Prague to get over 800 new apartments as city struggles with housing squeeze
A shortage of new homes in Prague – paired with rising demand – has caused strain for renters and buyers, with many opting to relocate to Central Bohemia.
ASK AN EXPERT: What are the pros and cons of fundamental investment products?
A wealth manager from Czech investment firm Wood & Co. explains the fundamentals of essential investment products.
You have until end-June to exchange expired Czech banknotes at any bank
The Czech National Bank has warned that any older banknotes made before 1999 can only be exchanged at seven locations from July this year.
Karlovo náměstí shopping complex to undergo major facelift
Under new plans, the business and retail complex will be renamed as the Karlák Shopping Square and get new outlets, such as a McDonald's.
ASK AN EXPERT: Navigating the Czech rental maze when securing a home from abroad
We asked the Head of Residential Rentals at Engel & Völkers how adapting the right approach can help your chances.
Home renovations in Czechia: Turn your space into a haven with no-hassle
Family-run interior design atelier Casa Moderna offers clients comprehensive services from design to implementation and English-friendly service.
Own one or more Prague rentals? Low-cost, high-value property management is right for you
If you live abroad or in Czechia and own rental property in Prague, property management allows you to reap all the benefits without complications.
Prague's Kasárna Karlín cultural center forced to close with immediate effect
A Prague 8 authority says that the outdoor and indoor center – in operation since 2017 – has repeatedly violated building rules; the closure is indefinite.
'Housing for regular incomes': Czech government unveils affordable housing plan
The goal of the program is to increase the share of available rental apartments on the market and make housing more accessible for the middle class.
Upcoming changes will streamline key transactions and operations in Czechia
Digital powers of attorney and shared ATM networks, spurred by the country’s digitization and tech efforts, aim to make life easier for consumers.
Ambitious Žižkov housing project is drastically scaled down
After facing criticism from preservationists and public institutions, Centrum Nové Žižkov will now feature just one low-rise building instead of three.
Is 2024 the year to take out a mortgage in Czechia?
The prospect of renewed house price growth makes now a good time to consider buying a home.
Open House Prague to present castle gems and English-language tours
The 10th edition of the annual Prague architectural festival will see more than 100 normally-inaccessible spaces open to the public from May 13-19, 2024.
Bloomberg: Living standards in Czechia will soon surpass Spain, Italy
Czechia's impressively rising GDP per capita at purchasing power parity should see it overtake the Mediterranean countries by the end of the decade.
Why are young people in Czechia paying double the rent of Western European peers?
Relative to average gross monthly salaries, Czechia's under 35-year-olds pay much more than young adults in Germany, Austria, or France.
From furry friends to landlord access – the ins and outs of renters' rights in Czechia
We asked the head of residential rentals at Engel & Völkers about your rights as a renter when it comes to pets, vistitors, and letting the landlord in.
Renovated Prague 3 square features budding new greenery and a public scale
The long-neglected Tachovské náměstí above the Žižkov Tunnel in Prague 3 has been fully renovated, with restored elements that recall its historic past.




