wielki pan
25 Sep 2011
News / Europeén Union will finance the 2nd Warsaw metro line. Good news. [60]
Who is paying for it and is it a loan?
if people are looking forward to this new metro line and why.
Who is paying for it and is it a loan?
wielki pan
25 Sep 2011
Real Estate / Cost to build in Eastern Poland - Ideally per m2 [71]
thats sums it up, yeah....what do you call a shark though???
A happy builder is a good builder.
thats sums it up, yeah....what do you call a shark though???
wielki pan
25 Sep 2011
Law / How deep is the Gloom in the Poland's Economy [84]
sounds like doom and gloom when building in Poland, however if you divide the costs into 13 its not that bad? the fact remains people never lay foundations in the winter, its done in summer, leave for 1 years to allow the earth to settle and think about buildling in the 2/3 yr.. I know getting permission to build is a nightmare, if one neighbour objects it can really put a spanner in the works, I'm going through a paper warfare with my miasto, its 13months and still counting, I predict it will take me 4 years to complete my project. The easy way is to bribe people, but I'm not prepared to do so. Don't doubt what you are saying, but I sense things are getting better and this sick communist mentality is disappearing, or maybe not!
On 13 apartments, the man that issues the "energy certificate" ( or HIPS as its known in the UK) wanted £200.00. per apartment but managed to talk him down to £900.00. as a job lot.
sounds like doom and gloom when building in Poland, however if you divide the costs into 13 its not that bad? the fact remains people never lay foundations in the winter, its done in summer, leave for 1 years to allow the earth to settle and think about buildling in the 2/3 yr.. I know getting permission to build is a nightmare, if one neighbour objects it can really put a spanner in the works, I'm going through a paper warfare with my miasto, its 13months and still counting, I predict it will take me 4 years to complete my project. The easy way is to bribe people, but I'm not prepared to do so. Don't doubt what you are saying, but I sense things are getting better and this sick communist mentality is disappearing, or maybe not!
wielki pan
23 Sep 2011
Real Estate / Cost to build in Eastern Poland - Ideally per m2 [71]
Not as bad as it was many years ago Mr D, don't forget people built there own homes on cheap labour (few bottles of vodka) and sometimes used stolen materials etc. Things have tightened up especially with regard to getting permits and inspections. I wonder how construction companies arrive at a figure of 5000zl a metre, not withstanding it takes a average person 2 months to get this sort of money.
Poland is an utter disaster in this respect.
Not as bad as it was many years ago Mr D, don't forget people built there own homes on cheap labour (few bottles of vodka) and sometimes used stolen materials etc. Things have tightened up especially with regard to getting permits and inspections. I wonder how construction companies arrive at a figure of 5000zl a metre, not withstanding it takes a average person 2 months to get this sort of money.
wielki pan
22 Sep 2011
Law / How deep is the Gloom in the Poland's Economy [84]
I've never seen a house/apartment for this price, Poles would love to have a large free standing house, but know that could not afford it, both to build and maintain. Thanks for your view, but you seem to be all over the place, firstly a house is only worth what somebody is prepared to pay and secondly in a major economic downturn all rules of investment go out the window. Just look at the American situation people borrowed to buy mac mansions and almost overnight the price of their investments fell by half and secondly no one wanted to buy into a sick housing market, these well off people were forced to walk away and ended up living in cars at local parks. I know the situation in Poland is different but one thing is for sure if there is a second economical downturn people will be forced to sell at rock bottom prices. Poland seems to be going well but who knows, how is it going to pay for major reforms and pay retirement pensions. Has somebody done a audit on the state of Polands finances?
The cost of building you say is up to 6000zl a metre, (seems very) I wonder what the real cost is or are these inflated by the builders.
I like your last comment that your only care for my Polish family and friends, sounds nice but that type of thinking is negative and could easily be your undoing.
The thing that most Polish people want is a house/flat/apartment, between, 60-70m2 with 2 bedrooms. The cost has to be around 200-250,000. Unless the land can be bought very cheaply, this is not going to happen., especially in the big cities.
