Flats in Giszowiec, Katowice

Giszowiec – a good location

Giszowiec is one of the oldest and most recognisable districts of Katowice. Residents of Katowice and the surrounding area know it for its buildings and historic character. Numerous publications have been written about this part of the city (the best known being “Czarny Ogród” – “The Black Garden”).

The district lies in the south-eastern part of Katowice, a few kilometres from the centre. This is no problem at all, as KZK GOP and MZK bus stops are located very close to one another in Giszowiec. Getting around by car is also easy. Two main transport routes run here: the DK 86 national road and the A4 motorway.

Giszowiec has walking trails and cycle routes. There are four educational facilities here, and getting to schools in neighbouring districts is quick and easy.

Flats for sale in Giszowiec

Most flats in Katowice – Giszowiec are between 40 m² and 60 m² in size. The rooms are separate from one another. You can find secondary-market flats with one, two and three rooms, with multi-room flats being the most common. The housing in Giszowiec is varied. There are areas of single- and multi-family houses, multi-storey buildings, blocks of flats and tenement houses. Residential buildings in this district are located close to green areas. Prices of 2- and 3-room flats in Katowice – Giszowiec are around 150,000 PLN. This is a very reasonable and attractive price range – especially in the very heart of the voivodeship.

Flats to rent – Giszowiec

Flats to rent in Giszowiec are located in multi-storey residential buildings (blocks of flats, tenement houses). You can rent studio flats and flats with 2–4 rooms. It is worth deciding which floor you are interested in, as the buildings have many storeys. Flats to rent in Katowice – Giszowiec often come with basic furnishings, which means you can move in straight away. Renting a flat involves paying a deposit (equal to one, or possibly two, months' rent). There are various types of heating to choose from, e.g. gas, central or coal. Some flats to rent in Giszowiec have balconies. Renting a studio flat costs from 800 to 1,000 PLN per month, while flats with several rooms can cost from 1,000 to 1,800 PLN. The price depends on the condition of the building, the location, the need for additional renovation or furnishing, the distance from the bus stop and the type of building. Sometimes water, gas and other utility charges are included in the rent; sometimes these costs have to be added separately.

Financial matters

Deciding to buy a flat in Katowice – Giszowiec or to rent a property that needs renovation involves costs and investment. For many years, a large number of investors and clients of the Katowice-based REMAX Gold estate agency have opted for a loan. The Katowice company has long-standing cooperation with financial partners. As a result, the mortgage terms it offers clients are very favourable and competitive. The formalities are handled smoothly and quickly. REMAX Gold treats each client's case individually, so the most favourable terms can be agreed for those interested.