Regulatory nothing has changed. The market has gotten worse each year for buyers property costs are higher than ever. And the increases are across the board not just limited to the cities.
@@anamericaninpoland That is good and bad news. It's nice that property "value" is going up, but I know that makes it harder to purchase as an individual. I appreciate the insight.
Taking Warsaw for example, there was a brutal crackdown on gangs after the corrupt communist government was abolished in the 90s. After that the only thing you need to look out for are the boars on the outskirts and the football fans, who take their club reputation way too seriously. But they hate cops more than regular people and one of them even warned me that cops were coming when I was dozing off on a cozy barrier at one of the tram stations at 2 AM. He hated cops so much that he didn't want me to get caught. In the end they escorted me to a bus stop and I got home without a ticket.
If it was 5 years ago I wouldn't hesitate to tell you to jump on it. Right now the prices are highly inflated in my opinion (for the Polish market) I worry that the ROI for rental properties at this time isn't great but I may be wrong and prices could be at their "new normal" but it gives me the same kind of vibes as the USA around 2008.
@@anamericaninpoland Thanks for your quick response. Well, as a Dutchie myself, and seeing how the Netherlands has developed over the last years, and seeing how Poland is developing, I think it has a bright future. Property prices in the Netherlands been rising like crazy setting new normal after new normal, prices rising so high me as a 23 year old without a partner has no chance of buying a house. Poland's political position, and a rising population for the first time in years, makes me think it would be a great investment, and creating passive income in the meantime.
@@rickreinders I don't disagree. It just seems like the prices have increased too quickly here in my opinion and depending on the financial/lending market a crash like what occured in the USA is a strong possibility I'm not saying it should be a deciding factor for you but keep it in mind when considering property. I would avoid Warsaw completely that market is completely out of control. But looking at at areas like Poznań, Wrocław or even smaller cities like Bydgoszcz (growing foreign military community) could be real winners
the adolescent identifying as a cat is misinformation. more likely the cat litter is for the mass shooting cleanup or because kids just pee/sht themselves sometimes
In order to own a rod property you have to show that you have a primary residence within a certain distance of the garden. Yes you can eventually own land in Poland without being a citizen but it's a long process.
I live in "podlaskie" is very safe place ... we dont have guns on streets and ouer society is homogeneous .... mostly people are friendly , ouer society is bonded by history and culture ... no Ghettos ....no illegal immigrants and is good immigration politic... for example refuges from Ukraine they very fast assimilated because they are very similar if we took about culture or values ... if u read a polish constitution in art. 1 is wroted Poland is common good of all its citizens, and we care about ouer motherland... is pointless inviting people who will not assimilate to society or if they have different values, it's like looking for problems.. because they sooner or later will hate you and is not add value for society ... ofc politics will be took about multi culture .... because divided society is easier to govern.. but this is road to nowere
Well, buying a house in the countryside is complicated even for Poles. If you want to buy a house with a plot of land, I advise you to buy in the suburbs (cities in Poland have suburbs) or buy a terraced house from a developer. Developers, like in other countries, buy land and build entire streets of identical houses, making them easy to buy. In such real Polish villages, many houses are not residential houses but agricultural habitats and there are other problems with the purchase of such an agricultural habitat, the right of pre-emption has many agencies, I had to wait 6 months to buy my habitat and I am 100% Polish, I have citizenship and have lived there since birth in Poland
Very true. There are definitely some major challenges it's definitely a very different system from the USA but I do like the way Poland protects its farmland from potential foreign interest.
@anamericaninpoland Am looking at moving to Poland or Hungary with my wife and daughter.. Is a 120.000 pound a good budget for a village property in Poland. Your opinion would be much appreciated.
@user-kc1uf4og8m it depends on what kind of house you'll be looking to purchase and in what village. Within a distance of less than 10 km the prices are vastly different. There is an app called Otto Dom where most people advertise and you can search by region. I will say the prices are currently double what they were even 4 years ago on many properties.
Dear friend, I am happy for you and wish you the best on your journey. The only point I agree with you on is that they are a homogeneous people. Everything else you mention, I find absolutely wrong and quite the opposite. This also applies to what you say regarding their Christian values. I speak from more than 30 years of experience with these people. They only know how to take, not to give back. They are the first to appear where there is something to gain. They are all over the world, enjoying milk and honey, yet they do not want anyone different or of another faith in their country. Now, please tell me one single country where there is no Polish community. However, I have not become a hater of Poles, as my best friend is from Poland. Best regards,
Kłótnie największych partii w USA czy w Europie są tylko medialnym teatrem. Wszystkie strony sporów kontrolowane są przez globalistów. W najważniejszych sprawach partie te niczym się nie różnią. A propaganda głównego medialnego nurtu robi ludziom z mózgów wodę.
