Anyone interested in this part of the world knows how much money there remains to be made in the real estate sector. For the lucky adventurers who pounced on the opportunity to invest in Poland back in '89 and '90, the returns have been legendary. Think four digits (percentage-wise)... Though you probably won't make that kind of money around here anymore, there are plenty of great spots worthy of an investment. From some of the largest developments in the country to some of the most unique, you'll hear opportunity knocking around every corner. So, instead of blowing your life savings on a lifetime supply of Junior Mints, why not invest in some real estate? Whether it's beach-front property you're after, quiet woodlands or a spot in the busy downtown, you'll find it all in Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot. The property prices are still lower than in many parts of Western Europe, but they won't be for long! Take a chance, but don't go throwing your money around blindly. As usual, Gdansk Life has got you covered.

Below we've compiled an exhaustive list of real estate agents in the Tri-City area. Get these guys to help you out with all of your property-related needs. Just be sure to tell them that Gdansk Life sent you! A quick note on The Law on Purchasing a Property in Poland If you're a citizen of the EU, an Icelander, Norwegian or Liechtensteiner, you'll have no problems purchasing property in Poland. If you're interested in farmland or forest, the process might be slightly more complicated. If you're after urban property, however, whether or not you're from one of the aforementioned countries, you should be alright. The biggest additional step for those outside of said group is applying for a special permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. So long as you haven't hijacked any nuclear weapons lately, this should be quite easy too.Grunwaldzka 28/3 tel: +48 (58) 5541195 fax: +48 (58) 5560618 e-mail: biuro@partnerzy.gda.pl www.partnerzy.gda.pl Tyszkiewicz Nieruchomosci ul. Grunwaldzka 469 tel: +48 (58) 5585353 fax: +48 (58) 5584900 e-mail: tyszkiewicz@tyszkiewicz.pl www.tyszkiewicz.pl Surowiec Nieruchomosci ul.

Zylewicza 3a tel: +48 (58) 3485859 fax: +48 (58) 3485859 e-mail: abakus@abakus-bk.pl www.abakus-bk.pl Maksymiuk Nieruchomosci ul. Replace Headlight Bulb Lexus Gs300Grunwaldzka 30/32c tel: +48 (58) 3454782 fax: +48 (58) 5208179 e-mail: maksymiuk@pbon.pl www.maksymiuk.pbon.pl Ober Haus ul. Ninja Blender Got WetNa Wzgorzu 28/2 tel: +48 (58) 3447468 fax: +48 (58) 3447468 e-mail: polstar@interia.pl polstar.webpark.pl Diamond Lite ul. Carpet Cleaning Ithaca NyDubois 47 tel: +48 (58) 3443701 fax: +48 (58) 3413820 e-mail: diamond.lite.gdansk@wp.pl SopotParkowa 24 tel: +48 (58) 5511008 fax: +48 (58) 5511008 e-mail: biuro@bmrnova.pl www.bmrnova.pl Nieruchomosci Jodlowski al. Niepodleglosci 767 tel: +48 (58) 5503080 fax: +48 (58) 5517508 e-mail: jodl@npg.pl www.npg.pl Gdynia

3-go Maja 12/6 tel: +48 (58) 6617025 fax: +48 (58) 6601403 e-mail: Aaron@Rn.pl www.aaron.rn.pl Invest House ul. ..pl Szmidt Nieruchomosci ul. 3-go Maja 12/6 tel: +48 (58) 6201403 fax: +48 (58) 6201403 e-mail: szmidt@szmidt.pl www.szmidt.pl Partnerzy Nieruchomosci ul. Swietojanska 105/2 tel: +48 (58) 7830214 fax: +48 (58) 7830214 Consultant ul. Swietojanska 47/1 tel: +48 (58) 6993381 fax: +48 (58) 6993382 e-mail: biuro@ad-nieruchomosci.pl www.ad-nieruchomosci.pl I.M. Osinscy ul. Morska 244 tel: +48 (58) 6642460 fax: +48 (58) 6642460 e-mail: biuro@sojeccy.pl www.sojeccy.pl 3Miasto Nieruchomosci ul. Swietojanska 14/1 tel: +48 (58) 6204828 fax: +48 (58) 6204828 Prodom ul. Swietojanska 95/2 tel: +48 (58) 6619180 fax: +48 (58) 6619180 WejherowoSobieskiego 227 tel: +48 (58) 6724268 e-mail: marsta@marsta.pl www.marsta.pl> > > > Sopot Sopot is a seaside spa resort city in Poland. Sopot and two nearby cities, Gdańsk and Gdynia, are often referred as Tricity (Polish: Trójmiasto). It is a smallest of the three and the most affluent on average, attracting the rich and famous from the local area (who tend to settle there), and from Poland, Europe and elsewhere, who come over for vacations or maintain a pied-a-terre there.

