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METROPOLIS

Finding quality and certainty in Bratislava’s new-build market

Bratislava has a project of the future rising in its midst. Buyers aware of importance of core values like health and time are attracted to its vision.

A project you cannot overlook in Bratislava. Two iconic towers have been built close to the centre, bringing, in addition to high standards in the materials used, state-of-the-art technology seldom seen in any other project. In this interview its developer Sebastien Dejanovski from Mint Investments talks about what the Metropolis residents can look forward to.1. How did the name “Metr...

Author TA3

4th December 2023

Real Estate Forum: ESG includes social factors and governance

The autumn real estate Forum looked at how anti-inflationary measures, a pending amendment to the Building Act, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) priorities will affect construction speed and quality, as well as real estate pricing. Mastering ESG, especially environmental factors (E), offers a competitive advantage. Nevertheless, excelling in social factors (S) like resident comfort,...

Author kancelarie.sk

27th November 2023

Brno attracts Slovaks in purchasing investment property

Czech real estate market has rebounded quicker than Slovakia’s. While the Slovak market has nearly lost all investment buyers, real estate in the neighbouring Czech Republic, especially in Brno, just a stone’s throw from Bratislava, is seeing growing numbers of Slovak buyers.The Czech real estate market has a lot in common with the Slovak one. However, while the Slovak real estate market has b...

Author HERRYS

16th November 2023

# News

Mint Investments: Discover the Future of Living at Metropolis

City living with a healthy home. Thanks to the residential project Metropolis you can both. The building brings tomorrow’s technology to residents today and with it the opportunity to maximise the use of their living space. Sebastien Dejanovski, a partner at the developer Mint Investments talks about the project’s progress as well as the exceptional technology and materials...

Author HERRYS

8th November 2023

# METROPOLIS

New builds

Bratislava’s most expensive new-build boasts cutting-edge technology. How much does an apartment there cost?

Bratislava’s Downtown district is home to some of Slovakia’s most lucrative properties. The Metropolis project might not be setting any height records, nevertheless it stands out with the highest apartment prices in the city centre. Far from deterring buyers, this seems to enhance its appeal.Two thirds soldOf the 292 apartments on offer, 65% have already found their new owners, with the pricie...

Author HERRYS

3rd November 2023

# METROPOLIS

Completed newbuild apartments are almost 10% cheaper than those under construction

The offer of newbuilds continues to expand, albeit only slightly. New projects come with higher quality.The average price of new apartments is just below €4000 per sqm excl. VAT and is growing yearly.The city quarter BA II reported the most apartments on offer, and also the strongest district in terms of sales of new apartments.The sale of newbuild apartments has seen a 48 % decrease against a y...

Author HERRYS

30th October 2023

When price growth returns, it will surpass expectations, says Metropolis developer

Prague is less attractive than Bratislava, as everything there is UNESCO-protected, explains Sebastien Dejanovski, one of the partners of the Czech-Slovak company Mint Investments.In the world of comics, “Metropolis” is the city that is home to Superman, his allies, and his enemies. Today it takes on a new meaning – a landmark residential project in Bratislava. In the Downtown there is a res...

Author HERRYS

27th October 2023

# METROPOLIS

HERRYS selects: 4 TOP investment opportunities just beyond the borders

Brno buzzes with a rich urban and academic life. Culture, concerts, professional conferences, sporting events, great bistros and quality cafés make up the vibrant atmosphere of this Moravian metropolis. What sets Brno apart, though, is the pervasive sense of student endeavour in this innovation hub. Over recent years, this city has become a desirable destination for study, life, and business.&nbs...

Author HERRYS

24th October 2023

Metropolis is nearing completion

Construction of the Metropolis residential project in Bratislava’s Downtown is nearing completion. The last series of apartments will be added to the offer, while retail premises are also taking shape. These will offer services and amenities to Metropolis residents and the public. Construction is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2024; owners will be able to move in the autum...