I've squatted in the woods in many places in America. I wonder if there's some scrubland or abandoned buildings outside of krakow. Probably. But, I can imagine Poles are 110% cop callers. Perhaps a van or sailboat is the way to go over there. Especially since the Vistula is a big river.
I also wrote something, but YT did not allow it here:( Pity. Nothing aggressive or indecent at all, just a political comment that, in my opinion, falls within the boundaries of public debate.
When Crooks was 17 he made a $15 donation to ActBlue, a political action committee that raises money for left-leaning and Democratic politicians..... C'mon man, $15 quid three years ago.... Trump used to be a Democrat, but he couldn't fool them for his own gain, hence he turned Republican.... Google it
When Crooks was 17 he made a $15 donation to ActBlue, a political action committee that raises money for left-leaning and Democratic politicians..... C'mon man, $15 quid three years ago.... Trump used to be a Democrat, but he couldn't fool them for his own gain, hence he turned Republican.... Google it
trying to dodge YT's censorship on your valid points....would you laugh in E Jean Carroll's face on your school trip on Saguaro? Cause it was never about you know what Project 2025 has in store for girls and women
I'm not sure how 17 year old me would have responded to the situation. It is easy to Monday morning quarterback the situation and hope that if we were in the same situation that we would have responded differently. And I'm not familiar with the project.
@@anamericaninpoland When Crooks was 17 he made a $15 donation to ActBlue, a political action committee that raises money for left-leaning and Democratic politicians..... C'mon man, $15 quid three years ago.... Trump used to be a Democrat, but he couldn't fool them for his own gain, hence he turned Republican.... Google it
I agree with you when you say that MSM is complicit in the current societal and political status quo, but their bussines is to survive and what sells the most..... 'if it bleeds it leads', heard that motto? Today we're just a click away from the facts and it's on us to find them... Not believing MSM doesn't make one smart, what makes one smart is knowing what to believe MSM tries to sell us as facts
Well said!! I don't feel there are any truly objective news sources today. As you say we have to do the research for ourselves and decide what the middle ground or "truth" is.
@@anamericaninpoland funny you should say that..... ever heard of the Ground News? You get indicators which side is pushing facts, or its lying points, before truth gets its pants on and confirm your biased view
@@anamericaninpoland funny you should say that..... ever heard of the Ground News? You get indicators which side is pushing facts, or its lying points, before truth gets its pants on and confirm your biased view
reason for CNN's headline is that they're not Fox News, they don't deal in alternative facts and never had to pay $750 million for lying.... every news has to be verified by few (at least two) reputable sources and whenever they're wrong, they issue an apology (unlike you know who)... and reporting in real time on live video can lead to misleading headlines, hence hesitance in making a definitive conclusion as to what has happened
I'm not sure what's going on with the comments today but I did write a response and it needed to be edited so if it shows up just disregard it. But CNN most definitely has been sued most famously by Nicholas Sandman and he won $250 million for defamation. Also we have to remember Russia gate, the Steele dossier the list goes on.
@@anamericaninpoland F........!!!! I'll try it for the last time and i'm off... NS's case, he deserves all the money.... but was he there to help marginalised, or just laugh in their faces?
@czarekp3552 they were there as a school trip to visit the monuments and museums in the capitol. The place where the whole situation took place was the meeting place for all of the students on the school trip. It was never about marginalized people the person who actually started was a member of the Hebrew Israelites (a group of black racist fanatics hiding behind religion in very much the same way as the KKK did for the whites) it was a sad situation that was exacerbated by once again partisan politics (because of the red maga hat) in which CNN defamed Sandman based solely on his assumed political beliefs. That's why CNN had to pay him the settlement. he won settlements from others as well I just don't remember the exact details of the other cases.
just wrote bunch more, but youtube doesn't allow the debate so in short, you're wrong by calling US empire you're projecting by saying that others don't see Trump as human, cause it's him talking about migrants, blood and other Adolf's quotes he borrowed from 'that book'
That's super frustrating I would have liked to read your full comments. That being said I understand what you're getting at. I agree much of his rhetoric is horrible. That being said equations to him and other historical figures are vastly overstated. He was in office once already and his actions varied greatly from his rhetoric. At the end of the day the idea of bemoaning a failed assassination is a very sad state of affairs. Regardless I appreciate you taking the time to write thoughtful comments in response to the video and look forward to future conversation.
