Life / Reliable Weather Service In Poland? [25]

Try out weather.co.uk and type in the name of the city. It is normally not too bad just dont rely on the long term forecast.

Real Estate / Cost of a two-bedroom apartment and living in Wroclaw? (For purchase) [11]

Here is a website for an estate agent in wroclaw - you might be able to get an idea of the prices from that. centrum.wroc.pl

Real Estate / Thinking of buying an offplan Luxury Property Wroclaw [79]

Hi. Just a quick query in relation to thisdevelopment. When is the expected finish date? And the price quoted above per sq m, is that for all the apartments or are the ones higher up more expensive?

And finally, what is the payment schedule like?
Thanks for any information.

Real Estate / Thinking of buying an offplan Luxury Property Wroclaw [79]

samdud, From my own experience of property in wroclaw. i have bought 2 in the past and sold one. I bought a new build about 3 years ago. It started off at 3000 pln per sq/m and quikly rose to about 8000 pln/m by the time the building was complete. During the 2 years there was a huge increase around poland and expecially in Wroclaw. At lot has to do with all the business moving into the area. The mayor is very proactive in trying to develop the area. Things have levelled off in the past year but genrally the prices that you have would be standard for your type of property.

By any chance do you have any website of property developments in munich or Frankfurt?

Life / Gyms in Warsaw [44]

There is also a gym up at the Arcadia shopping centre. Cant remember the name of it.

Life / I'm British in Poland and I think that it's time to go back to the UK! [240]

hi. Very sorry to hear about your troubles over here.
However, i would like to say that i have been living here for 2 years and have managed to rent an apartment, set up a business, get a NIP, buy an apartment, get cable and internet in etc. I do not have a pesel yet(currently organising it) and have been working of my passport to date without much problems.

Not everything has been easy and most defintely, poland and its goverment departmetns need to realise that they are part of the EU.

Life / I'm British in Poland and I think that it's time to go back to the UK! [240]

The estate agent is wrong or just clearly being awkward. i have been able to rent out an apartment with the number from my passport. And everything else for that matter.

HHmm, let me know when you are looking for english speakers.

Life / I'm British in Poland and I think that it's time to go back to the UK! [240]

"tearing-my-hair-out phase and am now in the expect-it-to-be-a-nightmare-but-be-pleased-if-it-isn't phase."

Absolutely brilliant way of putting it..I am now in that phase and it is the best phase to be in as the first phase just leads to potential heart attacks.

Classifieds / Where to find English - speaking community in Warsaw? [15]

Hi. A good start woudl be the irish pubs - Bradleys and Bar Below. Check out the english publications such as poland monthy and new warsaw express as they sometimes have details of meeting for expats. Also, you might try get hold of a tourist magazine inyourpocket as thay normally has details of where expat meetings happen.

good luck

Real Estate / Has the Poland real estate bubble popped? [12]

here is another website for real estate in Wroclaw: centrum.wroc.pl

In relation to you query, has it popped, prices have definitely come down since the large increases of about 2 years ago. Unfortunately, due to the state of affairs in the world and in poland, it is anyones guess, if the prices have bottomed out.

Language / Websites with Audio translation... plus phonetic spelling (pronunciation)? [7]

check out byki. They have a free version of words which you can download. Has pronunciations and spellings as well. Very simple words.

Study / Good cheap course to learn Polish in Warsaw [44]

Hi. Not sure how cheap you are looking for but you might check out iko.com.pl. They have intensive courses which can get you started off. While the price per course may seem a bit high, the hourly rate works out quite cheap.

Good luck.

Law / How to register a new business in Poland [129]

Hi. Just wondering if you will need this company on an ongoing basis. Setting it up is one thing, but then you have the returns to do, ZUS to pay etc. If you are going to be involved in developing your business then it would probably make sense. Alternatively, if this is a one off, would you know anyone you could trust that could run the invoice throught their company? Just a throught.

