Inside Prague’s new zoning plan: Space for 350,000 new apartments
The Czech capital's new Metropolitan Plan will shape housing, transport, and green space for decades, sparking debate over schools and services.
The hidden forces making Czechia's rental market harder to access – and how to crack it
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With 25 applicants competing for every listing, Czechia's rental market has never been tighter. Here's what's driving it and how to get ahead.
Czech housing crisis a hot topic this election season: Is a solution in sight?
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Housing affordability has become a key issue ahead of Czech local and Senate elections as parties propose competing plans for faster, cheaper construction.
The bill that catches everyone off guard in Czechia – and how to read it
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April 30 is the legal deadline for your building's annual service bill. Whether you own or rent, it could mean money back or a surprise bill.
Old vs. new apartments in Czechia (2026): Where is housing still affordable?
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Older apartments are no longer clearly cheaper, while new builds remain expensive and limited. In 2026, affordability is tightening across both segments.
Czech mortgage rates hit 5 percent as Iran conflict drives up costs
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The biggest single-month jump in nearly four years, the spike reflects growing market anxiety over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
New investigation exposes Facebook scam targeting expat apartment hunters
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Does it pay to think like an investigative journalist when looking for housing in Prague? Reporter Apolena Rychlíková says it does.
Czech commuter villages where expats are living, saving, and thriving
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With housing prices soaring, we spoke to a handful of "village people" who have left the Czech capital behind for the 'burbs.
How internationals are changing rental housing in Czechia
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With over 1M foreigners in Czechia, international tenants are reshaping the rental market by prioritizing flexibility, quality, and corporate-led leases.
As Czech property prices soar, couples rethink buying a home together
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Rising real estate costs are changing how Czech couples approach shared living, with many choosing one partner’s home over buying a new apartment.
Prague among least affordable cities in Europe’s ‘Carrie Bradshaw index’
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An index named for the solo-living protagonist of Sex and the City, ranks Prague as one of the most difficult cities for single renters on the Continent.
Prague’s ‘European Quarter’ to transform old warehouse site into 2,200 homes
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The development replaces old warehouses in Prague 6 with flats that could help ease the housing crunch, but no construction time line has been given.
Why Nové Město remains a strong choice for property buyers
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Set within a renovated First Republic building, one real estate project proves that Central Prague still works for long-term living and ownership.
Rents in Czechia set to rise faster than wages in 2026
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Rents could rise by up to 9 percent in 2026, outpacing wage growth and adding tens of thousands of new tenants to Czechia’s market.
Prague’s 10 most expensive neighborhoods for buyers in 2026
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As brownfields turn into luxury hubs, affordable districts now rival elite neighborhoods where property prices are reaching record peaks.
Prague housing trends: What 25 years of change reveal about today’s market
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From a post-communist patchwork to lifestyle-driven districts, one developer looks back on decades of key shifts in the city’s housing evolution.
From tenant rights to mortgage changes, Czechia’s housing outlook for 2026
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Changes to utility prices, tenant repair rules, and housing support will affect how people rent, buy, and own property in Czechia this year.