@@anamericaninpoland read the Project 2025 and tell me if you want your wife and daughters and people you love, to live the lives this project wants them to live from now on....
@@anamericaninpoland wrote two comments, disappeared straight away.... i admit, that its probably youtube's algorithm not liking things being called by their name and people being called out (don't mean you).... sorry mate and all he best
@czarekp3552 ahhh ok yeah that's super frustrating. Yeah I don't delete comments good or bad. RU-vid has more control over them than I would like for sure.
Your RU-vid channel is nice but I can see many problems in the channel. If you are serious about growing your channel and monetizing your channel, there are issues to be resolved. If you want I can present your channel problems for Free. Then you can make a good decision.
Here is a link from where I purchased it. That sign has now been outside for almost 2 years and the glue is holding strong so I definitely recommend it. allegro.pl/oferta/klej-do-zlocen-pentart-stamperia-metal-leaf-50-ml-12360594415
@@anamericaninpoland are they welcoming to Americans and how hard is it to get a visa and do you have to have work and employment set up prior to moving and how hard is the language to learn because I've heard Polish is rather difficult
@@tobeforgottenisworsethande8995 they are very welcoming. Americans don't need a visa but I would highly recommend finding employment prior to moving it makes the process much much easier but there are people who come first and then find a job it's just much harder. The language is the biggest barrier it is an extremely difficult language
Welcome back :) I like your enthusiasm when you talk about Poland. It's obvious you like living here. I'm curious how you deal with Poles, we're not known for being open and making friends quickly, but outside big cities it's probably easier? I live in a village (non-agricultural) 35 km from Warsaw and the level of neighborly cordiality is higher here.
People have been very nice to me. I live in a very small village 25 km from Poznań. I only have one friend outside of the family here, but that's mostly because I'm still struggling with the Polish language. I understand most conversation but it's very difficult for me to respond. This being the case it's difficult to make friends even though I think both myself and the locals are very willing to do so.
Just a quick idea for a video like this….id the light switch ever breaks, how to change it out in Poland. That happened when we were visiting and I can do that in USA but I didn’t understand what to do in Poland. And since you had a few views on this maybe it would be popular. That and or any water changes. Do it yourself stuff. Just a thought.
Why the videos stopped you started to have some followers I would say every now and then throw a vlog from a city you visited a forest? a new interaction or something good found in Poland there is tons of stuff to do :) I also would benefit from current paperwork for Americans and looking to visit in 2025/
I apologize. I have had the intention to post more, I've even recorded and deleted many. I promise that there will be more coming soon. Thanks for following and taking the time to reach out.
We spend months every summer with our only child daughter, who is 8, in Poland. The kids here are far more independent, and are safe in being so. We want to raise her safe but also not to be useless or totally dependent or desire dependency on us. So this is the best social interactions she can ever get. It’s not like she roams the streets alone here. It’s just simple things that she sees other kids her age doing, like bike riding to school alone, or taking care of their own business on the playground. So I understand exactly why you moved to Poland. We will always spend our summers here.
Great video :) I spent a total of 13 years in Western Europe and it allowed me to acquire a somewhat third perspective in relation to my compatriots and Poland in general, and I must confirm everything you said - 108%, the most interesting thing is that when it comes to the mentioned envy and jealousy, Poles are perfectly aware of this, they know :( all that remains is to hope for future generations :) All the best from Gdynia
Thanks much for taking the time to comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. What are some other examples of differences you have noticed since returning to Poland?
@@anamericaninpoland I think you've caught the most important things, from my perspective, and I'm 52, Poles are starting to become pompous in a similar way to rich people in Western Europe, which I personally don't like - "zapomniał wół, jak cielęciem był", but this is our human nature, when we start to prosper, we become proud sometimes in negative way, and when we stop doing so, we become humble and kind.
Am a Pole that has lived in Canada for a better part of my life, recently decided to go back to Poland. Your video proved that my decision was right. Oh, BTW. I subscribed to your channel and I'll be so appreciate for more videos like this. Thanks and best from Canuck.
