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Polish Debt Hits Record 86.5 Billion PLN: Rising Living Costs Blamed by 60% of Debtors

Sixty percent of indebted Poles believe that if not for the rising cost of living, they would not have fallen behind on their financial...

Polish IT Sector Faces Rising Debt and Market Pressure Despite Growing Demand for Specialists

For years, the IT industry has been perceived as a stable sector, recording growth and offering good career prospects. As many as 51 percent...

On average, a bookstore closes in Poland every three days. The industry appeals for market regulating regulations

According to data from Dun & Bradstreet, cited by BIG Info Monitor, there were 2,200 bookstores operating in Poland at the end of 2023....

The supply of new apartments is growing. Prices are stagnant

In October, developers introduced more apartments to the market than they sold. In Łódź, Poznań, and cities of the Upper Silesian-Dąbrowa Metropolitan Area, the...

Housing Loan Demand Drops by 16.5% YoY in October 2024, but Month-to-Month Applications Rise

The value of inquiries for housing loans fell by 16.5% year-on-year in October 2024, according to the BIK Housing Loan Demand Index. The Index's...

Decline in the number and value of loans for micro-entrepreneurs in September 2024

In September 2024, compared to September 2023, banks granted fewer loans to micro-entrepreneurs, both in quantity (-13.7%) and value (-11.5%). In terms of number,...

Overview of Poland’s Non-Bank Loan Market

The Polish non-bank loan market is based on two main distinct, specific product segments. The first one are purpose loans, characterized by the low...

Surge in Polish Rental Market Faces Rising Costs and Mounting Debt Issues

According to Eurostat, a mere 13% of Poles rent housing, a figure decidedly below the EU average of 31%. The limited possibilities of property...

Manipulation and Social Engineering Dominate Data Fraud in 2024: Key Insights from BIK’s Anti-Fraud Report

Manipulation and social engineering techniques with the use of artificial intelligence are the most popular methods of data fraud in 2024. Individuals who become...

Debts in the Automotive Industry Are Growing at Full Speed

The automotive industry in Poland is one of the driving forces of economic growth, accounting for approximately 8% of GDP. In the first half...

Housing Market Situation in Poland: Developers Assess Sales in Q3 2024

No Decision on Government Program, High Interest Rates, and Summer Vacation Impact Q3 2024 Housing Sales. The lack of decisions regarding government programs, persistently high...

Demand for Housing Loans Decreases, but the Value of Loan Applications Increases

The value of housing loan inquiries decreased by 16.9% year-on-year in September 2024, according to the BIK Mortgage Loan Demand Index. This figure indicates...

Who is Currently Buying Apartments in Poland? – Commentary on September Data

To gain a full picture of the current housing market situation, it’s essential to compare the latest data from BIK with data from the...

Polish Non-Bank Loan Market Sees Significant Growth in Both Purpose and Cash Loans in August 2024

The Polish non-bank loan market is divided into two main product segments: purpose loans and cash loans. In August 2024, purpose loans dominated in...
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