Supply is limited, and what is on offer on the market is in very bad condition.
This is partly the legacy of State ownership, poor construction, and also the lack of maintenance. Already before 1989 maintenance was low on the list of priorities of the housing stock's sole landlord, the State. But ever since the individuals who have become home-owners have been struggling to pay for the upkeep. Commercial or residential properties with modern conveniences are few and far between. This puts up the price well beyond the reach of ordinary families and the new private businesses.