Plots without houses

POLAND There is one group of future home owners that normally has no contact with developers. Such people buy land themselves to build their own houses. They have always faced a number of challenges, such as ensuring access to electricity, water and sewage facilities and - not least of all - the challenge of traipsing from one government office to another to collect all the necessary permits. However, some developers are now regarding them as potential clients. Four projectsRezydencje Leśne in Warsaw's Młociny district is an example of such a project. Situated next to Las Młociński forest near Kampinos National Park, it is a complex of 32 plots, ranging in size from 1,509 sqm to 2,210 sqm. The land, which comes with a ready infrastructure and building designs, is priced from PLN 850 (EUR 215) to PLN 1,280 (EUR 323) gross per sqm. Developer Echo Investment provides all the necessary support, without building the houses. The company also has two other projects where it does not inte