Ukrainian buyers have become a key driving force of the Polish real estate market. In August 2025, it’s worth looking at facts and debunking myths about the largest group of foreign investors in Poland.<\/p>\n
Who are Ukrainian buyers?<\/strong> 65% are IT specialists with income 15-40K PLN\/month. 20% run their own businesses in Poland. 15% are families reuniting after relocation. Average age: 32 years. 78% have Polish residence cards. 45% plan to stay permanently.<\/p>\n What do they buy?<\/strong> Apartments 45-65 m\u00b2 (60% of transactions) – for families. Studios 25-35 m\u00b2 (25%) – for investment. Apartments 70+ m\u00b2 (15%) – businesspeople. Locations: near metro\/SKM, districts with Ukrainian shops, near IT companies.<\/p>\n Budgets and financing<\/strong>: Average transaction: 450-650K PLN. 40% pay cash(!). 35% loan from Polish bank. 25% mixed financing. Down payment average 35-40%. Price negotiations: -3-5% (less than Poles).<\/p>\n Most popular districts<\/strong>: Ruczaj – “little Ukraine”, everything in Ukrainian. Bronowice – close to AGH and IT companies. Pr\u0105dnik – good price-quality ratio. Czy\u017cyny – infrastructure development. Grzeg\u00f3rzki – proximity to center and station.<\/p>\n Rent or live?<\/strong> 55% buy for own use. 30% rent to compatriots (often below market). 15% Airbnb or long-term rental. Ukrainian tenants prefer Ukrainian owners – easier communication.<\/p>\n 2025 trends<\/strong>: Growing interest in suburban houses. More buying second apartment for investment. Ukrainian real estate services sector developing. Forecast: another 15-20% growth in purchases in 2025!<\/p>\n Tip for sellers<\/strong>: Listing in Ukrainian = 40% more inquiries. Flexible approach to documents. Patience in translations. Cooperation with Ukrainian-speaking agent is key!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ? Eternel \u2013 Real Estate Agency<\/p>\n al. Jana Paw\u0142a II 58, unit 2.1, Krak\u00f3w<\/p>\n ? +48 577 707 032 (WhatsApp, Telegram)<\/p>\n