Protocols & declarations

Declaration No. 7 to the Treaty on European Union (1992) on Article 73(d)
Protocol Nr. 32 to the Treaty on the European Union allows Denmark to maintain existing legislation which restricts the acquisition of second homes by non-nationals.
Protocol Nr. 6 to the Act of Accession 2003 allows Malta to restrict the acquisition of secondary residences.
Protocol Nr. 2 to the Act of Accession Finland 1994 allows for specific restrictions regarding the Åland islands, including e.g. the acquisition of real estate
The Acts of Accession foresee transitional measures (allowing new Member States to keep certain temporary restrictions in some areas, e.g. the acquisition of real estate by non-nationals) and other provisions.