Poland straddles the heart of europe and for centuries has been the front line between east and west.

It containts beautiful regions like the Baltic Sea coast, the Masurian Lakes and the Tatra Mountains in the south.

For a potential real estate investor, the possibilities are almost limitless and the prime areas to consider are the captial, Warsaw, the historic cities of Krakow, Wroclaw and the resort regions.

The property market in urban areas is booming and overseas home ownership is soaring too. All the predictions are that, in time, other towns and rural regions will benefit from the present economic development and growth.

Anyone interested in polish property should consider two markets: there are the emerging and urbanised middle classes and the expatriate staff of the many international companies that are springing up in the major cities. This rapidly growing population is seeking work and living accommodation in these cities, underpinning the housing market.

Some experts predict that within ten years the appreciation on property will have reached a staggering 300 percent. This may be a somewhat arbitary figure but there is no doubt - judging on present performance - that this is a property hotspot.