Thanks much for subscribing! What province did you live in? I lived really close to Quebec so I used to go quite frequently before the borders became a pain in the but lol
This is interesting so many Brits,Italians ,US,Australians are moving to Poland and they dont even have polish background.I love that Poland same as Germany everything is closed during holidays and Sundays because you have to spend time with your family :)
Sir, one honest editing note - why do you do 3 strange video "transition" effects per minute, don't you think it's a bit much? Your face warps back and forward so much like some sort of alien. I know it's subjective but I've never seen another channel do this and I think there's good reason for that: it can make people uneasy or give them headaches. Aside from that, it's interesting you're going into more difficult topics. Most channels like this tend to avoid anything political and stick to the cute stuff. I think as long as you avoid bias, and manage to stay neutral vis a vis the local political drama, this could be a strong point of this channel. About the urban - rural divide, I don't think I agree. According to surveys, 73% of the population supported the farmers in their protests. This includes most of the urban population. If you listen to politicians, every party is now at least trying to be sympathetic to the farmers. Of course the left doesn't know how to talk for them, simply because the left wing politicians are themselves mostly from big cities. But the general reaction in most cities was something like: "I don't understand the issue, but I instinctively think the farmers are right". The paradox is also that the small farmers have been protected by the EU donations. The EU was the small farmer's biggest ally. But with Ukraine joining, the EU will also be seen as a huge threat. And our enemy (Russia) will try to exploit any conflict inside the EU, and likewise exploit any conflict between Poland and Ukraine. So we have to choose between a) tradition and solidarity with farmers b) security and solidarity with neighbours. I think the only solution is to give our farmers exclusive protections on our national market it and force all the Bideronkas, Lidls etc. to sell 90% locally produced stuff. And let the Ukrainian produce pass through and be sold somewhere else. And one last thing. When Poland was joining the EU, it destroyed French dairy farmers who were unable to compete with our cheaper milk. And our truck drivers were out-competing western European truck drivers. So, sadly, this is sort of like getting the taste of our own medicine.
Very well said and thanks for the constructive feedback. I'm still learning video editing and part of that journey is learning that "less might be more". I agree with you on your idea for the protections for the farmers although France did do something similar with their co-ops in response to Poland and unfortunately those protections have been destroyed by EU regulations. I really hope that a solution or at least a compromise can be reached. with summer farming in full swing the protests have become white noise in the background as the farmers are now far too busy feeding the nation as well as their family's. hopefully the politicians won't forget their own solidarity with the farmers when it comes to working towards the future.
@@anamericaninpoland It's worth saying that leaving the EU would not solve anything, either - look at the desperate situation of UK farmers. They have the same level of regulation, but without the huge subsidies. Shout out to Clarkson's farm to covering this. That show should be aired on national tv stations all across Europe. Fortunately EU, like any political entity, changes over time. 2000s EU was all about free trade. And 2015 EU was obsessed with climate and pro-immigration, which they are now backtracking from after facing massive issues. Guys like Macron can see that we are entering an era of protectionism, the US is subsidising its economy and raising tariffs in response to Chna, and EU is falling behind on this. We are the only economy in the world that actually plays by the "free market" rules and gets outcompeted by those who don't. So you have voices in Germany and France to change some of these regulations. I just hope Poland is developed enough to not get completely out-subsidised by them.
Hello. It's very interesting that you lived in Poland as an immigrant. Usually the direction was always the other way around. You have decided to build a house and purchase property as a foreigner. This is a very brave step. I will tell you that I remember the 80s and 90s from my childhood and I never thought I would live to see the times when native Americans would come to Poland to settle. Do you have any Polish roots? What town do you live in?😀 Pozdrawiam
Things have become extremely difficult in the USA for the average person the middle class has become smaller and smaller every year. My wife is Polish and we live in Wagowo a very small village south east of Poznań. I'm very proud to live in Poland and extremely happy with the choice I made to move here while it does have its challenges (especially learning Polish at my age) the country is beautiful and the people are great. I couldn't be happier anywhere else.
@@anamericaninpolandBTW Sorry, I'm writing using a translator to avoid making incomprehensible mistakes. For me, this convenience, on the one hand, facilitates contact, but on the other hand, it makes me lazy when learning English. I understood your interviews in English with Poles in one of the episodes, but not everything. For me, English is the hardest to learn than to hear. For many Poles, American English sounds like there are noodles in your throat, it is a bit gibberish compared to British English. For you, Polish is grating and rustling. Poles find it easier to learn languages with hard sounds because in English, individual words in a sentence often combine to form one sound. especially with prepositions (e.g. do it sounds phonetically like "dułit", R is very soft). For me, the apparent ease of the English language is a difficulty because it is a language in which you have to guess what a given word can mean, because the same word can have many meanings (e.g. to have, to have to, that, etc.) For you, Polish is quite a challenge. challenge. I'm a little younger than you, so I understand you. It's good that you have a Polish wife because she is amazing support. Many Americans live in Poland with Polish wives. Interestingly, there are very few relationships between American women and Poles.
