The data from the Ministry of Finance reveals that nearly 50% of investors who sold an apartment within five years of purchase did so at a real loss. This concerns 47.5% of investors, where the proceeds from the sale of the apartment were lower than the purchase price after adjustment for the price index. The data is based on about 12,000 sales transactions across the country and indicates that the longer the holding period of the apartment, the lower the chance of a real loss. For example, among those who held an apartment for more than 30 years, only 1.9% sold at a loss. The southern region stands out particularly, where 62% of investors who sold an apartment within five years recorded a real loss. The current situation is different from previous periods, when in 2009 the rate of investors in the south who sold at a profit was high. The data emphasizes that rising prices in the real estate market do not guarantee profit, especially for those who entered the market in recent years.