Author: Editor Eternel

In July 2025, Kraków’s parking market is exploding. With 150,000+ students and 9+ million tourists annually, every parking space is treasure. Prices are growing faster than apartments!

Numbers speak for themselves: a spot in Kraków center costs PLN 60,000-120,000. Rental? PLN 400-800 monthly. That gives 8-12% annual return – twice more than bank deposit! Zero maintenance costs, zero renovations.

Underground garages in new developments are the future. Developers sell them for PLN 40,000-80,000, but in 2-3 years value grows by 30-50%. Especially those with electric car charging capability – 20% premium to price!

Where to buy? Near universities (UJ, AGH), business centers (Quattro, High5ive), tourist districts (Kazimierz, Old Town). There, space deficit is chronic, and the city limits new ground-level parking.

Airbnb for parking already works! Apps like Parkme or JustPark let you rent space by hours. On event weekends, you can earn PLN 50-100 per day. That’s PLN 1500-3000 additional income monthly!

Future? City plans paid parking zones throughout Kraków by 2027. Street parking prices will rise to PLN 8-12/hour. Your garage space will be worth gold. Autonomous cars? They’ll also need charging places!

Tip: buy spaces in packages of 3-5. You negotiate better price, manage easier, can sell individually with profit. Some investors have 20-30 spaces and live just from rents!

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Our team at Eternel closed as many as 11 real estate transactions, including 2 apartment sales! This is the result of hard work, professionalism and the trust our clients place in us.

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July 2025 brings new trends that not only please the eye but really increase property value. Investment in proper design is the fastest way to increase sale price!

Top 2025 trends: Japandi (minimalism + coziness) – clean lines, natural materials. Earth colors – terracotta, olive, sandy beige. Sustainable materials – bamboo, cork, recycling. Wellness zone – mini spa in bathroom. Flexible spaces – room = office = gym.

What really increases value? Kitchen! New kitchen = +15% to price. Quartz countertop instead of laminate = +PLN 5000. Built-in A++ appliances = +8%. Kitchen island = must have 2025. Hidden sockets and USB chargers in countertops.

Spa bathroom: Walk-in shower instead of tub = +10% value. Rain shower 30+ cm = standard. Floor heating = necessity. LED mirror with bluetooth = wow effect. Bidet or washing toilet = international standard.

Smart = more $$$: Smart home system increases value by 5-8%. Basics: intelligent lighting (Philips Hue), WiFi thermostat, electronic locks, automatic blinds. Cost: PLN 5000-15000, value increase: PLN 20000-40000!

Balconies and terraces: Furniture = living room extension. Planters with automatic watering. LED lighting in floor. Windscreens. Built-in gas grill. It’s not a balcony, it’s “outdoor room”!

What to avoid? Floral wallpapers, “sonoma oak” panels, bright wall colors, wall-to-wall carpets, particle board furniture. This lowers value!

Golden tip: Hire a home stager before sale. Cost PLN 2000-5000, return in price 10x bigger!

📍 Eternel – Real Estate Agency

al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków

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July 2025, you’re buying your dream apartment, pay a deposit and… turns out it’s encumbered with mortgage or there’s an inheritance dispute. Nightmare? Can be avoided in 5 simple steps!

Step 1: Land Registry online (ekw.ms.gov.pl). Check: owner (matches seller?), mortgages (are they current?), claims and warnings, easements (right of way?). Cost: PLN 0, time: 5 minutes!

Step 2: Extract from KRS/CEIDG. Company selling? Check if it exists, who can sign contracts, if there’s no bankruptcy proceedings. Developer? Check history – how many investments completed.

Step 3: Development plan. At city office check: if area isn’t designated for road, if they’re not planning metro under building, if you can expand/change function. This is key for value!

Step 4: Key certificates. From cooperative/community – if there are no debts. From tax office – tax arrears. From bailiff – if there’s no enforcement. Don’t be shy to ask!

Step 5: Property history. Ask neighbors! Flood? Fire? Loud previous tenants? Planned renovations in building? District social media is a knowledge mine.

Red flags 🚩: Price much below market, time pressure (“must decide today!”), no spouse consent, power of attorney instead of owner, reluctance to show documents, offer only “cash, quickly”.

Pro tip: Hire a lawyer! PLN 1500-3000 is nothing compared to risk of losing PLN 500,000. Good lawyer will find problems invisible to layperson.