@jarekjaroslaw3307 don't feel bad I use a translator quite a lot myself. It's all part of learning. I'm very hopeful that Polish will become more natural for me in the future as it will help me to make more friends. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment it really means a lot.
@@anamericaninpolandIt's funny because Americans and Western Europeans praise Poland, often completely unaware that the economic situation, security and wages have changed for the better only in the last 15 years. Until around 2012-13, millions of Poles fled to Great Britain and Ireland; obtaining a visa and going to the USA or Canada with legal work was an unrealistic dream for many. I regret that you were not in Poland in the 90s or in the 80s. Back then there was a lot of poverty, crime, and no prospects for life. However, the conservative values that you value were at a much higher level. People helped each other more because there was no Internet and cell phones. They visited each other. The food in stores was in an incredibly smaller range, but very natural. For example, the packages were only rose or marmalade. Sprinkled with sugar, powder or icing. and that's all. The ice cream scoops had at most 4 flavors. If you had settled in Wagawo then, you would have bought the property almost "for free", you would have had many "unofficial" facilities because corruption was significant, but above all you would have become a local sensation because people would have seen you as some incredible sensation that a native-born American had settled in a Polish village. Although your region, i.e. Greater Poland, has always been one of the most economically dynamic. I wonder if the average American, even of older age, can imagine butcher shops, rationed sugar, butter, gasoline, not to mention higher-level goods? I remember that there were special stores where you could buy Donald's gum or pineapple with dollars or marks. Can you imagine it? It was only 35 years ago when Poles dreamed of going to Germany, let alone the USA! Now many of your compatriots live even in theoretically dictatorial countries in search of freedom from political correctness, pure nature, traditional values, freedom from stimulants and embarrassing absurd laws. For example, in Russia, Iran, former Soviet republics or other "third world countries". My Polish wife probably remembers those times and told you a lot.🙂
@@jarekjaroslaw3307 it's been a long time since there was rationing in the USA the last time was fuel in the late 1970s and before that major rationing during WW2. my parents and grandparents remembered it was before I was born. I would have loved to see how much Poland has evolved in the last 30+ years in person, it is something every Pole should be proud of 100%
This is super helpful! My husband-to-be is polish and I’m Irish. We are looking to buy a little house near family next year. I think that because I am a EU citizen it might be a little easier (I hope!). I know the annual taxes are dependant on area but do you find that reasonable?
Taxes are super cheap at least compared to the USA to give you an idea my taxes in VT for a standard house lot comparable to the same lot as here in Poland taxes in the States $6k USD here about 300€. As a European national especially married to a pole you will have basically zero limitations on what you can buy. Good luck with the house hunting!!
I don't want to be rude but if it's not a secret I would like to ask U what you do for a living (in general) I am always curious about it when people like U move to country less developed like PL with such small salary. Me and my Wife for example ale living literally on the border with Germany so we are able to work there and 30 minutes after shift be back home in Poland so we are getting west European salary and we are paying costs of living in Poland and they are still significantly lower as german one
I worked many years in mechanics both automotive and industrial machines (CNC equipment ect) but was raised in a blacksmith shop. I'm kind of a jack of all trades. Unfortunately working here in Poland is very difficult for an American with basic/broken Polish in those trades. But since I moved to Poland I have been working as an automotive mechanic. My wife is from here and I love Poland for its lifestyle and even though the pay nationally isn't the greatest it's still closer to middle class living with far better benefits than the average worker gets in the USA.
@@anamericaninpoland thanks for a answer, if you ever will be in West PL place write me a comment back if you would have any problems or need any kind of help. I'm living in small touristic village Łęknica / Bad Muskau - I am local Historian- please feel invited - you and your family if you will be around
@jackzweifler5696 if you are ever in the Poznań-Gniezno area feel free to message me as well if you're on Instagram you can message me directly @anamericaninpoland
I remember in 2000 when the lowest salary was 599 zl and 70% os us did earn that mount of money we was able to live for that on the same level. But everything was cheap as F . Real bread not like this shit now was 1.20zl , cigarettes 4 to 5 zl and 1 eag 20 gr
