Czech morning news roundup: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Napoleonic-era mass grave uncovered in Brno cellars, fatal hit-and-run incident in Prague, new Charles University head to focus on gender equality.
Czech morning news roundup: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Rumors of improvement in Zeman's condition, Czech model acquitted of drug trafficking, and defect likely in tragic Liberec cable car crash.
How much does it cost to buy an apartment in the Czech Republic's largest cities?
The biggest year-on-year growth was in Ústí nad Labem and Ostrava, but per square meter flats in Prague remain the most expensive.
Czech housing market 'out of control' as prices leap to new heights
Experts are condemning the unaffordability of a housing market in which prices are growing faster than most other European countries.
Rising rents and globalization are changing the social fabric of Czech cities
Long-time inhabitants are being displaced by the younger generation and by foreign residents, resulting in an exodus to the suburbs.
Mortgage interest rates increase amid rising real estate and construction costs
Rates expected to keep rising as Czech National Bank combats rising inflation during record year for mortgage providers.
The number of new flats available in Prague hits a record low, while price increases accelerate
More people are turning to real estate as a hedge against inflation, and the number of new flats on the market can't keep up with the demand.
Deloitte study: Czech Republic has second-least affordable housing in Europe
It now takes over 12 average annual salaries to buy a flat in the Czech Republic, and prices are currently rising fastest in Brno.
Flat prices have more than quadrupled in the Czech Republic since 1998
There were four waves of price increases over the part two decades, and one significant drop.
Number of long-term rental flats in Prague highest in five years and rents are dropping
The lack of tourists has seen a lot of short-term rentals now on the market for stable tenants, and rents have dropped almost 10 percent year-on-year.
Buy, sell, or rent in Prague? Honest answers from a long-time Czech realtor to expats
Top broker Jana Reich on the current situation for property owners, and her own approach to helping foreigners navigate Czech real estate.
Study: Country living makes a comeback in the Czech Republic as remote work is here to stay
A combination of the pandemic and technology means people no longer have to live in major cities to work, but they may need new job skills.
Volume of Czech mortgages in the first quarter of 2021 sets a new record
March was the best month ever in terms of numbers and volumes of mortgages, but interest rates are rising.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for March 25, 2021
A significant jump in Czech mortality reported, rents in Prague and regions decrease, and a major exhibit from a Prague museum now online.
Construction begins on Zaha Hadid’s office buildings at Masarykovo nádraží
The first two buildings in the long-planned Masaryčka development will be finished in 2023
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 20, 2021
Merkel-Babiš talks outline plan for commuters, top Czech politician resigns, and a Prague icon gains monumental recognition.
How to purchase a property in the Czech Republic: know these important steps
This expert checklist will help you avoid legal issues when purchasing real estate.