Poland is becoming an increasingly popular destination for real estate investment among foreigners. This is due to economic stability, a growing real estate market and attractive prices. In this article, we will look at the peculiarities of buying and selling real estate in three key Polish cities: Wroclaw, Krakow and Warsaw.
Wroclaw: The city of a thousand bridges
Buying real estate in Wroclaw
Wroclaw, with its rich history and cultural heritage, is one of the most attractive cities for investment. Buying real estate in Wroclaw offers a variety from historic buildings in the city center to modern apartments in new residential complexes.
– Prices: The average price per square meter in Wroclaw ranges from 7000 to 11000 PLN, depending on the neighborhood and the condition of the property.
– Buying process: The process begins with selecting a suitable property, checking its legal purity and finalizing the transaction through a notary.
Additional costs such as purchase tax (2%) and notary fees should also be taken into account.
Real estate for sale in Wroclaw
Selling real estate in Wrocław can be profitable, especially if the property is located in a prestigious area or has unique characteristics.
Preparation for sale: It is important to properly prepare the property for sale by making the necessary repairs and putting it in an attractive condition.
Marketing: Effective marketing, including professional photos and advertising on popular platforms, can significantly speed up the sale process.
Krakow: The cultural capital of Poland
Buying real estate in Krakow
Krakow is known for its old town and universities, which makes it attractive for students and tourists. Buying real estate in Krakow can be a great investment for both living and renting.
– Prices: The average price per square meter in Krakow is between 8000 and 12000 PLN.
– Buying process: Buying real estate in Krakow requires a thorough check of the documents and the legal purity of the property. Notary fees and purchase tax should also be taken into account.
Selling real estate in Krakow
Selling real estate in Krakow can be particularly lucrative due to the constant demand from students and tourists.
– Preparing for the sale: Before putting a property up for sale, it is important to assess the market value and, if necessary, improve the condition of the property.
– Marketing: Placing ads on popular websites, using social media and professional photography will help attract more potential buyers.
Warsaw: The capital and economic center of Poland
Buying real estate in Warsaw
Warsaw, as the capital of Poland, attracts investors from all over the world. Many international companies have their headquarters here, which makes the real estate market very active.
– Prices: The average price per square meter in Warsaw varies from 9000 to 15000 PLN.
– Buying process: Buying real estate in Warsaw requires attention to detail and legal aspects. It is recommended to use the services of professional realtors and lawyers.
Selling real estate in Warsaw
Selling real estate in Warsaw can be very profitable, especially in central areas and areas with good infrastructure.
Preparation for sale: High-quality preparation of the property, including renovation and decoration, will help to increase its attractiveness.
– Marketing: The use of various marketing channels, including online platforms and social media, will help to reach a wide audience.
Conclusion.
Buying and selling real estate in Wroclaw, Krakow, and Warsaw has its own peculiarities, but in all cases it is important to take into account legal aspects, market trends, and effective marketing strategies. Whether you are looking for a home for yourself or an investment, Poland offers many opportunities for successful real estate transactions.
Grain transit through Poland has significantly decreased from January to May due to the loss of current markets in Europe and beyond, as well as a change in the vector of Ukrainian grain sales, which is 90% through the Black Sea Canal and Romania, Polish Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosyniak-Kamysh said at a meeting with representatives of the People’s National Farmers’ Protest on Friday.
“From January to May, the transit (of grain through Poland) was halved,” Polish Agriculture Minister Czeslaw Sekerski informed the meeting participants, according to the official website of the Polish Ministry of Agriculture.
According to the Vice Prime Minister, one of the reasons for the problems in the grain market is the loss of Poland’s current markets in Europe and beyond.
“More than 90% of grain transit from Ukraine is carried out through the Black Sea Canal and Romania,” Kosyniak-Kamysh said.
He also expressed his support for the expansion of agro-ports and grain terminals, while announcing the government’s decision to unblock the waterway to the port of Elbląg.
According to Kosyniak-Kamysh, the European Union’s decision on Ukraine’s access to the community market is the last possible solution in the current formula.
“The EU’s dialog with Ukraine should last for many years. Just like our accession negotiations,” he said.
At the same time, the Deputy Prime Minister called for a significant tightening of border controls to prevent the importation of products that do not meet high European standards into Poland.
