able to offer you a wide selection of studios, flats, luxury flats, tenements and commercial real estate in the centre of Krakow, particularly in Kazimierz. We can also offer you a large selection of plots of land, houses and mansions in Krakow and vicinity. Our professional service includes taking care of all the documentation, whether you choose to buy, sell, lease or rent by our agency. Should you not speak Polish, we are happy to communicate with you in either English or German. Address: 7/11 Krakowska street. Phone/fax (+4812) 2920265. Email: magnat@informer.pl www.magnat.informer.pl Postal address: ul.Krakowska 7/11, 31-062 Kraków, Poland.  

 
Agencja Anna Jasinska-Kraska Firma Kontrakty Nieruchomosci
We are a licensed real estate office operating in Krakow and the region of southern Poland. We offer you: flats and apartments, houses, plots of lands, commercial real estate. We act as agents in following areas: buying, selling, leasing, renting. In particular we offer exclusive apartments and houses to rent. We perform orders for domestic and foreign investors. Our Agency offers complex services in the real estate investment process, proposing professional: architectual, designing, geodesial, evaluating, financial, notarial and other help. We guarantee full legal service, discretion, speed and reliability of all transactions. We are a member of Polish Real Estate Federation. Phone: (+48 12) 2920016, (+48 12) 631 12 55 Phone/fax: (+48 12) 631 12 56. English speaking staff: (+48) 501 58 68 93, (+48) 501 58 68 91. A French – language service is also available: phone (+48) 602 689 020 E-mail: biuro@fkn.com.pl, www.fkn.com.pl Postal address: Aleja Grottgera 2, 30-035 Krakow, Poland. 

Agencja Ewa Szembek
Address: ul. Grodzka 41. Phone/fax: (+48 12) 4324390 and 4324391. Phone: (+48 12) 4302039. Mobile 604437688. Web site: www.ewaszembek.pl Email: biuro@nieruchomosci-szembekewa.com The Real Estate Szembek Ewa has begun its activity in 1999. We keep a complex activity in mediation and management range of real estate. We have the licences in mediation and management range of real estate received from the President of Department of Housing and Cities Development. Moreover, we are the member of Malopolski Agents Association in the Trade of Real Estate. The agency is situated just in the heart of Cracow, by the King's Way, at Grodzka street 41. We are perfectly knowledgeable about Cracow's market of real estate. We are fast, professional and efficient.

Agencja Exclusive-Estate 
We are an exclusive, modern and licensed real estate agency specializing in buying, selling, renting and letting properties. We cooperate with developers, architects, notaries, banks and other real estate agencies to ensure our customers a high-class and full service before, during and after a transaction. Our mission is supporting the customers and accompanying them in important decisions and moments of their life. Our offer renting/buying includes: luxurious suits in the heart of The Old Town, modern and ancient flats in the Centre of Kraków, houses and villas, commercial and business premises and parcels of land. Our values are: honesty, professionalism, modernity and optimism. We speak English, Spanish, Croatian, French and Russian. Please contact us: biuro@exclusive-estate.pl, www.exclusive-estate.pl, phone: (+48 12) 290 66 26, fax: (+48 12) 290 67 40, cell phone: +48 510 268 700, +48 510 268 400. Address: ul. Św. Tomasza 34, 31-027 Kraków, Poland. 

Agencja Nieruchomosci – Elite Properties 
Elite Properties Ltd. is a young, dynamic and licensed company that was formed specifically to address the unique real estate needs of the people we serve. Our aim is to provide an efficient, professional and complete service within the local property market and a great amount of advice that good Realtor has to offer. We deal with all aspects of real estate services and cater to the needs of all our clients while: purchasing, selling, renting and leasing all kinds of properties. In order to assure our clients satisfaction we cooperate with notaries, lawyers, architects, other real estate agencies and we assist in obtaining insurances and mortgages. All our consultants speak English! Please visit us in the Old Town at Bracka street 4 (2nd floor) or contact us at: www.eliteproperties.pl, biuro@eliteproperties.pl  phone: +48 12 428 72 30, +48 12 428 72 31, fax: + 48 12 428 72 32, mobile: +48 608 593 856.

Alpha Krakow 
Address: ul. Zwierzyniecka 11, 31-103 Krakow. Phone: (+48) 124301613, phone/fax: (+48) 124301612. Web site: www.gardenresidence.pl Email: biuro@gardenresidence.pl  
In the very heart of Krakow, by the Wisla river, there’ll be a modern apartment complex designed with demanding clients in mind. Garden Residence is located in the old Zablocie district that has got a comprehensive revitalization plan. 
* only 5 minutes walk from scenic Kazimierz district
* 7 minutes to the Wawel Royal Castle 
* 10 minutes to the Main Square. 
Garden Residence isn’t just elegant apartments but above all “comfort, relaxation, and safety”. It is so designed that everyone will be able to rest there and forget about the city noise. On the premises we’ve planned: 
* 7,000-sq-m beautiful garden 
* 2,000-sq-m of a modern fitness club with a pool, Jacuzzi, gym, and sauna 
* underground garage with parking spaces for residents and guests 
* secured area, 24/7 reception 
* noiseless lifts from the garage level 
* high quality finishing materials 
* basic services and shops 
* a cafe 
* a playground 
* building with facilities for the disabled 

