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Residential construction sector in Poland 2008

PMR MarketInsight Methodology

This report was prepared using PMR's MarketInsight Methodology. PMR MarketInsight is a methodology
developed by PMR which assists in the complex preparation of industry reports. It defines the ways in which
data should be collected for such reports and outlines the methods to be used in analysing the information collected in order to obtain a true picture of the market in question. It also contains special procedures to follow in the case of
incomplete market.
PMR MarketInsight precisely defines report content and structure. Industry reports prepared using PMR
MarketInsight are based on information from a variety of available statistical, industry (specialist press, the internet),
general and official sources as well as information from PMR's own database and primary research independently
carried out by PMR. The sources we use are individually tailored to each project. PMR MarketInsight is the result of
over 10 years of experience in conducting industry analysis on Central and Eastern European markets.

Report description

Our report paints a comprehensive and detailed portrait of the current status of the residential construction market in Poland.
Report presents findings backed by solid data, including investments and construction permits information for both single-family dwellings and multi family apartment complexes.
It profiles major players in the industry, and outlines details of the most extensive recent construction contracts and reports on their progress.
Forecasts are provided for both the new residential construction and renovation segments of the market, with special emphasis on the effects of recent demand and changing economic conditions.

Date: September 2008
Language: English or Polish

Language / Licence	Single	5 Users	Corporate	Global
English or Polish	1800€	2700€	3600€	4500€
English and Polish	2520€	3780€	5040€	6300€

Key sections

Section One focuses on the current residential construction market in Poland. Data on the size and volume of housing reserves, prices of materials and services – as well as home and mortgage prices – are presented and evaluated in terms of relationship to other EU countries. Legal changes that affect the current and future markets are explained, and construction and assembly output data is provided by investment type, and project focus (investment or renovation).
Section Two is dedicated to providing a closer look at current construction projects as indicated by permits issued, investments initiated and homes completed. Data is presented to enumerate current housing construction by number of permits and average time required for project completion. This section also focuses on completed residential construction projects, classified by completion time, construction method, size (surface and cubic measure, number of storeys) and number of houses in use
ranked by construction type.
Section Three focuses on forecasts as to the value of housing construction for the period 2008-2011, number of permits to be issued and projects begun. This section also provides future trends in homes prices, mortgages, demand and supply, prices of materials, construction costs, and situation of investors.
Section Four presents voivodships data by number of permits, projects begun, homes completed (also in major cities), value of construction output, types of investors and types of buildings.
Section Five provides detailed profiles and contact information for the main contractors at work in
the Polish residential construction market, assembled using in house and industry sources.
Section Six focuses on the developers driving the residential construction sector in Poland, their
investment sources and details of major contracts and agreements currently in force and also in the
planning stages.
Section Seven presents the major planned residential projects and the biggest construction
contracts signed between contractors and developers.

TABLE OF CONTENT
I. Methodology 9
II. Executive Summary 15
III. Residential sector as a part of the construction market 21

Housing stock 21
Construction and assembly output 24
Housing loans 28
Housing prices 32
Prices of construction work and construction materials 34
Land for residential construction 41
Legal changes relevant to residential construction 43

IV. Building permits, housing starts and housing completions 49

Building permits and housing starts 49
Housing completions 55
Dwellings by the degree of urbanisation 58
Dwellings by construction period 60

V. Development forecast for residential construction
in 2008-2011 63

Macroeconomic environment 63
Mortgage loans 64
Demand for housing 65
Sale of dwellings bought for speculative purposes 65
Supply of dwellings 66
Increase in the number of turn-key homes 68
Housing prices 69
Impact of energy performance certificates
on housing prices 70
Situation of developers 70
Developer margins 71
Construction of residential buildings – contracting 71
The situation of individual investors 72
The value of construction output 72

VI. Residential construction by voivodship 75

Construction and assembly output 75
Housing completions 79

VII. Profiles of major housing contractors 101
VIII. Profiles of major property developers 123
IX. Major residential projects completed in Poland 161
X. List of graphs 171
XI. List of tables 175
XII. About PMR 177
XIII. Contact PMR 178

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Report overview

Changes in price and demand are creating a ripple effect in the Polish residential construction sector.
Investors, developers and contractors are focused on current contracts in anticipation of possible sales
growth or market slowdown.
Residential construction sector in Poland 2008 presents current economic and market data, as well as
solid analysis and forecasts for the Polish housing sector, including:

housing reserves according to the form of ownership, basic installations
the Polish residential housing market in comparison to that of other EU nations
current construction and assembly data by investment stage and type, and vovoidship
comprehensive forecasts for construction and assembly output over the reporting period
prices of housing, mortgages construction services and materials
legal changes affecting the Polish residential housing market.

Current construction conditions are revealed and analysed in this report, with emphasis on projects in
progress. Learn about:

the number of permits finalized and current residential projects underway, classified by type of
construction and voivodship
average construction times, listed according to type of construction
number of homes currently under construction in Poland
projected number of permits and new constructions slated to begin during the forecast period.

This report details the total numbers of homes within the Polish construction market that are:

contracted for use while still under construction
completed and ready for occupancy, classified by city and voivodship
completed and classified by size – including surface and cubic measure and number of storeys
completed and classified by type of construction
forecast number of houses given to use.

The major contractors at work in the Polish residential housing market are described using detailed
profiles containing:

market share of viable residential construction projects
size of business and number of employees
complete contact information.

The major developers at work in the Polish residential housing market are described using detailed
profiles containing:

market share of investment in residential construction projects
size of business and number of employees
complete contact information.

The major residential projects in the Polish residential housing market are described using detailed

profiles containing:
developer
number of flats
precise location
designer
general contractor
completion date.

The biggest construction contracts signed between contractors and developers in Poland in recent 16 months are described and present:

developer
contractor
contract value
completion date
investment description.

This report is essential to the activities of:

senior management personnel of construction companies active in Poland and surrounding areas
strategic planners and executives of firms considering entry into the Polish construction market
companies engaged in construction and those active in the production and distribution of building
materials in the region
architectural and consultancy firms interested in this market
developers interested in participation in the Polish residential construction market
consultants and analysts that provide advice and intelligence to governmental and business
organizations, as well as those seeking investment opportunities.

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