A few words about today's property buyers

Buying a flat is a major life decision for many people. There are also those who treat property as a way to invest their money, or even as a way to make money. Who buys property today? Which flats are the most popular? You will find answers to these and other questions in this article.

Who buys flats today?

Today, the people who most often decide to buy a house or flat are aged between 30 and 40. Most of them are couples looking for a home of their own, newlyweds or families with children. However, the share of singles who value independence and want a place of their own is also growing.

Compared with previous years, people aged 20 to 30 are also buying flats more often. Although there are far fewer of them than people in their thirties, the price per square metre is the highest in this group. Young people therefore aim for high-standard properties.

By contrast, interest in buying property among people aged 40-50 is falling compared with previous years. This desire has, however, grown among people aged 60+. As society keeps growing wealthier, retirees too are interested in new investments. In the autumn of life, buying a flat also often involves swapping a house for a smaller property, e.g. after the children move out or after the loss of a spouse.

Reasons for buying a flat

Besides people wanting to buy a property for themselves and their family, a growing group of people treat this kind of purchase as an investment. Buying a property to let on a long-term or short-term basis is a very popular solution. The former is usually chosen in Poland's student cities, while the latter works well in tourist destinations by the sea, in the mountains or in Masuria.

There is also growing interest in buying larger properties. Many people do not stop at buying one flat. As time passes and our means grow, we often sell our previous flat and invest in the next one - a bigger one.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that all these transactions are increasingly carried out through estate agents. Buyers and sellers are opening up to working with agents for many reasons. Above all, they want to save time and energy, both on searching for a flat and on creating a listing and attracting a potential buyer. It is decidedly easier to put the whole process in the hands of an experienced estate agent, who will take care of the entire procedure of searching for a new flat or selling a specific property. Contrary to appearances, we can also save money this way, thanks to a specialist's help in negotiating the best possible terms for the transaction.

And if you too are thinking about buying or selling a property and are looking for the right support, contact Marta Kulawik, an experienced expert who will effectively help you carry out your plans.