ASK AN EXPERT: Key terms to know when renting an apartment in Prague
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We asked the head of residential rentals at Engel & Völkers to break down key terms for renting an apartment in the Czech capital.
Prague, Oslo, and Berlin: A new development takes its design cues from Europe's iconic cities
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The Skyline Chodov residential development offers homeowners inspiration and flexibility when designing their ideal living space.
Prague's art nouveau Vyšehrad rail station set for contemporary facelift
The dilapidated Vyšehrad railway station building will undergo a major transformation in the coming years that will preserve it's historic siginificance.
Prague 1 struggles to retain residents as population dwindles
Nearly 45,000 people lived in Prague's city center in 1989, but that number has gradually dipped to less than 30,000 in 2023.
Rising rents in major Czech cities expected to continue in 2024
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Rent increases and housing legislation could improve the quality of the rental experience in the Czech Republic in 2024.
Czechia prepares for construction of country's first-ever high-speed rail line
Critics of the project, which should link Prague, Ústí nad Labem, and the German city of Dresden, threaten to delay developments due to its high cost.
Amid an economic downturn, Dubai offers an attractive alternative for investors in Czechia
While the Czech real estate market stagnates, demand in Dubai soars as high as the city’s famous skyscrapers.
Prague's most iconic department store is closing its doors on Feb. 1
The brutalist communist-era Kotva building will be reconstructed and renovated, opening again to the public in 2027.
New Prague development honors historic Czechoslovak ice hockey players
Prague 5's Nová Waltrovka development features streets named after members of the Czech national hockey team who were imprisoned by the communist regime.
Czechia's plan to store hotel guests' personal data sparks privacy concerns
The government argues that it is simply digitizing the current protocol of storing guests' personal information, but critics voice security concerns.
Greener and better: Three-year project to revitalize Jiřího z Poděbrad square begins
The City of Prague aims to plant about 150 new trees, renovate the current fountain, reconstruct the square's paths, and improve the children's playground.
ASK AN EXPERT: Trends and predictions for the Prague rental market in 2024
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We asked the experts at Engel & Völkers Prague for their take on the trends and challenges the capital’s housing market will see in 2024.
Neighborhood guide: Modřany is a lively and liveable outer 'burb
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Modřany is transforming its image from a scruffy outer borough along the Vltava's right bank to a sought-after residential haven.
Czech apartment rental prices decreased at the end of 2023
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Average rents in the Czech Republic saw a modest dip in the fourth quarter of 2023, though prices continued to rise in Prague.
Three-year project to revitalize Masaryk rail station begins today
Prague's oldest rail station (and one of the busiest in the capital) is to get a facelift – it will also become barrier-free and get more platforms.
ASK AN EXPERT: What is the advantage of using a rental agent in Prague?
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As the demand for rental properties rises, navigating the real estate market can be overwhelming. Here's what you need to know about rental agencies.
Monthly mortgage payments 50 percent more expensive than rent in Czechia
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Despite mortgage rates falling and home ownership in Czechia becoming cheaper in recent months, renting still remains the firm favorite.
