The advantages of living in Silesia
Text from 2019. Laws, rates and prices may have changed since then. Ask an agent
REMAX Gold has been active on the Silesian property market for years. It is easy to see that this region of Poland is very distinctive. We know that many people are interested in buying or renting property in Upper Silesia, so we will present the advantages of living in Upper Silesia and describe the region.
Upper Silesia – a profile of the region
The Silesian Voivodeship is the most important region of our country when it comes to industry. It lies in the south of the country. Its strength is its transport links – national, regional and pan-European. The city with the largest population in this voivodeship is Katowice. Among the leading cities are Częstochowa, Sosnowiec, Gliwice, Zabrze, Bytom, Bielsko-Biała, Ruda Śląska, Rybnik, Tychy, Dąbrowa Górnicza and Chorzów. Upper Silesia is notable for its high degree of urbanisation. The huge population in this part of Poland represents considerable market potential. In all the big cities of the agglomeration we will find places connected with administration, higher education and culture.
The property market in Silesia
In Silesia there is still a wide range of flats and houses for sale or to rent. The Silesian conurbation is made up of 19 neighbouring cities. Katowice is the largest local market. The number of sale listings on all internet portals keeps growing. Both the secondary and the primary market operate here. The average rent in Katowice is 1,920 PLN, the highest in the region. The least, on average 980 PLN, is paid for renting a flat in Bytom.
Why is it worth it?
Many people move to Silesia. There are many good universities and institutions of higher education here. There are many conveniences in this voivodeship. You can choose a location to suit your needs. Travelling between cities is no problem at all. Tram, bus and rail lines make it easy. In cities such as Bytom, a flat can be bought or rented at very favourable prices. The range of schools is very interesting. As for jobs, you will find many here. You can make use of what the city has to offer according to your needs. Contrary to popular opinion, there are many parks and green spaces in Silesia. The wide range of recreation is also an advantage of living in Silesia.
Advantages of the region – Upper Silesia
- The best roads, newly renovated
- The A4 motorway and expressways
- Numerous cultural institutions
- A range of schools and higher education institutions
- Good earnings
- Favourable flat prices in some Silesian cities
Remember!
If you are interested in buying, selling or renting a property in Silesia, it is worth considering the help of an estate agent. An experienced agent knows the market, can advise you and will answer all your questions. On the REMAX Gold website you will find many listings concerning property transactions in Silesia.
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