How often do Poles move? There is the latest report

Poles change their place of residence on average 3.6 times in their lives, and the most respondents as the main reason for moving indicated life challenges – according to the Otodom report published on Tuesday. Interest in small houses located on the outskirts of voivodship cities is growing.

As the authors of the report pointed out, among the people who have moved in the last 5 years 37 percent. As a reason, he mentioned life challenges, 32 percent declared that the changes resulted from the beginning of new stages of life, while 31 percent. indicated the search for comfort. Statistically, Poles move 3.6 times in their lives.

Otodom data indicate that 72 percent Planning to buy a house or apartment on the primary market, they are looking for a place of residence for themselves. In turn, 14 percent He wants to invest in a second property with a view to supporting loved ones, especially children or aging parents.

Although the share of four -room apartments and larger apartments in the offer fell from 18 percent. In 2019, up to 14 percent In 2025, Otodom data show the growing interest in real estate adapted to life in a multi -generational model. Searching for this type of premises appeared on the OTODOM website in 2025 on average 150 times a month – more than in the case of smaller real estate adapted to the needs of seniors.

According to the report, a group of people who change their place of residence is also present on the housing market, wanting to escape from difficult relationships. The reason is often bad experiences with roommates – 20 percent. or the owner of the apartment – 18 percent Feeling more happiness after moving was declared by 54 percent. people.

The search for peace, quiet and contact with nature as the main motivation to change the apartment was indicated by 11 percent, respondents. Of these, 58 percent decided to move to another town, including 44 percent moved from the city to the countryside.

As the authors of the report noted, for a long time the number of advertisements about the sale of houses on the outskirts of cities is at least twice as high as in the case of real estate located in central parts. This difference is constantly growing, especially since the pandemic. People who decide to buy a house on the outskirts are increasingly choosing smaller Metroes.

“It is a signal that it is no longer about space, but about the very possibility of having a house outside the city. In April 2025, 36 percent of the offered houses located on the outskirts of voivodship cities were houses with an area of ​​70 to 125 sq m. In Warsaw, the participation of this type of offers increased in six years by as many as 13 percentage points,” Milena Chełchowska pointed out. (PAP)

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