Czech National Bank removes major hurdle in securing a mortgage
An upcoming change will mean that, from 2024, people with higher levels of debt and lower incomes have a much higher chance of acquiring a mortgage.
Prague’s Pařížská once again crowned CEE’s most expensive shopping street
The centrally located thoroughfare, which houses a wide range of luxury, high-end stores, is Europe’s 11th-most expensive street this year.
ASK AN EXPERT: Can Czech landlords reject my application because I'm a foreigner?
We asked a real-estate law specialist from Engel & Völkers to outline the basic rights foreign renters in Czechia need to know.
Why buying fake proof of accommodation can land expats in hot water
The dubious market for selling fake housing contracts, which is relatively large in Czechia, can lead to the cancellation of visas or financial penalties.
To rent or buy in Czechia? In a price-shifted market, it’s complicated
Expert analysis reveals that even with the current mortgage rates, skyrocketing rents make buying a home more profitable.
Say ‘Ahoj!’ to a family-oriented housing development in an up-and-coming Prague district
The Ahoj, Vanguard project in Modřany will deliver a high quality of life, a great sense of community, and exciting access to outdoor activities.
Housing unavailability and student demand drive up rent prices across Czechia
Compared to spring, rent prices across saw changes ranging from a 4-percent decrease to a 17-percent increase, depending on apartment type.
Prague takes a stand against short-term Airbnb rentals in landmark court ruling
Prague City Hall has forbidden the owner of a residential building on Jungmannova Street from renting out rooms on the platform.
Have a spare CZK 200 million? Twelfth-century historic Czech castle is up for sale
Although valued at CZK 500 million, a castle in the Brno region, one of the biggest in Europe, is being offered for less to facilitate a speedier sale.
New survey: 80 percent of Czechs struggle to buy their own home
High mortgage rates and increasing property prices have pushed a lot of prospective Czech homeowners out of the market, although optimism is slowly rising.
Before and after: See how innovative Czech design transformed Prague's Modřany district
The LOXIA architectural and design office has given a former industrial area along the Vltava a new lease on life.
Who owns what? Mapy.cz adds new, easy-to-use cadastral feature
Users will now be able to see ownership details of most land plots and properties in Czechia, simplifying the property-research processes.
Amid a housing crisis, Czech flat hunters turn to micro-apartments
Due to their cost-effective nature and developers' ability to create many in one building, these ultra-small apartments have seen a surge in popularity.
Prague's newest residential area blends urban living with community spirit
With copious greenery and innovative landscape design, Crestyl’s Hagibor project provides a new quality of urban life in the Czech capital.
ASK AN EXPERT: What are the start-up costs associated with renting in Prague?
We asked Engel & Völkers to break down the expenses associated with renting an apartment in the Czech Republic.
Czechia is the second-least affordable country in Europe to purchase property
According to consulting firm Deloitte, you need 14 gross annual Czech salaries to buy real estate in the Czech capital.
Prices for older Czech apartments to rise due to slowdown in construction
While higher construction costs and other factors have led developers to cut back on new flats, demand is expected to rise.