📍 Eternel – Real Estate Agency

al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków

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In July 2025, as the market stabilizes after years of growth, proper apartment presentation can determine sales success. With average prices at PLN 20,139/m² in Kraków, every percent matters!

First rule: depersonalization. Remove family photos, personal memorabilia, and controversial decorations. Buyers must be able to imagine their life in this space. Neutral wall colors (white, grays, beiges) work like a blank canvas for imagination.

Small repairs = big returns. Fix leaking faucets, squeaky doors, loose handles. A cost of PLN 500-1000 can increase perceived value by PLN 10,000! Fresh paint in kitchen and bathroom is an investment that always pays off.

Lighting makes a difference! Replace bulbs with warm 3000K LEDs, add lamps in dark corners. Professional photos taken in natural light increase listing interest by 300%. First online impression decides whether buyers will come for viewing.

The magic of scent – bake cookies before showing or use vanilla-scented candles. Fresh flowers in a vase, clean windows letting in light, hidden personal items. These are details that make buyers “feel at home.”

In 2025, technology helps! 360° virtual tours increase inquiries by 40%. Drones for aerial shots show the surroundings. AI analyzes optimal furniture placement. Modern presentation is now standard, not luxury.

Timing is crucial. Best months are September-October and March-May. Avoid holidays and vacations. With current market stabilization, well-prepared apartments sell on average in 45-60 days.

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The rental market is undergoing fundamental changes. Short-term rentals can generate 2-3 times higher monthly revenue than traditional long-term leases, but require significantly more engagement and investment.

Facts about short-term rentals: the global market reached $183 billion in revenue in 2024. Airbnb dominates with 44% market share. Occupancy is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2025. Properties in tourist, mountain, and coastal locations perform best.

Long-term rental offers stability. The median rent in the US is $1,373 (December 2024) with a -0.6% year-over-year decline, indicating market stabilization. In Poland, rents are growing slower but steadily. Single-family homes show 4.4% annual rent increases – a niche worth noting!

Generation Z (66.1 million aged 13-27) is becoming the dominant renter group, slightly ahead of Millennials (67.8 million aged 28-42). Younger tenants prefer flexibility and modern amenities, favoring short-term rentals.

Regulations are tightening. Rent control laws apply in 8 US states. In Poland, the regulatory environment remains relatively stable, though foreign investments are subject to control when acquiring 20%+ voting rights by non-EU investors.

Best approach? Diversification. Part of the portfolio in long-term rentals ensures stable cash flows, while short-term rentals maximize revenue in attractive locations.

📍 Eternel – Real Estate Agency

al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków

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Global real estate sentiment is the strongest in three years. Cross-border investments increased 31% year-over-year in H2 2024, reaching $37 billion – the highest level since mid-2022.

What’s attracting investors’ attention most? Data centers lead across all regions – Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Demand driven by AI and critical supply shortages create exceptional investment opportunities. Industrial and logistics properties attract a record 47% of all cross-regional investments.

Europe receives over 40% of global cross-border flows, positioning markets like Poland favorably. Nearshoring and e-commerce growth drive demand for warehouses and distribution centers. Poland, as a gateway to Eastern Europe, particularly benefits from these trends.

2025 forecasts are optimistic – global investments are expected to rise to $952 billion. That’s a 27% increase from 2024! Investors seek markets offering political stability, growing economies, and attractive returns.

REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) offer an average dividend yield of 4.1% versus 1.3% for the S&P 500. Best-performing sectors include data centers, healthcare, and logistics. It’s a way to diversify portfolios without direct property purchases.

Poland with 14.8% price growth and strong economic fundamentals attracts increasingly more international capital. Will you seize this opportunity?

📍 Eternel – Real Estate Agency
al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków
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Sustainable construction isn’t just a trend – it’s a necessity. The EU requires all new buildings to be nearly zero-emission by 2030. This revolution is already affecting property values and investment decisions.

LEED certificates bring measurable benefits. Certified buildings use 25% less energy and 11% less water. This translates to lower operational costs and higher rents – tenants are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly spaces.

Smart building technologies are a must-have. Energy optimization systems deliver 10-30% savings, while predictive maintenance reduces costs by 20-40%. The investment pays off within 6 months to 2 years – one of the fastest returns in the industry!

80% of PropTech investments in 2023 had ESG components. Institutional investors increasingly require green certificates as an investment condition. Without them, it’s harder to secure financing and achieve higher valuations.

