Investment plot – what makes it special?
An investment plot is land designated for investment and industrial purposes. Its primary characteristic is that, according to regulations, residential buildings cannot be erected on it. Therefore, an investment plot does not always mean an industrial plot. It can also be designated for service, commercial, office, or infrastructure facilities.
Typically, hotels, student dormitories, or data centers are built on such plots. There's also no shortage of plots for photovoltaic projects or solar installations on the market. Among investment plots, we can distinguish service and industrial plots. Buildings that generate a lot of noise are often built on these types of land. This is one reason why warehouses and factories tend to be located on the outskirts of the city. Only office buildings and hotels appear in the city center. The Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure on the technical requirements for buildings and their locations specifies the minimum dimensions of an investment plot . In addition to the required size, it is usually square or rectangular, which increases development possibilities.
Worth knowing:
Although most investment land is for sale, you can also find advertisements for investment plots for lease.
How to check if a plot is suitable for investment?
To determine whether a plot is suitable for investment, first verify its designation in the local development plan. If a local zoning plan has not been adopted for the area, a zoning decision will be helpful. It's also worth checking the land and building register, land and mortgage register, access to a public road, utilities, and any restrictions resulting from regulations or proximity to other developments.
Investment plot and construction plot
An investment plot differs from a construction plot in terms of, among other things, the nature of the development. A residential building cannot be built on the former. Unlike construction land, it is primarily designated for industrial use. The exception is when a residential and investment building is to be built on the investment land .
Can a house be built on an investment plot? It depends on the land's intended use. If the local zoning plan or planning permission permits residential or mixed-use, construction may be possible. However, if the land is zoned exclusively for industry, warehousing, or specific services, building a single-family home would not be consistent with the plot's intended use.
The designations for investment plots are:
- Ba – industrial areas;
- Bi – other areas remaining under development;
- Bp – urbanized areas not built up or under construction.
Building plots are in turn divided into:
- MN – single-family housing areas;
- MW – multi-family housing areas;
- U – areas for service development.
Both types of plots also include service land, but the projects being built on them are of a completely different nature.
Land for investment – what does its price depend on?
In the case of an investment plot, the price depends on many factors, such as:
- plot dimensions,
- soil quality,
- location,
- spatial development,
- access to a public road,
- access to media,
- development of the plot.
Among other factors, it's important to consider whether there are other interesting developments nearby and whether the plot has good access to municipal infrastructure. Many developers also value the opportunity to begin construction on purchased land as quickly as possible. Therefore, it's crucial to ensure the plot has access to essential utilities and connections, such as electricity, water, sewage, gas, and telecommunications. The better prepared the site, the shorter and simpler the investment process can often be.
The local development plan is also important for investors, as it allows them to determine whether a planned investment can be implemented on a given plot and whether similar activities are planned nearby.
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FAQ – frequently asked questions
How to check the purpose of an investment plot?
It's best to check the intended use of a development plot in the local development plan (MPZP). If there's no MPZP for the area, the development decision should be verified. Data from the land and building register and information available at the municipal or city office can also be helpful.
Does the investment plot have to be developed?
An investment plot doesn't always need to be equipped with utilities, but access to utilities is crucial to its attractiveness and price. Providing utilities on a plot can accelerate the start of the project and reduce the additional costs associated with connecting utilities.
Can an investment plot have a mixed function?
Yes, an investment plot can have mixed use if permitted by the local zoning plan or the zoning decision. For example, buildings combining commercial, office, and residential functions can be built on such land.
What documents should you check before purchasing an investment plot?
Before purchasing an investment plot, it is worth checking the land and mortgage register, the local development plan or the decision on development conditions, an extract and a drawing from the land register, access to a public road, utilities and any legal and technical restrictions.
Can an investment plot be leased?
Yes, you can lease an investment plot. The market offers not only investment plots for sale, but also land available for lease, for example, for photovoltaic installations, services, warehousing, or other commercial projects.