Mergers and acquisitions in the residential market in Poland

The Polish residential real estate market has consistently proven its strength and dynamism over the years, becoming one of the leaders in construction across Europe. Despite global challenges and economic fluctuations, the sector is characterized by solid fundamentals, sustained strong demand, and the excellent financial condition of its leading players. All of this makes Poland an অত্য attractive market for investors.

We are currently at a turning point. After years of dynamic, organic growth that led to significant market fragmentation, the sector is now entering a phase of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This trend is driven not only by the desire to scale operations and diversify, but also by an inevitable generational shift. Many founders of development companies who started their businesses in the 1990s and early 2000s are approaching retirement age, often without a clearly defined internal succession plan.

This report aims to identify the conditions supporting consolidation in the Polish development market and to highlight that, for some market participants, such transactions may become unavoidable. It presents key macro- and microeconomic data confirming the market’s strength, assesses the current condition of the residential development sector, and points to succession challenges as a key catalyst for M&A activity.

Our goal is to demonstrate that the coming years will create a unique window of opportunity for strategic investors who, through well-executed acquisitions, can strengthen their market position. We also aim to provide guidance to development companies that will face succession-related challenges in the near future, helping them make well-considered decisions about the future of their businesses, whether through carefully planned succession or M&A transactions.