Author: Editor Eternel

“We viewed apartment via FaceTime at 6 AM to catch good light” – laughs Mr. Michał. With his wife they bought 65m² in Grzegórzki without being in Poland once during entire process. Madness? Maybe. But increasingly common.

In our agency 30% of clients are Poles from abroad. London, Dublin, Chicago. Returning or investing. Pandemic taught us to work remotely. Also in real estate purchase.

The Kowalskis from Berlin searched for retirement apartment. Plan: return to Krakow in 5 years. “Wait? Prices rising, euro strong. We buy now” – they decided.`

Process took 3 months. They came only for finalization.

How does it work? Technology plus trust. Virtual tours are standard. But we go further. 360-degree camera, live streaming, even drone for showing area. Client sees more than at normal viewing.

Mrs. Anna from New York: “I viewed 5 apartments virtually. At third I knew – this is it”. We measured walls at her request, checked water pressure, recorded sounds at different times. “I felt like I was there”.

Key: detailed documentation. Photos of every corner, video with sound, plans with dimensions. Mr. Tomasz from Oslo asked for film how long walk to tram stop is. We recorded with commentary.

Technical inspection? No compromises here. We hire independent inspector. 30-page report, photos of every defect. Clients from Dublin resigned from apartment after report. “Better lose deposit than buy problem”.

Negotiations? Easier than in person. Lack of emotions during virtual viewing is advantage. The Szulcs from London negotiated 40 thousand discount. “Seller didn’t see our excitement” – they admit.

Documents? Notarial power of attorney. Polish consulates handle this. Or arrival only for finalization. Weekend in Krakow, signature at notary, keys in hand.

Biggest challenge? Trust. That’s why references crucial. 80% of our foreign clients are referrals. “I bought apartment through you, didn’t see you in person, but felt safer than with agency in London” – client wrote.

Is it worth it? The Wiśniewskis bought 2 years ago from Ireland. Just moved in. “Best decision. Apartment increased 20% in value, we have our place”.

“Never again” – these were Mrs. Agnieszka’s first words after moving with 3-year-old and 6-month-old baby. But after month in new apartment in Ruczaj admits: “It was worth it. Only next time I’ll do it differently”.

In our agency we often hear: “We’ll wait with moving until children grow up”. We understand. But sometimes life doesn’t wait. End of rental agreement, job in different district, growing family in too small apartment.

The Młynarskis were moving from studio in Grzegórzki to 70m² in Prądnik. With one-year-old Hania. Their strategy? Military operation.

Week 1: Hania went to grandma. Packing things child doesn’t need daily. 70% of apartment packed before little one realized something’s happening.

Week 2: Gradual familiarization. Daily trips to new apartment “for excursion”. Showed Hania her future room. Played there. Built positive associations.

Moving day: Dad with Hania at zoo, mom with crew in apartment. Evening Hania returned to partially furnished new home. Her room 100% ready.

Key: familiar objects immediately in place. Favorite teddy, night lamp, same blanket. In sea of changes – islands of stability.

Kowalski family with two children (4 and 6 years) chose different tactic. Involved children in process. Boxes painted as “spaceships carrying treasures”. Each child responsible for their toys. Chaos? Yes. But children felt control.

Biggest challenge? Sleep. New place, new sounds. The Zielińskis slept whole family in one room for week. “Camping in new home” – that’s what they called it. Children delighted.

Pro tip from mother of three: “Unpack kitchen first. Hungry child is unhappy child. Pizza third day in row isn’t end of world”.

Our advice? Prepare “first day box”. Diapers, wet wipes, favorite food, medicines, toys. What you’ll 100% need when rest is in boxes.

And remember – children are more flexible than you think. It’s us adults who make drama from moving. For them it’s adventure. If you’re calm, they will be too.

 

Eternel – Estate Agency

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The Malinowskis lived happily in 45m² in Dębniki. Until second son appeared. “Changing baby on washing machine because nowhere to put changing table” – recalls Mrs. Ola. That was moment they understood – they need more space.

In our agency we often help families who “outgrew” their apartments. But equally often we show that problem isn’t always in square meters.

Signal 1: Lack of privacy. Clients from Krowodrza: “I work remotely from kitchen, wife from bedroom, child studies in living room. Everyone hears everyone”. 50m² for three is too little when everyone’s home all day.

Signal 2: Tetris with furniture. “To get vacuum cleaner, must move bike that blocks closet” – story from Bronowice. When life is constant rearranging, time for change.

