Amid a housing crisis, Czech flat hunters turn to micro-apartments
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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.
ASK AN EXPERT: What are the start-up costs associated with renting in Prague?
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We asked Engel & Völkers to break down the expenses associated with renting an apartment in the Czech Republic.
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.
Prices for older Czech apartments to rise due to slowdown in construction
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While higher construction costs and other factors have led developers to cut back on new flats, demand is expected to rise.
Apartment prices in Czechia fell in the first quarter of 2023
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The Liberec and Ostrava regions saw the biggest drops, while prices stagnated in Prague, and rose in the Ústí nad Labem and Zlín regions.
Renovation and expansion of Prague's iconic Barrandov Terraces enter final stretch
Once in ruins, the landmark restaurant will reopen and see the addition of two apartment buildings.
Interest in mixed-use projects combining work, living, and socializing are growing in Czechia
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The latest trend in real estate is to have everything a resident needs within easy walking or biking distance.
Czech National Bank removes major obstacle in acquiring a mortgage
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The move follows in the footsteps of a devastating year for the Czech real estate market due to plummeting sales.
Prague wants to repurpose Czech Post buildings as 'starter' apartments
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Some buildings being sold off by the post office are suitable for housing, and the City Hall hopes to acquire them.
Despite growing numbers of investment flats, owner-occupied housing dominates in Czechia
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A new study found that one in 10 apartments across the country are owned by people who have invested in multiple properties.
Cyprus court freezes Czech businessman's assets worth CZK 13 billion
Real estate developer Radovan Vítek is being sued by business partners from Europe and the U.S.
News in brief for April 28: Man confesses to setting devastating fire in Czech national park
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday, April 28, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Czech mortgage market reviving, a fifth of the population plans to buy a new home
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People are now paying close attention to monthly mortgage payments, which can eat up to 40 percent of their budget.
Modern ‘ship in a bottle’ concert hall opening inside a historical spa in Czechia
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The new venue was built in the courtyard of the 19th-century Císařský lázně in Karlovy Vary without making any irreversible changes to the building.
The number of mortgages in Czechia rose by 60 percent in March
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The mortgage market has shown signs of recovery but is still affected by high interest rates and high housing prices.
Apartment owners in Czechia can still rent rooms on Airbnb, new court ruling says
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The decision comes after the Prague Municipal Court had initially said that homeowners' associations could prevent short-term rentals.
ASK AN EXPERT: What are the rules for subletting your apartment in Czechia?
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We spoke with the realtors at Engel & Völkers about what your rights are when it comes to subletting.