I've never seen a house/apartment for this price, Poles would love to have a large free standing house, but know that could not afford it, both to build and maintain. Thanks for your view, but you seem to be all over the place, firstly a house is only worth what somebody is prepared to pay and secondly in a major economic downturn all rules of investment go out the window. Just look at the American situation people borrowed to buy mac mansions and almost overnight the price of their investments fell by half and secondly no one wanted to buy into a sick housing market, these well off people were forced to walk away and ended up living in cars at local parks. I know the situation in Poland is different but one thing is for sure if there is a second economical downturn people will be forced to sell at rock bottom prices. Poland seems to be going well but who knows, how is it going to pay for major reforms and pay retirement pensions. Has somebody done a audit on the state of Polands finances?
The cost of building you say is up to 6000zl a metre, (seems very) I wonder what the real cost is or are these inflated by the builders.
I like your last comment that your only care for my Polish family and friends, sounds nice but that type of thinking is negative and could easily be your undoing.
wielki pan
22 Sep 2011
wielki pan
21 Sep 2011
Law / How deep is the Gloom in the Poland's Economy [84]
Thanks for your comment Mr D, how will this effect building cost, ie people wanting to build? How long will people sit when they are facing a huge mortgage? This could suggest price of real estate coming down. As I have stated in previous post, I believe that real estate in Poland has not gone up in the last 2 years, but still cheap for people living in the west. The biggest problem is the red tape when wanting to do something.
Thanks for your comment Mr D, how will this effect building cost, ie people wanting to build? How long will people sit when they are facing a huge mortgage? This could suggest price of real estate coming down. As I have stated in previous post, I believe that real estate in Poland has not gone up in the last 2 years, but still cheap for people living in the west. The biggest problem is the red tape when wanting to do something.
wielki pan
21 Sep 2011
Law / How deep is the Gloom in the Poland's Economy [84]
Thanks for responding Pawian, it would be good if you stopped attacking the messenger and start giving examples/facts, my interest in this topic refers to a IMF global forecast and a article in thenews.pl/1/12/Artykul/54175,Budget-shortfall-for-2012 I think forum members are pretty much switched on and aware of articles on the global financial crisis. Lets not live amongst the fairies and assume Poland will not be effected in a second downturn, the question I was trying to pose is how it will effect people in various industries, my particular interest is the building sector. my mention of trolls was tongue in cheek, sorry but sometimes people have there own agenda, its a serious topic.
Thanks for responding Pawian, it would be good if you stopped attacking the messenger and start giving examples/facts, my interest in this topic refers to a IMF global forecast and a article in thenews.pl/1/12/Artykul/54175,Budget-shortfall-for-2012 I think forum members are pretty much switched on and aware of articles on the global financial crisis. Lets not live amongst the fairies and assume Poland will not be effected in a second downturn, the question I was trying to pose is how it will effect people in various industries, my particular interest is the building sector. my mention of trolls was tongue in cheek, sorry but sometimes people have there own agenda, its a serious topic.
wielki pan
21 Sep 2011
Law / How deep is the Gloom in the Poland's Economy [84]
This post is not for you, The current state of the economic crisis is nothing to be laughed at, look at the IMF predictions and then make valid comments
Furthermore, Poland's economy is the only one in EU that continued to grow from 2009 to 2010 (source: Wikipedia)
We are talking about 2012
If you don't want a discussion don't post in a public forum. As you have, provide some sort of information to backup your claim and question.
This post is not for you, The current state of the economic crisis is nothing to be laughed at, look at the IMF predictions and then make valid comments
Furthermore, Poland's economy is the only one in EU that continued to grow from 2009 to 2010 (source: Wikipedia)
We are talking about 2012
wielki pan
21 Sep 2011
Law / How deep is the Gloom in the Poland's Economy [84]
Sorry but I think this post is not for you, you don't have to be a Rhodes Scolar to work out that France/Italy/Germany are in dire trouble. I don't think Poland is buried in gold. Please refer to the IMF home page for forcast.
Sorry but I think this post is not for you, you don't have to be a Rhodes Scolar to work out that France/Italy/Germany are in dire trouble. I don't think Poland is buried in gold. Please refer to the IMF home page for forcast.
wielki pan
21 Sep 2011
Law / How deep is the Gloom in the Poland's Economy [84]
The current IMF forcast for the EU countries for 2011/12 is not good news for Poland. Can I ask for comments from people who may be effected ie people in business/people buying and selling homes and of course people working in private companies who may need to down size. This is a serious topic please no trolls.