Signal 3: Guests are logistical nightmare. The Zielińskis stopped inviting friends. In 40m² dinner for 6 is Olympic challenge. Folding table blocks passage to bathroom.

Signal 4: Things everywhere. Shoes in hallway that’s also wardrobe and pantry. Toys in bedroom because children’s room is also office. Chaos despite constant cleaning.

Signal 5: Conflicts about space. “You left books on my desk again!” – when every centimeter is someone’s, arguments guaranteed.

But attention! Sometimes problem isn’t in size but organization. We showed Nowaks project reorganizing their 60m². Multifunctional furniture, clever storage, zones instead of rooms. “It’s like new apartment” – they said after month.

Client from Kazimierz wanted to move from 55m². Came to us frustrated. Turned out 30% of space was taken by things she hadn’t used in years. After decluttering: “I have too much space!”.

When really time for bigger? When reorganization doesn’t help. When children need own rooms. When work from home is necessity, not whim. When quality of life drops despite optimization attempts.

Our advice? Before deciding to move, do audit. What really bothers? Size or organization? Sometimes home organizer for 2 thousand solves problem that seemed to require move for 100 thousand.

And if it’s time for bigger – we help find not just more meters but better quality of life.

The Wiśniewskis lived 25 years in house in Bronowice. 150m², garden, 4 bedrooms. Perfect for family with three children. Today? “We feel like museum custodians” – says Mrs. Maria. Youngest son moved out year ago.

It’s story we hear increasingly often. Parents over fifty, empty house, heating bills disproportionate to needs. And dilemma – stay or change?

In our agency we call it “rightsizing” – adjusting home to current life stage. Not downgrade, not defeat. Smart decision.

The Nowackis from Wola Justowska made it 2 years ago. Sold 180m² house for 2.5 million. Bought 90m² apartment in center for 1.3 million. The difference? “We travel, help children, live” – they say.

But it’s not just about money. It’s quality of life. Mrs. Anna from Przegorzały: “Cleaning 150m² is half of Saturday. Garden is another day. Now I have 70m² and time for myself”.

Biggest barrier? Emotions. “Here children took first steps” – we hear. We understand. That’s why we help find apartment that will be new chapter, not end of story.

Optimal size for 50+ couple? Our experience says: 70-90m². Bedroom, office/guest room, spacious living room. In center or near transport. Elevator mandatory.

Clients from Krowodrza exchanged house for apartment near Planty. “Cinema, theater, restaurants at hand. We feel like students” – they laugh. They’re 58.

Finances? Selling large house often leaves surplus 500 thousand – million. That’s capital for retirement, travels, passions. Or support for children buying first apartments.

Timing is crucial. Don’t wait until house maintenance becomes burden. Plan ahead. Market for single-family homes is good but not eternal.

Hardest moment? First weekend in new apartment. “What have we done?” – some think. Month later? “Why didn’t we do this earlier?”.

If your children flew the nest, maybe time to think about new one? Smaller, more comfortable, more “yours”?

Eternel – Estate Agency

📍 al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków

📞 +48 577 707 032 (WhatsApp / Telegram)

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Through a few years of operation we’ve seen hundreds of moves. Chaotic, stressful, but also perfectly organized ones. What differentiates them? Plan and preparation.

Mrs. Katarzyna was moving from 90m² house in Wola Justowska to 50m² apartment in center. “I thought I’d go crazy” – she said after. But survived thanks to our checklist, which we’ll share today.

Start 8 weeks before moving out. Sounds absurd? The Kowalskis started 2 weeks before. Effect? Night packing, lost documents, damaged devices. Overpaid moving company by 3 thousand for express mode.

Week 8-6: Selection. This is hardest stage. From 90m² to 50m² you won’t move everything. Rule of three piles: keep, sell, throw away. Clients from Bronowice earned 15 thousand selling furniture they didn’t need.

Week 5-4: Moving company. Not first from OLX. Check reviews, insurance, experience. Good company costs 2-4 thousand for 50m². But worth it. Professionals pack delicate items better than you.

Week 3-2: Systematic packing. Room by room. Labeled boxes. “Kitchen – glasses” will save hours when unpacking. Photos of box contents on phone – brilliant patent from Kazimierz client.

Last week: Formalities. Registration, electricity, gas, internet. Long list but manageable. Pro tip: Do it Thursday. Friday offices are besieged.

