Viimsi, Estonia: Family Houses on the Tallinn Coast

Viimsi has an open-air museum, the restored Viimsi Manor, a large spa and leisure centre and long stretches of beach with walking and cycling paths. A ferry to Naissaar island leaves from Haabneeme in summer, and buses and a short road link run to central Tallinn. Schools and kindergartens are well rated, which is why many young families and returning Estonians settle here.

For other markets, see Tallinn, Saue and Harku, all in Harju County, and Pärnu, the summer coast city further south-west.

Foreigners from the EU and many other countries can buy freely in Estonia, while restrictions apply for non-EU buyers of agricultural and forest land, so check land-purchase rules with a lawyer. Sales are completed by a notary, and the deal is registered in the land register. Notary and state fees together are usually a modest percentage of the price, and there is no stamp duty. Mortgages for non-residents are available from Estonian banks, often at lower loan-to-value than for residents.

See the Estonia buying guide, financing page and Estonia overview.