The current IMF forcast for the EU countries for 2011/12 is not good news for Poland. Can I ask for comments from people who may be effected ie people in business/people buying and selling homes and of course people working in private companies who may need to down size. This is a serious topic please no trolls.
wielki pan
20 Sep 2011
News / Should Poland leave the EU institution? [147]
trade in what? China is the new player in this field who will trade in anything. The big issue is that Poland will have to repay its debts and thats the catch 22 situation, this would leave Poland bankrupt and a new Greece.
Poland would stand to lose a fair bit of trade through leaving the EU though other arrangements exist.
trade in what? China is the new player in this field who will trade in anything. The big issue is that Poland will have to repay its debts and thats the catch 22 situation, this would leave Poland bankrupt and a new Greece.
wielki pan
20 Sep 2011
Real Estate / Cost to build in Eastern Poland - Ideally per m2 [71]
I suppose the poor just use old bed sheets or leave exposed windows. I just might qualify the cost of building, in that you can use cheap stuff or five star quality things.
i've never noticed many folk here bother with quality drapes. must be an english thing
I suppose the poor just use old bed sheets or leave exposed windows. I just might qualify the cost of building, in that you can use cheap stuff or five star quality things.
wielki pan
20 Sep 2011
Real Estate / Cost to build in Eastern Poland - Ideally per m2 [71]
A bit lean, must be a small house, if you want to install quality appliances/drapes/doors etc, you may need to double it...
We have budgeted about 350K (zl).
A bit lean, must be a small house, if you want to install quality appliances/drapes/doors etc, you may need to double it...
wielki pan
19 Sep 2011
Law / Bringing dollars to Poland, what interest rates can I negotiate? [32]
I think you are trolling, a person with this sort of money would be getting professional advice and doing his own research.
I think you are trolling, a person with this sort of money would be getting professional advice and doing his own research.
wielki pan
19 Sep 2011
Law / Bringing dollars to Poland, what interest rates can I negotiate? [32]
I thought it was much, much higher, 100k is only peanuts, your are a small player, take away tax, fees and the uncertain zlote forget it.
Lets say 100k
I thought it was much, much higher, 100k is only peanuts, your are a small player, take away tax, fees and the uncertain zlote forget it.
wielki pan
19 Sep 2011
Law / Bringing dollars to Poland, what interest rates can I negotiate? [32]
How much money are we talking about? Also Polish tax laws re bank interest, transferring funds.
I initially wanted to find out about what advantage / disadvantage lets say a 1 month lokata at 3%
How much money are we talking about? Also Polish tax laws re bank interest, transferring funds.
wielki pan
19 Sep 2011
Law / Bringing dollars to Poland, what interest rates can I negotiate? [32]
Till you know what you want stay put...best leave money is US banks and use your credit card to obtain cash...I don't think Poland is for you, plenty of good US beers.
That scares me a bit. Cutting off these practices is easier said than done, since they're making more money than ever giving out loans. Would you know, where I could get information on the health status of Polish banks? Balance sheets?
Till you know what you want stay put...best leave money is US banks and use your credit card to obtain cash...I don't think Poland is for you, plenty of good US beers.
wielki pan
16 Sep 2011
Law / Why is US $ getting so high or Polish zloty falling? [60]
Did poland pay its debt under communism.... I don't think so...I think most countries waived the debt.
Did poland pay its debt under communism.... I don't think so...I think most countries waived the debt.
wielki pan
16 Sep 2011
Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]
Perhaps not 3 times but it will double, I've noticed that Real Estate Agencies don't give the asking price but just say the property is negotiable. I hazard a guess that the agent checks out the nature of the buyer and sets the price accordingly
can be sure you ll be quoted 3 times the Polish prices for absolutely everything(services,flats ,etc) you wish to purchase or rent!
Perhaps not 3 times but it will double, I've noticed that Real Estate Agencies don't give the asking price but just say the property is negotiable. I hazard a guess that the agent checks out the nature of the buyer and sets the price accordingly
wielki pan
16 Sep 2011
Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]
There very good points, normally the family home is handed down to other family members, and there is no pressure to sell if you don't need to, I think the future will change the mentality of buying and selling.
