Czechia needs more homes. Can a new Building Act help solve the housing crisis?
Senators will debate a controversial Building Act amendment today that aims to speed up construction and ease the housing shortage.
Rights and risks: What to know before buying a home in Czechia
From hidden defects to heritage restrictions, these are the issues buyers should understand before signing a Czech property purchase agreement.
Cheap housing for students in Prague? Try a senior citizens' home
Prague students can access discounted housing in senior facilities by spending time with older residents, offering a response to the city’s housing crisis.
Prague residents take the housing fight into their own hands
A new petition and citizen-led movement are putting a bigger question at the heart of Prague's election: Who gets to decide how the city's homes are used?
Buyer beware: The Czech property problems you won't spot during a viewing
From unapproved renovations to access roads that are not legally accessible, foreign buyers need to check more than what they see during a viewing.
Buying an apartment in Czechia? Hidden rules foreign buyers need to know
From cooperative ownership to hidden restrictions, understand exactly what rights come with a Czech apartment before signing a purchase agreement.
How to win a rental in Prague: The documents and profile landlords now expect
Renting in Prague is increasingly competitive. These are the documents, references, and details landlords now expect from successful applicants.
8 things you need to know about getting evicted or ending a lease in Czechia
How do Czech tenancies end? We cover notice, eviction, and what the law says about tenant's rights in Czechia
What you can expect to pay for a studio, one-bedroom, or family apartment in Prague now
Prague rents hit new highs in Q1 2026. We break down the latest data by apartment size and look at the exact salary you need to afford them.
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
With housing prices soaring, we spoke to a handful of "village people" who have left the Czech capital behind for the 'burbs.





