Still renting in Prague? These two new builds make buying look tempting

Renting in Prague can work well for years, especially when life in Czechia still feels temporary. But for many international residents, the city eventually becomes more than a place to live for now. As careers settle, families grow, and daily life becomes more rooted, the question changes from “Where should I rent?” to “Does it make sense to buy?”

For expats thinking about ownership, the decision goes well beyond square meters. Transport, services, access to greenery, build quality, and long-term value all matter when choosing a home in Prague.

Trigema, the Czech developer behind the motto 'Developer of Different,' brings those priorities to life, combining residential design with architecture, art, technology, and sustainability. Two of its current projects, aimed at buyers with very different ideas of Prague living, look at that decision from different angles: what kind of home, neighborhood, and daily routine makes sense when you are thinking beyond the next lease?

Lihovar Smíchov is one of Prague 5’s most distinctive new residential projects. Located on the left bank of the Vltava, it is part of the emerging Smíchov Riverside district and builds on the industrial history of the former distillery site.

Instead of hiding that past, Lihovar turns it into an identity. Red-brick façades, factory chimneys, saw-tooth rooflines, public spaces, and cultural elements give the project the character of a real city quarter rather than a closed residential complex.

Smíchov has long been seen as Prague’s southern gateway, with fast access to the city center, the river, routes out of town, and the wider city. The new Dvorecký Bridge further strengthens the area’s role, linking Prague 5 more naturally with Podolí, Vyšehrad, and the opposite bank of the Vltava.

The project is also designed around everyday life, with plans for a large food market, shops, services, galleries, sports and cultural venues, and public spaces. The Musoleum of David Černý, a museum and gallery in the former distillery brewhouse, is already part of the area’s cultural identity, while an immersive Czech Photo gallery is also planned for the district.

The final South stage, JIH, of Lihovar Smíchov is now moving toward completion, with the final release of premium apartments available for purchase. The current selection ranges from 1-room apartments with a kitchenette to premium 4-room maisonettes, making the South stage suitable for individuals, couples, families, and investors looking for a strong address in a developing riverside neighborhood.

The apartments include high-quality standards such as wooden floors, natural stone window sills, large-format bathroom tiling, ceiling heating and cooling, ground-source heat pumps, and smart-home control through Loxone.

One standout example is apartment 161, a generous 4-room apartment with a kitchenette on the 6th floor of the industrial residential building. It offers 132.5 sqm of interior space and an exceptional 143.6 sqm terrace with panoramic views toward Dívčí hrady, a summer kitchen, pergola, and preparation for a hot tub. 

Inside, the apartment includes air conditioning, heat recovery ventilation, aluminum triple-glazed windows, heated wooden floors, Laufen sanitary ceramics, and premium wellness toilets. For buyers looking for a ready-to-move-in Prague home with privacy, space, and a distinctive Smíchov address, apartment 161 is worth a closer look.

While Lihovar offers urban energy, Dueta Kamýk takes a calmer approach to Prague living. The project consists of two residential buildings with practical layouts, views toward greenery from higher floors, large French windows, lowered window sills, and underfloor heating. 

Located near the Kamýk woods, which connect to Modřanská rokle, with the Lhotka natural swimming lake within walking distance. Public transport links from the nearby Lhotecký les bus stop connect to metro C at Kačerov, while the planned metro D station at Nové Dvory is expected to strengthen the area’s accessibility in the future. 

Dueta Kamýk also makes sense from an investment perspective. The 1-room and 4-room layouts are already sold out, while 2-room apartments with kitchenettes remain popular with couples and rental investors. For family living, selected 3-room apartments with kitchenettes are still available, including units facing the park or the woods.

With roughly the final third of apartments remaining, Dueta Kamýk offers a practical option for buyers looking for new-build quality, greenery, and long-term potential in Prague 4.

Lihovar Smíchov and Dueta Kamýk speak to different buyers. One is urban, expressive, and close to the river. The other is quieter, greener, and focused on everyday comfort.

For expats ready to think longer-term in Prague, both addresses offer a chance to explore what home ownership in the city can look like in practical terms, whether they seek the pace and connections of Smíchov or a greener Prague 4 setting built around daily residential life.