In May 2025, the Polish Sejm adopted an amendment to the Developer Act introducing significant changes designed to increasetransparency in the real estate market and providing better protection of homebuyers. The new regulations impose additional disclosure obligations on developers and introduce mechanisms to ensure greater price transparency.
Transparency of housing prices
One of the main objectives of the amendment is to require developers to disclose asking prices. Under the new rules, developers are required to publish the following information on their websites and on the government portal dane.gov.pl:
- the price per square meter of usable floor area for each apartment or single-family house offered for sale,
- the total price of the property or of its relevant part,
- the costs of associated spaces, such as basements or garages, where these are not included in the price of the apartment,
- information on any additional payments that the buyer is required to make to the developer.
The purpose of this change is to make it easier for potential buyers to compare offers and to enhance transparency and market competitiveness.
Developers’ informational obligations
The new regulations also require developers to maintain their own websites containing:
- general information from the prospectus regarding the development project or investment task,
- the address of the company’s registered office or principal place of business,
- the address of the sales office,
- contact details allowing buyers to reach the developer easily,
- information on the location of the development project or investment undertaking.
These obligations apply from the start of sales until the transfer of ownership under the final contract relating to a given project.
Sanctions for non-compliance
The amendment also introduces consequences for failing to comply with new requirements. Where full information on housing prices or other purchase-related costs is not provided, this may be constitute a violation of developer’s informational obligations. In particular, if the price published on the developer’s website or on the public portal is lower than the price stated in the contract, the buyer has a statutory right to relay on the more favourable price.
This mechanism is intended to protect consumers against unfair pricing practices and ensure that developers maintain accuracy and transparency. Additionally, failure to comply with these obligations may lead to administrative consequences, including fines imposed by the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK).
Developer Guarantee Fund (DFG)
The amendment also clarifies the operation of the Developer Guarantee Fund, which protects buyers’ funds in case of developer insolvency. Previously, contributions to the fund applied only to new projects launched after the original 2022 Act entered into force. Under the new regulations, this obligation also cover projects started before July 1, 2022, provided that sale of apartments within the project has not yet been completed. Contributions will be calculated according to current rates, which createadditional costs for developers but at the same time significantly strengthen the financial protection available to consumers.In practice, the fund acts as a “safety net” – if a developer goes bankrupt, clients’ funds can be refunded even if the project remains unfinished.
Entry into force
The law will take effect one month after its publication in the Journal of Laws. Developers must quickly implement procedures and update documentation, including prospectuses, website content and sales systems. Although a short transitional period is provided, developers who started selling apartments before the law’s entry into force will have two months to fully comply. In practice, this requires investing in new technologies solutions and staff training. While these changes create organizational challenges for some companies, they also mark an important step towards greater transparency, standardization and professionalization of the real estate market in Poland.
Summary
The 2025 amendment to the Developer Act introduces significant changes aimed at increasing transparency in the real estate market and strengthening protection of homebuyers. The new obligations concerning prices disclosure and additional information are intended to help potential buyers make more informed purchasing decisions.