There very good points, normally the family home is handed down to other family members, and there is no pressure to sell if you don't need to, I think the future will change the mentality of buying and selling.
wielki pan
15 Sep 2011
Law / Why is US $ getting so high or Polish zloty falling? [60]
Please quote your source, I think its in the range of 252,900,000,000 dollars.
The entire DEFICIT of Poland in 2010 (as I read) was only about 10 bln Euros
Please quote your source, I think its in the range of 252,900,000,000 dollars.
wielki pan
15 Sep 2011
Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]
Very true, part of the Polish thing, these same people when purchasing properties love a bargain, I've heard one insult the owner by saying his property was worth half the price..In fairness though the Poles are very inexperienced in real estate transactions, they are also cautious and like all of us love money. I think things will change a lot very soon when people will not be able to repay their loans etc.
Very true, part of the Polish thing, these same people when purchasing properties love a bargain, I've heard one insult the owner by saying his property was worth half the price..In fairness though the Poles are very inexperienced in real estate transactions, they are also cautious and like all of us love money. I think things will change a lot very soon when people will not be able to repay their loans etc.
wielki pan
14 Sep 2011
News / 4th Polish Republic may re-emerge [244]
Very expensive.. not sure, what about Mr Walesa... Living in some of these places was the luck of the draw ie no strings attached... get back to the point please
Very expensive.. not sure, what about Mr Walesa... Living in some of these places was the luck of the draw ie no strings attached... get back to the point please
wielki pan
14 Sep 2011
News / 4th Polish Republic may re-emerge [244]
I don't think Żoliborz is a elite part of Poland.
wielki pan
Funny to see all these PIS drones on the forum. They all seem to live outside of Poland :) Maybe that is why they know the mood of the country so well
They know because of experience.
elite Żoliborz
I don't think Żoliborz is a elite part of Poland.
wielki pan
Funny to see all these PIS drones on the forum. They all seem to live outside of Poland :) Maybe that is why they know the mood of the country so well
They know because of experience.
wielki pan
14 Sep 2011
News / 4th Polish Republic may re-emerge [244]
once again confirms your anti polish stance! Sorry old chum!
once again confirms your anti polish stance! Sorry old chum!
wielki pan
14 Sep 2011
News / 4th Polish Republic may re-emerge [244]
Mr D once again your anti Polish hysteria has overcome your emotions! Do you support Tusk a unknown type, whose real identity is questionable, is he German is he a mate of Putin is he a traitor?
PiS are about as unpopular as it gets
Mr D once again your anti Polish hysteria has overcome your emotions! Do you support Tusk a unknown type, whose real identity is questionable, is he German is he a mate of Putin is he a traitor?
wielki pan
14 Sep 2011
Australia / Mail problem- Poland to Australia, delivery time frame [40]
Was it by ship or plane?? by plane it takes about 7 to 10 days, by ship between 2 and 3 months... normally nothing to worry about... . The polish Post system has greatly improved over the years.... If it was registered etc it will come.. good luck
Was it by ship or plane?? by plane it takes about 7 to 10 days, by ship between 2 and 3 months... normally nothing to worry about... . The polish Post system has greatly improved over the years.... If it was registered etc it will come.. good luck
wielki pan
13 Sep 2011
Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]
Thats because of the Polish mentality...ask any Pole if he would purchase a property he would always say the price was too high.
Thats because of the Polish mentality...ask any Pole if he would purchase a property he would always say the price was too high.
wielki pan
13 Sep 2011
Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]
The fact remains that sellers inflate their prices, knowing buyers like a discount or bargain. I've never seen a auction or set sale something I think Poland is not ready for. The golden rule remains that buyers dictate the price of a property. ie a place is only worth what a person is prepared to pay.
If they can afford to wait ,why sell at a lower price? I personally hate the anglo saxon habit of bargaining for everything. If your budget is 300.000PLN why visit places proposed at 600 000 PLN ? It is annoying for the seller and a waste of time and energy for everyone.
The fact remains that sellers inflate their prices, knowing buyers like a discount or bargain. I've never seen a auction or set sale something I think Poland is not ready for. The golden rule remains that buyers dictate the price of a property. ie a place is only worth what a person is prepared to pay.