The market for small homes has been on a steady upward trend in recent years, with studio apartments and one-room flats recording significant price increases. This trend is particularly evident in Alexandroupoli, where demand for small apartments remains high while available supply is insufficient to meet market needs. <\/p>\n\n
Although it may seem paradoxical at first glance, smaller properties are often more expensive per square meter than larger\u2014and in many cases higher-quality\u2014apartments. This reflects a new reality: many buyers and tenants are no longer choosing the home they would ideally like to have, but rather the one they can afford. <\/p>\n\n
One of the main reasons for rising prices is the limited construction activity of the previous decade. For a long period, very few new homes were added to the market, leaving the available housing stock\u2014especially smaller properties\u2014in short supply. <\/p>\n\n
At the same time, rising construction costs have added further pressure. Common areas, kitchens, and bathrooms have roughly similar construction costs regardless of an apartment\u2019s total size. As a result, in smaller homes these costs are spread across fewer square meters, increasing the final price per square meter.<\/p>\n\n
The increase in building material costs further reduces developers\u2019 margins, forcing them to sell newly built properties at higher prices.<\/p>\n\n
The growing number of single-person households also plays a significant role. More people are choosing\u2014or are forced\u2014to live alone, while shared housing is still not a particularly common option in Greece. <\/p>\n\n
Small apartments are primarily sought after by students, young professionals, people with limited incomes, and workers who relocate for employment reasons. In recent years, another trend has emerged: older residents from areas of Northern Evros are purchasing small apartments in Alexandroupoli to meet future housing needs after retirement. <\/p>\n\n
The ability to use small properties for short-term rentals has also contributed to increased demand. These apartments are generally easier to manage, require less initial capital, and appeal to a broad range of tenants. <\/p>\n\n
However, using them for tourism or temporary accommodation reduces the number of homes available for long-term rentals, further increasing pressure on rents.<\/p>\n\n
The change in rental prices for studios and small apartments in central Alexandroupoli has been particularly dramatic. According to local market observations, rents have increased by as much as 60% in some cases over the past five years. <\/p>\n\n
For example, a small apartment that could be rented for around \u20ac250 in 2019 may now command \u20ac400. Rental prices of \u20ac400\u2013450, which would have been considered exceptionally high just a few years ago, are now often regarded as reasonable\u2014or even a good deal\u2014depending on the property’s condition and location. <\/p>\n\n
The housing market remains under pressure, with limited options available, particularly for low- and middle-income households.<\/p>\n\n
Larger apartments may have a lower price per square meter, but they come with higher overall rents and increased operating expenses, such as heating, cooling, building maintenance fees, and general upkeep.<\/p>\n\n
With construction costs remaining high and demand for small properties continuing to be strong, there is currently little indication that prices will decline significantly in the near future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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