A good flat location: a factor worth its weight in gold

When choosing a flat, clients first of all pay attention to the location of the listings that interest them. They check how far the property is from their workplace, whether their children's school is on the way, and whether desirable cultural and entertainment attractions are nearby. These individually considered factors are not everything, however. Most people also attach importance to the reputation of particular districts. This is often decisive for interest in a listing. After all, what good is it that a flat is spacious and close to the centre if it is located in a district widely regarded as unfriendly, for example, to young families? Fortunately, this need not be an insurmountable obstacle.

Our potential buyers may say out loud that they do not listen to public opinion, but secretly they are swayed by what the majority says. It is hard to isolate yourself from widely circulating opinions – it is easier to simply accept them as true than to verify them yourself. So if Załęże in Katowice is widely regarded as a dangerous area, it is better to give houses for sale in that area a wide berth. Entrenched opinions about districts are unfortunately a considerable obstacle for an estate agency. Overcoming this barrier is quite a challenge, but once it is overcome, everything is much easier. Especially if the property is truly attractive and, apart from its location, has practically no other drawbacks.

As for the seat of the Silesian Voivodeship, for many years the most popular have been houses for sale in Ligota and flats for sale in Brynów. Of course, the city centre is also attractive, as are the Paderewski estate and the flats of the Tysiąclecia estate. An agent's listings from these areas usually get the most views, clients often call about them, ask for details and (most importantly) arrange viewings.

A good location of a house or flat for sale is therefore a big plus both for the agent handling the listing and for the owner of the property. On the other hand, however, one should not be put off from the start by properties located slightly less favourably – a district with a poor reputation is not everything. After all, many popular opinions are greatly exaggerated, and it can be dangerous even in the most reputable parts of the city. It is worth giving a chance to various points on the map of Katowice, and looking for properties to buy or rent in line with your own expectations and needs, rather than opinions that are not always reliable.