Poland is catching up. New projects in Kraków, Warsaw, and Wrocław standardly include ecological solutions. Developers who ignore this trend risk losing competitiveness.

The future belongs to buildings that “think” – using AI to optimize energy consumption, predict failures, and automatically adjust to user needs. Is your property ready for this transformation?

📍 Eternel – Real Estate Agency
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July 2025 brings breakthrough changes. After years of crazy growth, the market enters a stabilization phase. Prices in Kraków reached PLN 20,139/m² – 25% year-on-year growth, but new apartment sales dropped 27.78% in Q1 2025. This isn’t a crisis, it’s normalization!

NBP cut rates to 5.00% (from 5.25% in May), and analysts predict another 150 basis points cut by year-end. Great news for borrowers – average mortgage rates currently at 7.57%, but expected to fall below 6% by December.

“Key to the Apartment” program launches in H2 2025 with PLN 500 million budget for 50,000 people. Interest subsidies from 1.5% for singles to 0% for families of 5+. An opportunity for those waiting for better conditions.

Inflation dropped to 4.1% in June (from 4.7% in December 2024). GDP to grow 3.3% in 2025 and 3.0% in 2026. Unemployment at 2.8% – lowest in Europe! Wages growing 6.2% annually. Economic fundamentals are strong.

Foreign investors are back! Q1 2025 global transactions reached $185 billion (+34% YoY). Poland attracts 52% of CEE region investments. In 2024, foreigners bought over 14,300 apartments – Ukrainians lead with 380,000 m².

PropTech revolutionizes the market – $615 million invested in Q1 2025. AI in property management is now standard. 82% of tenants demand smart technology. Agencies without digital transformation will be left behind.

Forecast? Price growth will slow to 3-5% annually after 2025. That’s a healthy level. Rentals will maintain 6%+ profitability. Kraków will remain a leader thanks to tourism (9+ million visitors) and students (150,000+). Time to act strategically, not emotionally!

📍 Eternel – Real Estate Agency

al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków

📞 +48 577 707 032 (WhatsApp, Telegram)

📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://www.eternel.agency/

📲 Telegram: @Eterneladmin

The rental market is undergoing fundamental changes. Short-term rentals can generate 2-3 times higher monthly revenue than traditional long-term leases, but require significantly more engagement and investment.

Facts about short-term rentals: the global market reached $183 billion in revenue in 2024. Airbnb dominates with 44% market share. Occupancy is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2025. Properties in tourist, mountain, and coastal locations perform best.

Long-term rental offers stability. The median rent in the US is $1,373 (December 2024) with a -0.6% year-over-year decline, indicating market stabilization. In Poland, rents are growing slower but steadily. Single-family homes show 4.4% annual rent increases – a niche worth noting!

Generation Z (66.1 million aged 13-27) is becoming the dominant renter group, slightly ahead of Millennials (67.8 million aged 28-42). Younger tenants prefer flexibility and modern amenities, favoring short-term rentals.

Regulations are tightening. Rent control laws apply in 8 US states. In Poland, the regulatory environment remains relatively stable, though foreign investments are subject to control when acquiring 20%+ voting rights by non-EU investors.

Best approach? Diversification. Part of the portfolio in long-term rentals ensures stable cash flows, while short-term rentals maximize revenue in attractive locations.

📍 Eternel – Real Estate Agency

al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków

📞 +48 577 707 032 (WhatsApp, Telegram)

📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://eternel.agency/

📲 Telegram: @Eterneladmin

The Polish government’s housing strategy for 2025 centers on the “Key to the Flat” program launching in the second half of 2025, targeting approximately 50,000 people with PLN 500 million in allocated funding. This program offers interest rate subsidies ranging from 1.5% for single-person households to 0% for families with five or more members, with subsidies lasting 10 years for loans taken through end-2025.

Current mortgage rates average 7.57% for new PLN-denominated housing loans as of March 2025, though the National Bank of Poland’s recent rate cuts to 5.00% haven’t yet fully reflected in market rates. The NBP’s dovish stance with additional 150 basis points of cuts expected by year-end signals improving credit conditions ahead.

This monetary easing comes as analysts project rate cuts will have greater market impact than new housing programs due to restrictive eligibility criteria. The social housing investment program allocates PLN 2.5-5 billion in 2025 funding, targeting 15,000 municipal units with up to 80% subsidies for municipalities.

📍 Eternel – Real Estate Agency
al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków
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🌐 https://eternel.agency/
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