Administrative division and real estate market in Estonia
- Counties of Estonia
- Real estate in Tallinn: opportunities and limitations
Estonian counties
Estonia is a country divided into administrative units known as counties or maakond. maakond. There are a total of 15 counties in Estonia:
- HaryumaaHarjumaa
- HiiumaaHiiumaa
- Ida-Viru CountyIda-Virumaa
- YarvamaaJärvamaa
- YigevamaaJõgevamaa
- LänemaaLäänemaa
- Läänemere CountyLääne-Virumaa
- PärnumaaPärnumaa
- DustyamaPõlvamaa
- RaplamaaRaplamaa
- SaaremaaSaaremaa
- Tartu CountyTartumaa
- ValgamaaValgamaa
- Viljandi CountyViljandi County
- VerumaaVõrumaa
Some of them, such as Ida-Viru County, Põlva County, and Võru County, share borders with the Russian Federation, while Pärnu County, Viljandi County, Valga County, and Võru County share a border with Latvia. The island counties of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa are located in the Baltic Sea.
Division of counties
The counties located along the shores of Lake Chudskoye include Ida-Viru County, Jõgeva County, Tartu County, and Põlva County. The capital of Estonia, Tallinn, is situated in Harju County. Each county is further divided into parishes and towns. Parishes unite villages and settlements, while a cadastral unit represents a land plot with buildings, agricultural, or forest lands. Each cadastral unit is assigned a unique number and is recorded in the cadastral register.
Acquisition of real estate in Estonia
Russians purchasing real estate in Estonia can be divided into several categories. Some prefer elite properties in the center of Tallinn, while others are looking for more affordable housing options.
Tallinn is the capital of Estonia.
Tallinn, the capital of beautiful Estonia, is diverse in the real estate offerings for its residents and visitors. Housing prices vary greatly depending on the location and quality of the of the properties.
What can you find in Tallinn?
The city radiates coziness and greenery, captivating with its unique atmosphere. In Tallinn, you can enjoy:
- magnificent art museums;
- the jewel of the city, the Vanemuine Theater;
- the highest waterfall in the country – Keila;
- various restaurants, bars, and clubs offering global cuisine and drinks.
Features of Tallinn
At first, the streets of the city may not make a strong impression, but that's just an illusion. The capital is famous for its beautiful beaches in Pärnu, where real estate prices are more friendly compared to Tallinn.
In Tallinn, there is something for everyone's taste – from interesting places to fun activities.
Restrictions on real estate purchases
It is important to remember that there are restrictions on the acquisition of property in border areas and on some small islands, where EU foreigners, including Russians, are prohibited from purchasing real estate.
Introduction:
Estonia is divided into administrative units as follows. The largest unit is a county (maakond). There are 15 of them in Estonia:
- Harju County (Harjumaa) – Harjumaa
- Hiiu maakond (Hiiumaa) - Hiiumaaa
- Ida-Viru County (Ida-Virumaa) – Ida-Virumaa
- Järva County (Järvamaa) - Järvamaa
- Jõgeva County (Jõgevamaa) – Jõgevamaa
- Lääne County (Läänemaa) – Läänemaa
- Lääne-Viru maakond (Lääne-Viru County) - Lääne-Viru County - Lääne-Viru County
- Pärnu County (Pärnumaa) – Pärnumaa
- Põlva County (Põlvamaa) – Põlvamaa
- Rapla county (Raplamaa) - Raplamaa
- Saare County (Saaremaa) – Saaremaa
- Tartu maakond (Tartu County) - Tartumaa
- Valga County (Valgamaa) – Valgamaa
- Viljandi maakond (Viljandimaa) - Viljandimaa - Вильяндимаа
- Võru County (Võrumaa) – Võrumaa
Russians are interested in:
Realtors distinguish several categories of Russians buying real estate in Estonia.
Category 1: Luxury housing in Tallinn
The first group is interested in elite housing in Tallinn, primarily apartments in the old town and apartments in modern residential complexes in the central areas of the capital. They often also purchase cottages and villas in the prestigious seaside area of Tallinn, Pirita, which is famous for its sandy beaches and yacht clubs. Prices in this segment are certainly high, with a lower threshold of €3-4 thousand per square meter. For example, the cost of a villa by the sea can reach up to €5 million.
Category 2: Budget options
The second and very numerous category of buyers focuses on the cheapest offers on the market. of the market. These are typical 1-2-room apartments in panel buildings from the middle of the last century, located in small villages in northeastern Estonia - Püssi, Azeri, Kiviõli and others. small villages in north-eastern Estonia - Püssi, Azeri, Kiviõli and others. Such objects are bought for to obtain Schengen visas. The price of the question - from €5 thousand.
Connoisseurs of vacations on the Baltic coast
There are among Russians those who appreciate vacationing on the Baltic coast. They buy apartments and small houses in resort towns like Pärnu, Haapsalu, Kuressaare, Toila, and Narva. Prices for such real estate vary significantly depending on the location and quality of the housing.
Districts in Estonia:
Ida-Viru County, Põlva County, and Võru County border Russia.
Pärnuma, Viljandimaa, Valgamaa, and Võrumaa border Latvia.
Saarema and Hiiuma are island territories.
Ida-Viru County, Jõgeva County, Tartu County, and Põlva County – the shores of Lake Peipus.
Tallinn:
The capital of Estonia is Tallinn, located in the Harju County. Counties are further divided into parishes (vald) and cities (linn).
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Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, cannot be called a world metropolis. The city has just over 415,000 inhabitants, of whom, incidentally, 150,000 are Russian. inhabitants, of whom, incidentally, 150,000 are Russians. In Tallinn there is no frantic traffic, hours-long traffic jams on the roads, crowded streets. roads, crowded streets... the city is small, cozy and surprisingly beautiful. This is recognized by everyone, even UNESCO experts, who included the whole old part of Tallinn in the World Heritage List.
Despite its compactness, the capital of Estonia has all the necessary infrastructure: modern shopping and hotel complexes, universities, colleges, hospitals, theaters and museums, restaurants and nightclubs, a beautiful waterfront, and an airport just 4 kilometers from the center. Real estate prices vary depending on the area of the city. The most expensive areas are Kesklinn (the center) and Pirita (located in the southwest, facing the Baltic Sea). More affordable options can be found in the residential districts of Lasnamäe and Mustamäe.
Pärnu:
The most advanced seaside resort in Estonia is Pärnu. The average cost of housing here is just over a thousand euros per square meter, and in the best areas of the city, it is much more expensive. However, if you want to save money while still staying close to the largest resort in Estonia, consider looking for real estate in the neighboring villages of Sindi, Paikuse, Sauga, Uulu, and Audru. Pärnu is just a stone's throw away, and prices are at least a third lower.
Ida-Viru County:
Ida-Viru County in northeastern Estonia borders Russia and has access to the Gulf of Finland. It is notable for the fact that 80% of the local population speaks Russian. It's also notable for its unusually low real estate prices. real estate prices. A square meter of housing in Ida-Virumaa usually costs a buyer twice as cheap as the national average. in the country. And in small villages there are just phenomenally affordable offers. For example, in Püssi you can buy a quite decent "khrushchevka" for only €5 thousand.
Acquiring real estate in this region has its peculiarities. According to Estonian laws, non-EU citizens are prohibited from buying land, which means they cannot purchase private homes with plots in border areas and on certain small islands. For example, the resort town of Narva-Jõesuu falls under these restrictions.
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