Source: https://www.gov.pl/web/rolnictwo/trzeba-wrocic-do-ochrony-rynku-europejskiego
Polish farmers plan to allow trucks to pass through the checkpoint “Rawa-Russkaya – Grebennoye” to enter Poland, except for those moving goods of groups 1-24 of the UKTVED (agricultural products).
As reported in the Telegram channel of the State Border Service of Ukraine on Saturday, the preliminary movement of trucks should begin at 8:00 on April 21.
Earlier it was reported that the movement of trucks at the checkpoints “Shegini-Medika” and “Krakowiec-Korczowa” on the Polish-Ukrainian border was resumed on Saturday morning after Polish farmers ended the protest action in front of them. The registration and passage of cargo vehicles across the border in the two directions is carried out as usual.
It is advisable for Poland to maintain the blockade on Ukrainian grain imports, but transit should be allowed when transshipment capacities are free in Polish ports, President of the Grain and Feed Chamber of Poland Monika Pątkowska said in an interview with farmer.pl.
“Today it would be better if the blockade of grain imports is maintained, and when it comes to transit, we could implement it to some extent and thus help Ukraine when we have free handling capacities in Polish ports,” she said.
Pętkowska noted that Polish ports were not 100% loaded in the first quarter of 2024.
“We have to conclude that our port infrastructure, but also the railroad infrastructure is inefficient. Now is the right time to expand it. I believe that we slept through the last two years in this context. Romania has received funds from the European Union and is expanding its infrastructure, while Poland has not done it so far,” the public figure emphasized.
She is sure that Poland should show both Ukraine and the international community that it wants to help effectively but, on the other hand, firmly protects the interests of the Polish farmer. These two goals, in her opinion, should be combined.
“The sooner we come to a mutual understanding, the sooner we develop mechanisms, the less complicated will be the atmosphere that may hinder our broader cooperation not only with Ukraine, but also in the European arena,” summarized the president of the Polish Grain Chamber.
The Polish Agricultural and Food Products Quality Inspectorate (IJHARS) in Poznan has issued a decision to ban the circulation of a batch of ice cream in cones weighing 7.13 tons imported from Ukraine.
The decision was made due to incorrect labeling, the inspectorate reported on social media platform X on Monday.
The decision was immediately enforced.
As reported, on April 12, the IJHARS banned access to the Polish market for two batches of sponge cakes weighing 10.55 thousand tons imported from Ukraine, and on April 9, three batches of Ukrainian bagels weighing 5.34 tons. Earlier, three batches of Ukrainian ice cream weighing 8.48 tons were seized in Lublin because it was defrosted.
In early April, the Polish Trade Inspectorate announced the largest fine in its history of 1.5 million zlotys (about $380 thousand) imposed on an importing company for importing 11.5 thousand tons of technical rapeseed and feed wheat from Ukraine as counterfeit goods for further use as food. In addition, a decision was made to ban the import of 57.66 tons of tomato paste from Ukraine due to the presence of mold.
In March, IJHARS Chief Inspector Przemysław Rzodkiewicz said that over the past year, 1.4% of the batches of products from Ukraine inspected by the commission at the border were rejected.
The Polish Trade Inspectorate for Quality of Agricultural and Food Products (IJHARS) in Rzeszów has issued a decision to ban the circulation on the Polish market of two batches of biscuit cakes with a total weight of 10.55 thousand tons imported from Ukraine.
As the inspectorate said in a post on social network X on Monday, the decision was made due to incorrect labeling.
The decision was immediately enforced.
As reported, the IJHARS on April 9 in Rzeszów issued a decision to ban the circulation on the Polish market of three batches of baranques with a total weight of 5.34 thousand tons imported from Ukraine.
A few days earlier in Lublin, three batches of ice cream with a total weight of 8.48 tons imported from Ukraine were withdrawn from the Polish market due to defrosting.
In early April, the Polish Trade Inspectorate announced the largest fine in its history of 1.5 million zlotys (about $380 thousand) imposed on an importing company for importing 11.5 thousand tons of technical rapeseed and fodder wheat to the Polish market from Ukraine as counterfeit due to their subsequent use as food. In addition, decisions were taken to prohibit the import of 57.66 tons of tomato paste from Ukraine due to the presence of mold.
IJHARS chief inspector Przemysław Rzodkiewicz said in March that over the past year, 1.4% of batches of products from Ukraine inspected by the commission at the border were rejected.