Moving day: Survival backpack. Documents, medicines, chargers, change of clothes, toilet paper. Sounds funny? The Wiśniewskis searched for toilet paper in 50 boxes at 11 PM.

First 24 hours in new: Don’t unpack everything. Bed, bathroom, kitchen. Rest can wait. Order pizza. You deserved it.

Biggest mistake? “It’ll work out somehow”. It won’t. Chaos breeds chaos. Plan breeds calm.

In our agency we give clients complete moving checklist. 47 points that guide through process. Because selling or buying apartment is just beginning of adventure.

 

Eternel – Estate Agency

📍 al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków

📞 +48 577 707 032 (WhatsApp, Telegram)

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The Nowak family faced classic dilemma. 60m² apartment for major renovation in Kazimierz for 500 thousand or new 50m² in Czyżyny for 700 thousand? They sat with us for calculations. Result was surprising.

 

Apartment for renovation seems like opportunity. 500 thousand is fair price. But let’s add costs. “Turnkey” renovation is minimum 2000 PLN/m². At 60m² comes out 120 thousand. But that’s optimistic variant.

In practice? You tear up floors – turns out installations need replacement. You plan 120, spend 180. Plus 6 months living in dust or renting elsewhere. Stress, decisions, crew control. We know this from hundreds of cases.

Clients from last year bought 70m² for renovation in Podgórze. Budget: 150 thousand. Final: 230 thousand and 9 months of nerves. “If we knew, we’d buy new” – they admit today.

But there are pluses. You renovate for yourself. Every detail to your taste. Apartments in old construction often have better proportions, higher ceilings, thicker walls. That counts.

New apartment is peace. You enter, unpack boxes, live. Zero surprises. Developer warranty, everything works. But you pay for this comfort. And often get lower quality materials than you’d choose yourself.

The Nowaks? After week of analysis chose… for renovation. Why? “We always dreamed of apartment in tenement. New block doesn’t excite us”. We helped find proven crew, realistic budget set at 180 thousand.

Our advice? If you like control, have time and nerves of steel – renovation can be adventure with happy ending. If you value peace and predictability – pay extra for new.

Key rule: to renovation budget add 50%. If you still can afford and still want – act. If not – keep looking.

 

Eternel – Estate Agency

📍 al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków

📞 +48 577 707 032 (WhatsApp, Telegram)

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What revolutionary trends in residential architecture are shaping the future of construction worldwide? We analyze the most interesting innovations from different continents.

SCANDINAVIA – SUSTAINABILITY PIONEER

Stockholm introduces mandatory passive buildings from 2025. New Hammarby Sjöstad 2.0 district produces 120% of needed energy through solar panels and heat pumps. Cost: 15% higher than standard, but 8-year payback.

Copenhagen tests “living buildings” – clay and straw constructions that purify air. BioCity project uses moss facades reducing CO2 by 40%.

ASIA – VERTICAL CITIES OF THE FUTURE

Singapore revolutionizes vertical living. Sky Habitat is a 38-story complex with hanging gardens on every level. Residents have access to 2,000 sqm of greenery on the 15th floor.

Hong Kong introduces micro-living: 18 sqm apartments with multifunctional furniture. Price: $8,000 per sqm, but full equipment and concierge services.

NETHERLANDS – FLOATING COMMUNITIES

Amsterdam tests Waterplein – floating district for 750 families. Buildings rise 3 meters during floods. Construction cost 30% higher, but zero flood risk.

Rotterdam builds floating pavilions from recycled ocean plastic. One pavilion = 500,000 PET bottles.

POLAND IN THE VANGUARD

Warsaw: Mennica Legacy uses photovoltaic facades generating 40% of building energy

Kraków: Fuzja is Poland’s first building with BREEAM Outstanding certification

Gdansk: Young City introduces smart apartments with IoT and voice control

THE FUTURE IS NOW

Trends for 2025-2030:

– 3D printed apartments (60% lower cost)

– Smart glass changing transparency

– Air purification systems in walls

– Modular apartments expandable vertically

 

Eternel – Estate Agency

📍 al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków

📞 +48 577 707 032 (WhatsApp, Telegram)

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“Why do I need an agency when there’s OLX and Otodom?” – we hear this question regularly. And we understand it. In the internet age, it seems everyone can buy or sell an apartment themselves. But can they really? Let us share a few stories from our 10 years of practice.

