Many Polish cities gotta prepare for crucial rent increases, which will enter into force from Tuesday. In any cases the fees will even increase by 25%, which is simply a serious burden for home budgets.
Reasons for the increase
The main reason for the rent increase is the rising cost of maintaining the property. Price increase Energy, water and municipal services forces cooperatives and housing communities to rise fees. In addition, growth Minimum wage up to PLN 4666 gross from 2025 will increase the cost of services specified as cleaning and maintenance of buildings.
According to the analysis, the top burden is due to the increase in electricity and heating costs. Additionally, the increase in property taxes, which in 2024 reached evidence levels, importantly affected cooperative budgets.
Scale of increases in different regions
Rent increases are not uniform and vary according to location. For example:
- Wrocław – Nowy Dwór residents gotta face an average rent increase of PLN 100 per month.
- Lublin – “Motor” cooperative announced a 50% increase in the renovation premium, which means an increase from PLN 1.5 to PLN 2.25 per m2.
- Write – increases are planned even by 80%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National increases are average in 10% to 25%but local differences may be significant. Cities specified as Warsaw and Kraków have higher base rates, which means even more burden for tenants.
Impact on home budgets
Rent increases represent a major challenge, especially in the context of inflation and rising cost of living. According to the data of the Central Statistical Office, the average three-person household in Poland spends on housing PLN 1333 per month, which represents an increase of 8% compared to the erstwhile year.
Additional fees may increase the debt of residents. In Poland, the backlog for unpaid rents is already around PLN 290 millionand the average debt of 1 tenant is PLN 15 600.
Resident reactions
Many residents are dissatisfied with the upcoming increases. In Przemyślów residents of municipal premises who were to experience a rent increase by 100-120%They objected to the City Council. akin sentiments be in another cities where protests and petitions to local authorities are organized.
Future projections
Experts foretell that the growth trend will proceed in the following years. Although the government has announced freezing of energy prices for households for the first 9 months of 2025, however, this does not include all the costs associated with the maintenance of the property. In addition, expanding salaries of employees in the service sector and inflation will lead to further increases in fees.
What can residents do?
In the face of the upcoming increases, a fewer steps should be considered:
- Analyze the household budget and find areas where you can save.
- Consult building managers on the possible reductions or distribution of payment fees.
- Use available support programmes, specified as housing allowances that offer local governments.
Rent increases are a real challenge for many Poles. It is worth being aware of the changes ahead and preparing for fresh conditions, while at the same time seeking to limit their impact on the home budget.
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