Investment
Where are we at with Polish interest rates?
Up, Down - It doesn't matter if you can't afford a mortgage
If Poland hadn't been one of the most successful global economies of the last 30 years then we wouldn't be facing the current inflationary tsunami in the same way.
BORROW EURO, BUY IN ZLOTY - IS NOW A GOOD TIME?
Hedging in a time of inflation
If you have been considering buying Polish property in 2022, you may be holding back to see how recent (and expected future) interest rate rises will affect apartment prices.
Buying A New Apartment? Negotiating Tips for the Polish Market #1
Price is not the only route to getting a better deal
Recent reports suggest that Poland delivered 7% more homes in 2020 than they did in 2019. This despite the pandemic. Prices have held firm and in some areas increased in contrast to expectations (including ours) from early 2020. Interest rates are rock bottom so affordability is greater and demand has increased as demonstrated by the latest mortgage report. So why would developers negotiate with you in such a positive market?
Polish Salaries, Property Prices & Mortgage Costs - 2018 to 2020
Assessing the past may sometimes be a guide to the future
After almost twelve months of lockdowns, mask wearing and isolation where has the Polish property market been and where might it be going?
Staying Afloat - Poland Records Second Highest YoY Property Price Rise In EU
Latest report shows Poland property prices up 10.9% from Q2 2019
Despite Covid-19, demand for property is still very very strong in Poland, resulting in a continuation of price increases.
The Polish Economy 2020 and Beyond - A Quick Update
Green Shoots - Economic indicators are beginning to have more relevance...finally.
Welcome to the new normal. Our last post made the point that we would simply not get involved in the projection game until there was a clearer picture of what was going on in the economy. We are getting closer to that point and the recent report from the EC Summer Economic Forecast puts some meat on the bones of previously sketchy data.
Polish property up or down? What we can tell so far
Without a definite date for a vaccine, we work with what we know
Further to our previous articles on the ongoing pandemic and the relationship to property, some things are becoming clearer.
Will Airbnb be around in 6 months?
Staycations are not in the companies business model
Amongst the many disruptions to the global economy, many companies have suddenly rose in value as their product directly benefits the current situation. Airbnb is not one of them.
Coronavirus, The Polish Economy & More
Do We Have a New Future?
"Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?" by Paul Gauguin (Image)
Have you got a Swiss Franc Polish Mortgage? Don't get cheated again!
Lawyers are offering a solution, that may be a problem.
In October of last year, a test case was successfully brought in the European Court by a Polish couple against their Bank over the terms of their Swiss Franc Mortgage. A complicated judgement that essentially denied the banks claim they they alone had the right to set the exchange rates when demanding repayments. This has resulted in a flood of similar claims from all over the country as homeowners received confirmation of what they had always suspected, the Banks were screwing them and they were due recompense.
Poland City Rent vs Mortgage Costs - Which is Best and Where
Q4 2019 - Are You Losing Money by Renting?
Despite, in some cases, double digit growth in property prices in Poland in the last year, we examine whether renting or buying is a better option for your finances.
Polish Property Market 2020 - A Good Time to Buy?
To Buy or not to Buy, that is the question
What a year it's been for both the Polish economy generally and the Polish property market in particular. Growth in the number of new build properties, prices and mortgage approvals all exceeded official forecasts. Unemployment, despite increasing marginally in the last quarter remains at an historic low of 5.1 % and salaries have increased on average by 6% in 2019.
Buying for Investment? Should you Bother Renting it Out?
The Argument for NOT Renting out a New Apartment
Buying an apartment anywhere in the world can be like booking a Ryanair flight. The headline price rarely is what it actually costs you.
Getting a Property Valuation
Buying or Selling - Some Tips on Getting a Polish Property Valuation
Whether buying or selling, it's a good idea (and required if getting a Polish mortgage) to get a good independent valuation. And strangely, not all valuers are created equally.
How will Doubling the Minimum Wage affect Polish Property
Up or Down?
The Government announced plans this week to double the Polish minimum wage over the next 4 years (Bloomberg), should they be re-elected. What effect will this have on future Polish property prices?
When & How to apply for a Polish Mortgage - 6 Tips
When to apply, How to apply, What to consider - Polish Mortgages
6 Tips that may save you serious Zloty
Is this the most expensive residential home for sale in Poland today?
"Buy land. They're not making it anymore" - Mark Twain
No doubt the really really expensive properties currently for sale are whispered about amongst the worlds elite and not posted on websites for all to see. But this one is.
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Getting a Property Valuation
Buying or Selling - some tips on hiring a property Valuer
Whether buying or selling, it's a good idea (and required if getting a home loan) to get a good independent valuation. And strangely, not all valuers are created equally.