Story one: Negotiations that changed everything

The Kowalski family found their dream apartment in Salwator. Price? 1.2 million PLN. “Too expensive, but we fell in love” – they said. We took over. After market analysis and conversation with the owner, we discovered he was selling due to urgent cash needs. We negotiated 1.05 million PLN. Our commission? 25,000 PLN. Saved for client? 150,000 PLN. Simple math.

Story two: Disaster avoided

A young couple wanted to buy a “bargain” apartment in Czyżyny. Price 20% below market. Red flag immediately lit up for us. We checked documents – the apartment had an unpaid loan secured against it, which the seller “forgot” to mention. If they’d bought alone, they’d have a legal nightmare for years.

Story three: Time is money

A businessman from Warsaw needed to quickly sell an apartment in Kazimierz. He listed it himself. After 3 months – zero serious offers. We took over. Professional photos, targeted marketing, our client base. Sold in 3 weeks for 95% of asking price. Sometimes speed is more important than maximum price.

What do we actually do?

Market analysis – We know prices of every street, every building. We know what affects value. Recently a client wanted to overpay 80,000 PLN for an apartment “with a view”. We showed him identical one floor lower costs exactly that much less.

Network of contacts – We have clients who don’t yet know they want to buy. Owners thinking about selling. 30% of our transactions are offers that never hit the portals.

Negotiations – It’s art, not science. We know when to push, when to let go. We know psychology of both sides. On average we get 5-7% discount for buyers.

Legal protection – We work with lawyers, know the traps. Check land registries, debts, zoning plans. Boring? Yes. Crucial? Absolutely.

Time savings – Client views 5-6 selected apartments instead of 30 random ones. Doesn’t waste weekends on fruitless visits.

Emotional support – Sounds trivial? Buying an apartment is the second most stressful life moment (after wedding). We’re guides, advisors, sometimes psychologists.

What about costs?

Yes, we charge commission. Usually 2-3% of transaction value. But in 90% of cases client still comes out ahead thanks to:

– Better negotiated price

– Avoided mistakes

– Saved time

– Peace of mind

When DON’T you need an agency?

Let’s be honest. If you’re buying from family, know the market like your pocket, have time and nerves of steel – handle it yourself. We respect that.

But if you value your time, want to avoid costly mistakes and have certainty you got the best possible deal – we’re here for you.

Best compliment we’ve heard? “I thought agencies were unnecessary middlemen. Now I know it’s an investment that pays back.”

In our agency we don’t sell apartments. We help people find homes.

That’s a difference you feel in every transaction.

 

Eternel – Estate Agency

📍 al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków

📞 +48 577 707 032 (WhatsApp, Telegram)

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Yesterday we showed two identical apartments in the same tenement on Dietla street. Identical size, same layout, same condition. The difference? One on second floor for 650 thousand, another on fourth for 750 thousand. That 100 thousand is the price of Wawel view.

The client stood long by the window, looking at the castle in setting sun. “It’s beautiful, but is it worth 100 thousand?” he asked. We hear this question regularly. And the answer isn’t simple.

From purely financial perspective, view is luxury. For that 100 thousand you could renovate entire apartment, buy parking space or… have 100 thousand in pocket. But market shows apartments with views sell faster and won’t get cheaper.

We checked our data from last 5 years. Apartments with “wow view” (Wawel, Vistula, city panorama) gain value on average 2-3% yearly more than those without view. After 10 years this difference might pay off.

But there’s something else. Client who bought apartment with view of Planty two years ago told us recently: “Every morning when I drink coffee looking at greenery, I know it was worth it. You can’t price this”.

On other hand, young couple chose apartment without view but 15m² larger for same price. “I prefer extra room for child than view” – husband argued. And they were right too.

Our advice? If you plan to live long, view might be worth extra payment. Daily communion with beauty has its value. If it’s investment for 3-5 years, better bet on size and location.

And yesterday’s client? Chose the view. “All my life I dreamed of apartment with Wawel view. Now or never”. Sometimes dreams are more important than calculations.

 

Eternel – Agencja Nieruchomości

📍 al. Jana Pawła II 58, lok. 2.1, Kraków

📞 +48 577 707 032 (WhatsApp, Telegram)

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une is the time when thousands of parents face the same dilemma. Their child got into university in Krakow. What now? Dormitory, rental or maybe buying a small apartment?

In our agency we help hundreds of families make this decision every year. And we know there’s no one right answer. Every family is different, every situation unique.

