Renovated apartments can be tens of percent more expensive

Renovating a home is a significant source of stress for a majority of Poles, with 57% reporting high levels of anxiety associated with the process. However, this stress is counterbalanced by a strong belief in the financial benefits, as 71% acknowledge that renovations significantly increase a property's market value.

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Although renovation is still primarily associated with sleepless nights and exceeding the budget, our approach to finishing works has become more pragmatic. Refreshing an apartment is no longer just due to the need to change the interior or a sense of obligation.

Research indicates a correlation between age and renovation stress. While 43% of respondents aged 18-24 find renovations very stressful, this figure rises steadily with age, reaching 67% among those aged 55 and older. Despite these anxieties, the pragmatic approach to home improvement is growing, with many seeing renovations not just as a cosmetic change but as a strategic financial decision.

Even seemingly minor updates, such as painting walls, replacing light fixtures, or refinishing floors, can elevate a property's appeal and price. Data from Nieruchomosci-online.pl shows that apartments in "good" condition commanded an average 6% higher asking price than those needing "refreshing" in the second quarter of 2026. More substantial renovations yield even greater returns, with properties in "very good" condition seeing asking prices up to 25% higher than those requiring major repairs.

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It is often also a conscious financial decision, because the vast majority of respondents are aware that renovating a property increases its market value.

The most frequently renovated room is the kitchen, cited by 33% of respondents who undertook renovations in the past year. Bathrooms (29%), bedrooms (27%), and living rooms (25%) follow closely. The study also highlights that most Poles undertake renovations in stages, with only 18% reporting a comprehensive, general overhaul as their most recent project, likely due to the high costs of both materials and labor.

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Even minor works, such as painting walls, replacing lighting elements, renovating doors or floors, remove the label of a property needing refreshing and can increase its price.