Author HERRYS

23rd October 2023

# METROPOLIS

Mint Investments: Living in the future today

Metropolis brings a high standard of living not just in terms of architecture, but more importantly, in state-of-the-art technology that today’s buildings cannot compete with. The blend of timeless architecture with smart technology solutions and a perfect location is discussed by Sebastien Dejanovski, partner at Mint Investments.What makes Bratislava attractive for a Czech invest...

Author Forbes

18th September 2023

# METROPOLIS

Building plots in Hviezdoslavovo take on their final shape

The Hviezdne Homes project is approaching the culmination of its construction phase. The rapidly developing location will gain plots with ideal sizes at attractive prices. Grasp this unique opportunity to build your dream home in a quiet, family-oriented community, in a location with complete infrastructure. Selecting the right building plot is the essential first step towards building the pr...

Author HERRYS

30th August 2023

Mortgages for investment speculation have virtually disappeared from the market; people are buying apartments for their own housing

Most Slovaks can afford to buy property even today, just perhaps not the one they aspire to. This is not so much because of higher interest rates, but rather the caps set by the National Bank of Slovakia, designed to protect the buyer from a disproportionate debt. As a result, many prospective homeowners will not achieve their dream home and are being forced to downgrade their expectations, observ...

Author HERRYS

25th August 2023

Change in the property market. Demand still lags far behind supply

Both prices and offer of apartments on the Bratislava’s residential secondary market have been stagnant for 4 months. Nevertheless, the current market behaviour does not suggest any further significant price drops. The supply-demand ratio has reversed with more apartments having been sold over the past year than came on the market. Despite a slight increase in the overall average price per...

Author HERRYS

23rd August 2023

With buying an apartment in Metropolis you are buying into a new lifestyle

Can living in the centre of a big city be healthy? This question is answered by the Metropolis project’s architect, Juraj Sonlajtner, and its developer, Sebastien Dejanovski. In their interview, we learn how the new downtown project promotes a healthy lifestyle and brings greater aesthetics and comfort to people’s lives. Metropolis is the only new building in Bratislava to be comprehensively e...

Author HERRYS

9th August 2023

Construction of Metropolis is advancing, its iconic M-shape already towers over the downtown

Construction of the Metropolis residential project in Bratislava’s downtown is nearing its completion, changing the panorama of Bratislava’s downtown. The two towers of Metropolis, jointly forming the iconic shape M, have now reached their full height, culminating at nearly 63 metres at their highest point. Completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024. The Metropolis residential ...

Author HERRYS

4th July 2023

# METROPOLIS

Metropolis is a project that is with us day and night

Miriam Besenyei and David Kobulnický, experienced builders from the Japanese company Takenaka, talk about their relationship to the project of two M-shaped residential towers, which they have been working on since the beginning of the construction of the upper structure. Both have several successful construction projects under their belt. They will reveal what makes Metropolis special for them an...

Author HERRYS

15th June 2023

# METROPOLIS

New project in Hviezdoslavov offer building plots on sale

New Hviezdne Homes neighbourhood in the village of Hviezdoslavov will offer 22 building plots. The offer includes a house project with a valid building permit. The utilities are scheduled to get a use approval in the autumn and the first home owners can start building in the spring.For years now, the supply of building plots around Bratislava has not been expanding substantially, and there are not...

Author HERRYS

30th May 2023

Demand in the new apartment market is the lowest in 15 years, though prices have not wavered

Buying behaviour in the real estate market changed in the first quarter of 2023. Buyers are no longer interested in buying for immediate appreciation of the new building but are looking for a product that best suits their needs at a reasonable price. First quarter of 2023 saw not a single sale in up to one third of residential projects, with demand at its lowest figures for the last 15 years. Apar...

Author HERRYS

14th April 2023

# market research and consulting

Metropolis will be without radiators and air conditioning

Inteligentná domácnosť môže mať rôzne podoby a nemusí ísť len o svietenie či ovládanie domácich spotrebičov. Inteligentne si dnes viete kúriť, chladiť aj vetrať – dokonca bez radiátorov, klimatizácie a otvorených okien. Nenápadné technológie, ktoré inštalujú v Metropolise, navyše sami šetria prevádzkové energetické náklady.As a standard, Metropolis will be equipp...

Author HERRYS

28th March 2023

# METROPOLIS