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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.
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.
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.
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.
Got stuff? Storage solutions in Czechia help expats in transition
With three new facilities in Prague, Less Mess Storage brings professional, comprehensive storage services to customers in Czechia.
New 'build-to-rent' housing surges in popularity across Czechia
According to a survey, there are now twice as many purpose-built furnished flats available for immediate rent compared to the first half of 2020.
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.
ASK AN EXPERT: What are the current trends on the Prague rental market?
We spoke with the realtors at Engel & Völkers about the price, availability, and demand for rental properties in the Czech capital.
How to invest in foreign property from Czechia and grow your money abroad
In a connected world, there’s no need for investors to limit themselves to opportunities in Czechia.
ASK AN EXPERT: What are red flags to watch out for when renting a flat in Prague?
We spoke with the realtors at Engel & Völkers about potential scams that renters should be aware of.
EXPAT VOICES: Readers reveal what they love (and hate) about their Prague neighborhoods
Many of you replied to our earlier survey asking for your true opinions on where you live in Prague, and the responses were fascinating.
ASK AN EXPERT: Should first-time Prague renters opt for a furnished or unfurnished apartment?
We spoke with the realtors at Engel & Völkers about the pros and cons of renting various types of apartments in Prague.
Despite growing numbers of investment flats, owner-occupied housing dominates in Czechia
A new study found that one in 10 apartments across the country are owned by people who have invested in multiple properties.
Startup seeks to eliminate deposits for renting a flat in Czechia
Having to come up with a large security deposit on top of the first rent and other fees can be an obstacle for many seeking to rent a flat.
Apartment owners in Czechia can still rent rooms on Airbnb, new court ruling says
The decision comes after the Prague Municipal Court had initially said that homeowners' associations could prevent short-term rentals.
High prices, low quality: Czech students’ frustrations boil over at surging dorm prices
Repeated rent increases led students at one university to protest against near-unaffordable prices. This, however, is a sign of a nationwide problem.
TELL US: What do you like – and dislike – about your Prague neighborhood?
Tell us which neighborhood you live in, and why – or why not – you would recommend it to newcomers in the Czech capital.