Maylane Polska Sp. z o.o. 
Maylane Polska Sp. z o.o. specializes in the development, redevelopment and project management of high standard luxury apartments in Krakow. With its team of professionals, emphasis is given to the details providing for modern day needs and comforts within Krakow's historical setting. In association with reputable estate agents and financial institutions, comprehensive solutions are tailored for each client. Other services include: detailed analysis and feasibility studies; investment advice; total project management; comprehensive reporting to investors; sales and marketing administration. 
Visit Maylane Polska at: www.maylane.com, www.parkside.pl Email: contact@maylane.com parkside@maylane.com Address: ul. Bracka 4, 31-005 Kraków; Phone: +48 12 428 72 22 Fax: +48 12 428 72 33 

Other selected real estate agents and developers in Krakow: 

Grey House – Szara Kamienica Foundation 
We offer office space and superluxury apartments and suites. Areas from 50 sq. m to 270 sq. m. Rents are negotiable. The best possible location in the city. Address: 6 Rynek Glowny (Grand Sq.) Phone: (+4812) 4211525. Fax: (+4812) 4211308. Email: office@proanima.com.pl Postal address: Rynek Glowny 6, 31-042 Krakow, Poland. 

Kancelaria Obrotu Nieruchomosciami i Zastepstwa Inwestycyjnego 
Our office acts as: 
- a real estate agency 
- a property manager and administrator 
- a proxy developer. 
Our strong points are: 
- incessant activity on the property market since 1984 
- professional license no. 26 
- full service as regards notarial deeds, legal advice, surveying, tax and financial counseling. 
We specialize in servicing big corporations, both Polish and foreign. We have many exclusive subjects on offer. We maintain steady cooperation with estate agencies in entire Poland. Contact: krakinfo@op.pl, phone +48 012 430 20 85. Address: 31-111 Krakow ul. Pilsudskiego 40 /1A. 

Koncept Agencja Nieruchomosci 
Address: Nowowiejska 7/1. Phone (+48) 126360060, mobile (+48) 515 832-365. Mon-Fri 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Email koncept7@interia.pl Website http://KONCEPT7.gratka.pl Property situation Krakow, Old Town, Smocza street. Two-room apartment with floor area of 56 sq m on the second floor a block of flats. Price 1,093,000 PLN. Price of a sq. meter 19,518 PLN. Walls of bricks. Quiet, high-standard flat with a fine bathroom, a kitchenette, and a balcony. It has undergone a thorough refurbishment with the use of the best-quality materials and fittings. All installations have been replaced. Wooden window frames and integrated panes, anti-burglary doors, oak parquet, plaster finishing coats. Heating and hot water thanks to two-function gas heater with closed combustion chamber. Day room open to a kitchen, big bedroom with an exit to a balcony at south. Bathroom with a shower cubicle. The apartment is situated in the most beautiful place of Krakow by the Wawel Hill, with a view of Wisla river.

Polish German Estate "Kawecka & Partner"
Address: 6 Fabryczna street. Phone: (+48) 122942088. Fax: (+48) 122942087. Website: www.kaweckaipartner.phg.pl Email: kaweckaipartner@inetia.pl 
"Nieruchomości Kawecka & Partner" offers a complex service in the real estate market. While we specialize mainly in working with companies and firms, our services are available to private customers as well, dealing with the purchase or lease of flats, parcels, houses and a wide assortment of other properties. Our membership in the Polish Real Estate Federation as well as the local Realtors Association guarantees a high level of professionalism in our services, and thanks to a wide selection partner agencies and firms, reaching from notaries and banks, to law and geodetic agencies, we are able to assist our customers with every aspect of most transactions. Realtor License no. 1005, Administrator License no. 13386 

PROINS 
PROINS is a group of firms with traditions that date back to 1989. Its essential activity consists in property development. The group’s own, licensed estate agency, "PROINS" B.K., sells the developed property. At present our offer includes new flats and commercial space at Rydlowka street in Krakow. It’s very attractive location only 500 m from Rondo im. Matecznego, one of Krakow’s key traffic circles. There is next project in progress at Walerego Slawa street near Bonarka City Center now under construction. PROINS owns an office block in Krakow with office space to let as well as SPA hotel in Radocza near Wadowice some 40 km from Krakow. All information about the sale of new flats is available via phone at (+4812) 6566208 and (+4812) 6560117. Email: nieruchomosci@proins.pl Web site: www.proins.pl Address: ul.Wapienna 2, 30-544 Krakow, Poland.