Notary attendance

The notary must safeguard the rights and legitimate interests of both parties and explain the effects of the deed (Art. 80 of the Notaries Act), but represents neither buyer nor seller and does not negotiate terms. We read the draft deed in advance, check the land register and the payment and handover dates, and send the notary our corrections before signing day. If you do not speak Polish, a sworn translator must be present at the deed (Art. 87).

Yes, before signing. Notary takes amendments from both sides. 2-4 iterations standard. After signing - no.

Safest: depozyt notarialny (notarial deposit). Buyer wires price to notary account before deed. Notary confirms payment, deed signed. After KW (land register) entry, notary releases to seller. The deposit fee is capped at half the standard rate: up to 2,385 PLN net on 1M PLN.

Notarized PoA in Poland (1-day visit) or at the Polish consulate abroad (no travel) or notarized locally with apostille. We sign, pay, collect keys.

Customarily split, but negotiable. Often each side pays their half, buyer adds PCC.

PCC (tax on civil-law transactions) - 2% on secondary-market price. With a notarial deed the notary collects it as the tax remitter, so the buyer files no PCC-3. First-home buyers (individuals who never owned a flat or house) are exempt. New build (developer) - VAT 8% in price, no PCC.

Documents the property state on transfer - photos, meter readings, working appliances. Protects you if seller removes a wardrobe or breaks a door later.