Poland is a Central European country bordered by Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, and Russia. Its northern boundary meets the Baltic Sea, while the southern border rises to its highest point at Rysy. Major rivers like the Oder and the Lusatian Nysa define its geography. The population and economy concentrate heavily in its major urban centres, led by the capital, Warsaw, alongside key regional cities such as Krakow and Wrocław.
In practice, Poland's housing market is highly concentrated in its major cities and specific provinces. The Masovian Voivodeship, which surrounds Warsaw, holds the largest share of the country's housing stock and ranks among the most expensive regions alongside the Pomeranian Voivodeship and the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Warsaw itself contains far more housing than any other city and commands the highest prices. Buyers looking for more affordable options find lower costs in the Łódź Voivodeship or the Silesian Voivodeship, where cities like Łódź and Katowice offer cheaper housing.