Sopot has an impressive history, but remains small and committed to its original mission of leisure. Being locked between the larger Gdynia and Gdańsk and being able to take advantage of their big-city infrastructure, it retains its small-town charm and remains a very popular seaside destination in Poland. Statue of Jean Georg Haffner next to the pierhead of Sopot The first written record of Sopot date back to the 13th century, and has been popular as a summer residence of the local elite for centuries. It has been a property of the Order of Cistercians of Oliwa since 1283 until 1772, when it was annexed by Prussia. It was not until 19th century, however, that Sopot took its present form. In 1808, a French physician named Jean Georg Haffner came to Sopot with Napoleon's retreating army and decided to settle there, and marry a local woman. He immediately recognized the resort potential in the local area, and started to organize appropriate facilities first in Gdańsk and later in the centre of modern-day Sopot, constructing the first pier and the Resort House, and creating the park that surrounds today's pierhead.

Haffner is recognized as the father of modern-day Sopot and celebrated throughout the city. Sopot quickly became a fashionable spa on a European scale, accessible by the seaport of Gdańsk and the railway line to Warsaw and Koszalin, built in 1870. It was granted city rights in 1901 by the German Emperor, and was at the forefront of adopting modern leisure facilities: spas,ind, a horseracing track, tennis courts and a casino. When the Grand Hotel was completed in 1927, along with the final pier extension, Sopot gained its complete form it was to retain until the new millennium, in the meantime becoming a part of Poland again. In the 2000s, much effort was put into restoring Sopot's heritage, including the reconstruction of the Resort House, conservation of the pier and a major restoration effort at the Grand Hotel. The TriCity's passenger airport is the Lech Walesa Airport in Gdańsk, offering a wide range of direct flights and connections, including intercontinental hubs. Almost all the long-distance trains calling to Gdańsk and Gdynia stop at Sopot Główny, the only railway station in Sopot, in the middle of the city.

The local SKM trains run between Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot at high frequency, stopping at the same station. Sopot has no port, but you can use the ferry connections from Gdańsk and Gdynia to other Baltic sea ports. There is also a marina next to the pier for those coming in their own, smaller vessel. Follow the directions to Gdańsk or Gdynia and either enter the TriCity ringroad and take the exit marked Sopot. You can also drive through Gdańsk or Gdynia to Sopot as their street systems are well interconnected. The main thoroughfare is called Aleja Niepodległości in Sopot, Aleja Zwycięstwa in Gdynia and Aleja Grunwaldzka in Gdańsk, all three being parts of a continuous road no. 468. Sopot has no public transportation of its own, but it is served by some bus lines extending from Gdańsk and trolleybuses from Gdynia. There are three SKM stations in Sopot: Sopot Główny, Sopot Kamienny Potok near the northern border with Gdynia, and Sopot Wyścigi in the South of the city, close to Gdańsk and next to the Sopot Hippodrome.

Sopot is very compact and walkable. Being not much over 4 kilometres across, it can be traversed within an hour, and most points of interest are closer apart than that. The distance from the railway station to the pier and beach should be a leisurely 20 minutes walk. The Crooked House (Krzywy Dom) Beach seen from the pier Monte Cassino Street (Monciak) provides the best selection of bars and cafes in the town. "The Pinochio" restaurant offer tables also in a little courtyard which is a particularly pleasant spot for a lunch or a drinkTadeusza Kościuszki 10) is only a short stroll away. You should not be put off by the unimpressive entrance up a pitch-black flight of stairs to the first-floor. Housed in the building where the explosive actor Klaus Kinski was born, it is dark and atmospheric with cubby-holes to enjoy a drink in with friends. There are also various souvenirs and photos from Kinski's acting career. The bar also has small sun terraces where you can watch the action on the street below.