Do most Polish people rent their homes or do they have a mortgage???

I ask this question because i am looking to buy a apartment in Gdansk next year & i would like to know.

more and more people are buying

I think so. That would be council rent not private.

Where possible people buy...usually with a big loan.

or many also just own out right. :)

Do you think that it would be easy to rent an apartment about 50m2?

A 50m2 1-bedroom apartment is pretty much the most popular size for a Polish apartment and should rent easily...depending, of course, on all the usual factors (condition, location etc).

According to a recent report from szybko.pl, a Polish property portal, the average rent in Gdansk for a one-bedroom apartment in the third quarter of 2007 is 1439 zloty, up 34% since the start of 2006

Thanks "andy b2, are you English?Do you live in Gdansk?
I think its great how many people help with all sorts of different things here :)

This Polish girl is buying her own home (in the United States.) It's one of the best investments I've ever made. There's no way in the world I'd waste money, by renting a home.

Yes i know its a total waste of money to rent, but some people have to for various reasons.
For me its a good way to make a little more money & a good investment for the future.

Likewise i will be doing the same renting for the short term whilst building up funds to secure a property in a purchase :)

Hi No 14, in response to your question, I am Australian and have lived in Krakow for 4.5 years. I do work in property here, but not in Gdansk. I too still rent in Krakow, but hopefully only for another year. Two years ago, together with some friends, I bought a loft in Krakow. We have been stuck in planning and neighbour disputes since buying it, but now looking likely that we will be able to build in spring 2008, so fingers crossed I will soon be living in my own apartment in Krakow soon!

Great stuff.
Wish i could move over to Gdansk

whats stoppin you?

Work! What is a English person to do?

teach english