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Ober-Haus Celebrates 25 Years: How Has the Property Market Changed in a Quarter of a Century?
In 1998, the Lithuanian real estate market was characterised by a lack of housing, poor credit conditions and an underdeveloped commercial real estate sector. Over the last 25 years, the number of apartments for sale has increased more than 10-fold, housing market activity has almost quadrupled, lending rates have fallen from double to single digits, and modern office buildings and shopping malls are now numbering in the hundreds – that’s the picture according to the Ober-Haus Real Estate Market Review 1998–2023, conducted to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary. The Year 2000 Marked the Beginning of the Creation of the Lithuanian Real Estate Market The years 1998–2000 can be considered as the period when the real estate sector in Lithuania began to evolve. Due to the absence of credit services, the Lithuanian population was mostly only able to purchase a home using their own funds, and commercial construction with the intention to sell or lease was in its infancy. And so, 25 years ago, investors were developing single apartment blocks, business/office assets and shopping centres, where any new development for sale or rent was regarded as a significant event in the real estate market. The Russian economic crisis, which began in…
Buyers Show No Interest in Overpriced Housing
The Ober-Haus Apartment Price Index for Lithuania (OHBI), which captures changes in apartment prices in the five largest Lithuanian cities (Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and Panevėžys), remained unchanged in September 2023 (August 2023 figures had shown 0.4% growth). The overall level of apartment prices in Lithuania’s major cities grew by 2.6% over the last 12 months (an annual growth of 4.9% in August 2023). In September 2023, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and Panevėžys recorded 0.2%, 0.3% and 0.4% growth respectively, and the average price per square metre rose to EUR 1,613 (+3 €/m²), EUR 1,103 (+3 €/m²) and EUR 1,078 (+4 €/m²). Meanwhile, in Vilnius and Kaunas, the average price per square metre decreased by 0.1% month-on-month to 2.568 Eur (-3 €/m²) and 1.724 Eur (-2 €/m²) respectively. Over the year (September 2023 as compared to September 2022), apartment prices grew in all major cities of the country: in Vilnius – by 2.6%, in Kaunas – by 3.2%, in Klaipėda – by 1.6%, in Šiauliai – by 3.7%, and in Panevėžys – by 2.5%. The stagnation period in the Lithuanian housing market continues. Although the market activity indicators do not show any signs of improvement, the majority of home sellers have not…
Office sublease: thousands of invisible square metres
In the office segment, the phenomenon of sublease – the transfer of part of a company’s leased premises to a third party – became popular during the pandemic and has remained since. The market of subleased property is usually not included in the official statistics published by real estate agencies. According to OBER-HAUS, current tenants of Class A and Class B+ business centres in Vilnius alone could be offering several thousand or even tens of thousands of square metres of space for sublease. Sublease is usually simply understood as renting space not directly from the owner or manager of a business centre, but from an existing tenant established and operating in the business centre. The principle of sublease itself existed long before the pandemic, but has only become more popular in recent years as businesses switched to remote or hybrid work, consequently, the amount of space required for their operations has decreased. OBER-HAUS estimates that since the beginning of the pandemic, the average office space in Vilnius has decreased by about 30%. In other words, companies entering into new contracts today are renting office space by almost a third smaller than a few years ago. However, office lease contracts are…
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Vilniaus Džiazas
K. Vanagėlio str., Oldtown, Vilnius
This is a housing project, changing the access to the Old Town and harmoniously integrating into the historic center of Vilnius – just a few minutes to the Gates of Dawn, Barbakanas Hill. Exclusive apartments in Vilnius Old Town invite residents to discover the highest standards of living quality
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Gardino 22
Gardino str., Rasos, Vilnius
Created sustainably and with great respect for the environment, a small 15-apartment residential building is developed for those who want to feel a connection with nature. Spacious and rational apartment layouts, large balconies, and terraces will allow you to enjoy quality relaxation, forgetting about the daily chores and worries.
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Sidaronių namai
Sidaronių str., Pilaitė, Vilnius
A new cozy and small apartment and cottage project Sidaronių namai is being developed in the western part of Vilnius. We offer 2 and 3-room apartments with balconies or terraces and 113.99 m² and 112.34 m² cottages with a yard.
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Beržų namai
A. Juozapavičiaus str., Žemieji Šančiai, Kaunas
A residential project designed for the modern urban dweller, allowing to enjoy a balanced flow of life. Settle in an exclusive location in Kaunas and enjoy the true prestige of our times – the opportunity to guarantee peace, safety, and comfortable living for yourself and your family.
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Dubysos namai
Smėlynų str., Ariogala
On the left bank of the Dubysa River, surrounded by exceptional nature in Ariogala, a new residential building with 89 apartments is being developed. We offer spacious 55–110 m² and comfortably designed apartments suitable for both families and investment.
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eMarketCity
Eišiškių pl., Kirtimai , Vilnius
The online and wholesale shopping town eMarketCity is oriented towards medium and small businesses that are looking for warehouse, office, and commercial spaces in one place. In a 3.9 ha territory, 7 buildings are being developed, totaling over 20,000 m² of spaces that can be adapted to specific business needs.
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Liepų parko namai
J. Janonio str., Kačerginė
This is a project of two A++ class twin houses in the resort town of Kačerginė, in a quiet location in front of the Liepų Park. The project includes houses with an area of 147 m² with outdoor terraces and 4.2 a courtyards.
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Baltic States real estate market report 2023
Ober-Haus presents its annual real estate market report 2023 on the Baltic States Capitals – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn. The overview focuses on the office, commercial, storage, residential premises markets and land plots
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