The First Keys programme is again at the forefront of political debates. Will support for buyers of the first apartment become a key element of the new coalition agreement? The latest statements by Grzegorz Schetyna suggest that this theme may return to the game with even more force.
First keys – will the program come back?
The government's First Keys program was to facilitate the start of the housing market. Now, after a period of uncertainty, there is an opportunity to return as one of the pillars of the new agreement of the Democratic coalition.
First Keys – what changes?
The first keys were to be an answer to the needs of those without their own apartment. However, there have been doubts over the implementation of the programme and the scope of the support in recent months.
Main objectives of the programme
- Directed to people buying the first apartment
- Support mainly in the secondary market
- Price limits (up to PLN 10 thousand/m2) in the largest cities up to PLN 11 thousand/m2)
- Income criteria and limitations for beneficiaries
- Development of social and municipal construction
New perspectives: voice of Grzegorz Schetyna
In recent statements to TVN, Grzegorz Schetyna stressed that "a contractual first apartment" could be one of the pillars of the Democratic Coalition 2.0 agreement for the years 2025-2027. The Senator also pointed out the need to return to the coalition agreement and its reconstruction to implement key electoral promises.Source of TVN's comments
Three pillars of the new coalition agreement according to Schetina
- First apartment– support for people without their own accommodation
- Tax-free amount– raising the threshold as part of the agreement
- Health– Act allowing to apply for new capital measures
Government and coalition priorities for the coming years
The statements of politicians clearly show that the government focuses on the development of social and municipal buildings. The funds are to be directed towards the construction and renovation of housing available to people with lower incomes, but support for the purchase of their own apartment may return if it becomes part of a new coalition agreement.
What does this mean for young Polish families?
A young family from Krakow, which hoped for a loan surcharge, can benefit from a larger offer of municipal or social housing in the coming years. However, real help to buy your own apartment will depend on the final political arrangements.
What about the First Keys?
The future of the First Keys programme depends on political arrangements within the democratic coalition. As Grzegorz Schetyna emphasizes, support for the first apartment can become one of the pillars of the new coalition agreement, alongside increasing the tax-free amount and health reform. For many Poles it is a chance to return real help in buying their first M – it is worth following the next decisions of the government and to keep up with new proposals.
