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How to get the tenant to pay the rent on time in Poland
If you want your tenant to pay the rent on time without a delay, you must first of all set the rules. The main rule is…
Read moreGuaranteed rent – new service from Sim Property in Poland
The biggest issue for landlords is a non-paying tenant or a void period – simply lack of regular rental income. This is especially problematic if your…
Read moreEU court decision on Polish mortgages in Swiss Francs (CHF)
Last week an EU court decided that clauses of a mortgage indexed in CHF are illegal and should be removed. In consequence the mortgage should be…
Read morePolish GDP growth forecast revised upwards
Driven by private consumption and investments the Polish economy has been performing very well in the last few months. GDP grew 3.9% in Q2 year-on-year (4% in…
Read morePros & cons of short vs long term rentals for owners
We’re often asked by property owners whether it’s better for them to rent out their properties either on a short or long term basis. This article…
Read morePolish property market breaks records in 2016
In some regards the Polish property market broke records in 2016, and in other regards it was a very normal year. With one of the lowest…
Read morePerpetual usufruct in Poland comes to an end
Perpetual usufruct in Poland is a sort of a public ground lease, you can find more details about it here. The Polish government is currently working…
Read moreHow tenant bills are handled in Poland
We're often asked by our foreign property management clients, who are not familiar with the Polish system, how the utility bills connected with their property are handled when a…
Read moreCan foreigners buy property in Poland?
EU citizens can freely buy properties in Poland, except from agricultural land and forests. Non EU citizens (apartments) who have a visa or permission for long term stay in…
Read moreNegative equity in Poland and how Polish banks deal with it
Primarily as a result of the popularity of Swiss Franc (CHF) mortgages during the Polish property boom of 2004-2008, the subsequent increasing exchange rate between the CHF…
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