Dormitory seems the obvious choice. Cheap, close to university, child will meet peers. But we know the reality. Places are scarce, conditions often leave much to be desired. And prices aren’t that low anymore. In Krakow we’ll pay 600-800 PLN monthly for a double room.

Rental is a popular option. Room in student apartment costs 800-1200 PLN plus bills. Studio apartment is an expense of 1800-2500 PLN. Over 5 years of studies that’s 100-150 thousand zlotys. Money that disappears forever.

More and more parents consider a third option. Buying a small apartment. Sounds crazy? Not necessarily. Let’s do simple math. 25m² studio in Ruczaj or Czyżyny costs about 400,000 PLN. Loan payment with 20% down payment is about 2500 PLN. Same as rent.

But here’s where magic begins. After 5 years of studies the apartment remains. You can sell it, rent it out, leave it for child’s start in adulthood. Instead of 150 thousand spent on rent, we have valuable asset.

Recently we helped a family from Rzeszów. They bought 28m² in Grzegórzki. Daughter lives there, has her own place, doesn’t worry about roommates. She rents out space in second room to a friend. 800 PLN monthly covers part of payment. Parents pay less than they would for rent.

Of course, it’s not option for everyone. You need down payment, creditworthiness, trust in child. But worth considering. Especially if you plan financial support throughout studies.

Most important advice? Don’t make decision in rush. Come, let’s talk, analyze options. We’ll help find solution that fits your situation. Because nothing is more important than peace of mind about child’s safety and future.

 

Eternel – Estate Agency

📍 al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków

📞 +48 577 707 032 (WhatsApp, Telegram)

📧 [email protected]

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Yesterday we stood with a client on a balcony of an apartment on Dietla street. He looked at the city panorama and said something that made us think. “Ten years ago I couldn’t imagine Krakow would look so modern while preserving its character.”

He’s right. We’ve been working in this industry for a decade and observe the city’s metamorphosis every day. Zabłocie transformed from an industrial district into an innovation center. Nowa Huta attracts young artists and entrepreneurs. Bronowice expanded so much that the boundary between city and suburbs completely blurred.

But some things don’t change. Tenement houses in the center still have their unique charm. Planty remains the green heart of the city. Main Square still pulses with life in every season.

What fascinates us most is how buyer expectations change. Once only square meters and location mattered. Today they ask about energy efficiency, remote work possibilities, common spaces in the building. Young people no longer want “show” apartments. They want living space.

Prices? Yes, they’re rising. But standards and possibilities are rising too. Today for the price of an apartment from 10 years ago we get a modern apartment with underground parking, gym and roof terrace. It’s not the same quality of life.

Our work has changed too. We’re no longer just intermediaries. We’re advisors, market analysts, sometimes psychologists. We help people not just find an apartment, but understand what they’re really looking for.

Krakow 2025 is a city of possibilities. For young professionals, families, seniors, investors. Everyone finds their place here. You just need to know where and how to look. We help with this every day.

 

Eternel – Estate Agency

📍 al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków

📞 +48 577 707 032 (WhatsApp, Telegram)

📧 [email protected]

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Warsaw, Berlin or Prague? Where does real estate investment make the most sense in 2025? We conducted a detailed analysis of three hottest markets in Central Europe.

WARSAW – DYNAMIC LEADER

• Average price per sqm: €2,700 (8% year-over-year growth)
• Mokotów and Żoliborz breaking records with prices above €3,200/sqm
• Rental yield: 4.2% annually
• New developments: over 15,000 apartments under construction
• Most expensive districts: City Center (€4,000/sqm), Mokotów (€3,500/sqm)

BERLIN – STABLE GIANT

• Average price: €6,800 per sqm (stabilization after years of growth)
• Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg – above €9,000 per sqm
• Rent regulations limit increases but guarantee stability
• Rental market: very high demand, low supply
• Foreign investors constitute 35% of buyers

PRAGUE – RISING PHENOMENON

• Average price: €4,200 per sqm (12% year-over-year growth)
• Vinohrady and Nové Město exceed €6,000 per sqm
• Highest growth potential in the region
• Rental yield: 5.1% annually
• Tech boom attracts young professionals

CONCLUSIONS

Warsaw offers highest market liquidity and financing availability. Berlin guarantees long-term investment stability. Prague has the greatest value appreciation potential but comes with higher risk.

Eternel – Estate Agency

📍 al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków

📞 +48 577 707 032 (WhatsApp, Telegram)

📧 [email protected]

🌐 eternel.agency

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