Priced out of the dream: Why Czechs are rethinking homeownership
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Rising prices, strained savings and higher mortgage costs are changing housing plans in Czechia. The divide extends beyond buying versus renting.
Czech housing prices may slow, but buyers should not expect a crash
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Analysts see affordability limits curbing price growth, while expensive mortgages keep pressure on rentals and household budgets.
EU gives initial approval to Czechia’s final CZK 23 billion recovery payment
The funding supports affordable housing, Prague public transport and health care. Payment is expected in December after further EU review.
In Prague 6, a former factory site is becoming a neighborhood beside the forest
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Morning walks in Divoká Šárka, summer swims and a metro ride into town. Here’s what living in this part of Vokovice could look like.
REVEALED: The worrying link between migration and poverty in Czechia
Czechia’s migrant population is growing, but foreigners are more at risk of struggling to make ends meet.
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Czech central bank expected to raise interest rate to 4 percent Thursday
Analysts anticipate a quarter-point increase as persistent price pressures and higher energy costs complicate the outlook for inflation.
Prague rents hit a plateau, but smaller flats are still getting pricier
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Rent growth eased in Prague and Brno in the third quarter, while some cheaper cities saw sharper increases. Here’s what apartments cost.
The family nest: Why living with parents is becoming more common in Czechia
Soaring mortgage and rental prices leave many young people with only one option: not leaving home.
Giving up on buying? Czech housing hopes fade as costs climb
A survey finds most nonowners doubt they will ever buy a home, while existing borrowers have little room for higher mortgage payments.
Why shopping around unlocks the best mortgage deals in Czechia
Your mortgage interest rate isn’t set in stone and knowing the market can shave thousands off your repayments.
Prague homes cost nearly 17 annual salaries, among EU's least affordable
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Deloitte ranks Prague second least affordable among surveyed European cities, with Brno and Ostrava also among the hardest places to buy.
Czechia's economy is growing. So why does everything still feel expensive?
Your grocery bill tells a harsher story than the national statistics. A financial expert explains the gap and what it means for your household budget.
Prague's third-tallest residential tower now under construction in Malešice
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The 70-meter Metropolis Tower will bring 256 apartments to Prague 10 by 2028, with prices starting at CZK 6.9 million for two-room units.
Prague coalition talks advance on housing, schools, and transport
STAN and SPOLU have found common ground on city priorities, but control of finances and the makeup of the next administration remain unresolved.
Prague cost of living: What does it cost to raise a family in 2026?
Housing and education choices can push a Prague family’s monthly budget from around CZK 87,000 to more than CZK 165,000.
Prague builds record number of apartments, but buyers are choosing less space
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The average size of an apartment sold has shrunk by 9 percent since 2023, while studio prices have climbed to more than CZK 198,000 per square meter.
Local host or pseudo hotel? Larger operators dominate Prague Airbnb listings
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Just 14.2 percent of Prague host accounts supply nearly two-thirds of Airbnb listings, raising questions about who really operates the rentals.