Law / Laundromats in Poland? Good business venture or not? [90]

i think you would find people who would be willing to use a laundromat. I have a washing machine, but it is crap and i would not mind going to a laundromat and getting all my stuff done in one or two washes. In relation to vandalism etc. You could try something like they have in San Francisco i.e. there is an attendant there who will do you washing for you if you want, for a little bit extra. Also, you could maybe tie it in with a Dry Cleaners as well, so you have someone there doing the dry cleaning stuff and then an open space for people to do their laundry.

Life / If I say POLAND, you say...? [100]

The country that never have change in their shops......

Language / 'MOZNA' - When is this used? [27]

Ah ok. That explains it. I was just getting use to asking my questions with 'Moge'(not that i can ask many) and then i came across a whole load of questions with 'mozna' and it confused me a bit.

Thanks for clarifying.
Vincent

Study / Good cheap course to learn Polish in Warsaw [44]

Hhmm...some of those courses in the Centre for Polish studies look interesting..!! Must check them out in the new year.
Vincent

Language / 'MOZNA' - When is this used? [27]

Thanks very much for all that information. Certainly clears it up.
Vincent

Off-Topic / PF members MEETUPS.....everyone welcome! [52]

if anyone is interested in a drink this weekend, let me know.

Off-Topic / PF members MEETUPS.....everyone welcome! [52]


Drop us a text if you are venturing out..i am actually in poznan this weekend so would be around and it woudl be nice to catch up.

Travel / Sports bar in Poznan (SKY) [11]

Dom Viking is still open and does advertise big matches. Not sure if they are the matches that you are lookin for. i think the Irish bar (Celtic Bar) just off the Rynek has sky sports...will get the address for you when i am out for lunch.

Off-Topic / PF members MEETUPS.....everyone welcome! [52]

Hi. I intend to be there this time.

Travel / CINNAMON CLUB Warsaw [7]

Where is lustro located...? I hard a mention of it the other morning...!!

Work / Will it be easy to find a job within 6-10 months of moving to Poland? [41]

Would there be any Serbian companies which have dealings in Poland? It might be an idea to check the polish embassy in Serbia or the Serbian Embassy in Poland (if there is one). Most embassies will have an enterprise wing which help businesses set up in the country where the embassy is in. So you might be able to identify some SErbian companies operating in Poland.

Travel / CINNAMON CLUB Warsaw [7]

Ok. Thanks. So as an early 40 year old, i might stick out a bit...!!! But do like the idea of the opening hours.

Language / Bookstore in Warsaw - Polish in 4 weeks LEVEL 2 [19]

Is there a level 2 book out as well? (Not that i have gotten very far in the first book..)

Actually, have just checked Amazon and you can get it there for 30 Pounds. Thanks for the tip off that there is a 2nd book.

Language / Bookstore in Warsaw - Polish in 4 weeks LEVEL 2 [19]

30 Pound + packaging...Against 45 zlt... A bit of a price difference...!!! Must drop into Empik to see if i can pick it up.
Out of curiosity, has anyone got this book. Just wondering what it covers.

PS. Where is Polanglo Bookstore?

Language / I need some encouragement from Polish language speakers! [30]

I so feel your pain...!!! As anyone who has started to learn polish will do.
As the others have said, spend a bit of time on words and phrase and then gradually introduce grammar to it. You will see where it all fits in over time. It is not going to happen overnight. I have had a few 'why am i bothering' moments, but then i go back to it with a fresh head, and it starts to make sense.

One thing is, that you wont learn it doing just and hour or two a week. I am determined to learn some level of polish this year so i am trying to give it an hour, at least, a day. I dont have a 'language' brain so it does take a while for stuff to sink in.

Keep at it.....

Travel / House clubs in Warsaw? [18]

There would be a number of clubs which play House Music...and with special DJs playing on certain nights...You have the choice of the 'upmarket' places and the underground clubs.