Case study

Rental for a repatriate family in central Poznan: 12 viewings and a lease in 2 weeks

A single father with two school-age children moved to Poland under repatriation. They had to leave a care centre quickly, enrol the children in school, and find housing while many landlords refused a foreign tenant with kids.

Situation

The client did not speak Polish, had no formal job yet, and relied mainly on repatriation support. Poznan's rental market (late 2025) is competitive: as a benchmark, 2-bedroom flats often fall in roughly PLN 2,940–5,775/month depending on area (market data, not this deal).

Brief

A spacious flat near the centre with good transport, schools, and shops. A legally safe lease — including an occasional lease (najem okazjonalny) if the landlord requires it.

What we did

Signing the lease and handover of keys after viewings in central Poznan
  • 12 viewings in 2 weeks.
  • Only 3 landlords willing to sign.
  • Rejected offers without land-register checks or with risky notary terms.
  • Negotiations, occasional lease paperwork, notary coordination, contract review.

Outcome

Within two weeks the family signed the lease and received keys to a spacious flat near the centre — children could start school and the family begin life in Poland.

Common questions

Many owners prefer a “safer” tenant profile; a foreign single father with children is often turned down. A solid contract, complete documents, and occasional lease paperwork when required help reduce risk for both sides.

No. Timing depends on budget, season, and tenant profile. This case combined intensive viewings and successful negotiations — not a guarantee for everyone.

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