Creativity meets concrete in Czechia's communist-era housing revamps
Long criticized for their stark uniformity and utilitarian focus, these apartment complexes are now becoming canvases for creative transformation.
Prague rents are now higher than Brussels—and climbing
The Czech capital's rents have risen in quarterly terms—the cost of a studio or shared apartment is now similar to (or costlier than) western EU states.
Average price for new Prague apartments breaks new record
Amid a doubling in the amount of new-build apartments being sold in the capital in the last 12 months, prices have risen by over 5 percent.
The year of the 'Frankenflat'? Apartment layouts in Prague are getting weird
A recent ad for a 'non-shared 1+kk' within a 'shared apartment' is a case study in the increasingly complicated rental landscape evolving in Czechia.
Prague's housing shortage to bring hundreds of micro-apartments
The development is part of a growing trend of small properties, aimed especially for singles in the capital, to help deal with the huge demand for housing.
Most Czechs see real estate as best overall investment option
Land ownership was the second-most highly rated investment option, and the popularity of cryptocurrencies has slumped since 2021.
Hagibor development breathes life into prime Prague location
Transforming a brownfield site into a vibrant residential community has opened a unique opportunity for homeownership in Prague.
Meet the Czech city that's happier than San Francisco
This Central Bohemian city has much lower rents than Prague, has easy transport connections to the capital, and boasts a rich history of hockey heritage.
Leader Talks: Crestyl’s Viktor Peška on finding your dream apartment in Prague
Expats.cz asked a leading residential real estate developer about how to go about securing your perfect home in Prague’s ultra-competitive property market.
Live like a royal between Prague’s prestigious Hradčany and Břevnov districts
Life in the historic heart of the Czech capital offers greater peace and quiet than you might expect.
A Prague apartment now costs eight annual household salaries
With property prices surging a huge 50 percent in the past five years, more people are steering clear of home ownership.
How Prague wants to limit Airbnb services from 2025
A new regulation seeks to give local authorities the power to set the maximum number of days and square meters that rooms can be let via booking platforms.
Prices for new apartments in Prague reach highest point in history
Despite surges in prices, demand is also growing (as are sales numbers) – analysts say that this is due to lower interest rates.
Rent Index: Which cities and districts are most expensive for renters in Czechia?
Analysts say rents are rising again, with the pace proving faster than in the first quarter and no signs of the trend slowing.
Property prices continue to rise in Czechia – especially Prague
Lower mortgage rates have spurred demand in property purchases, pushing up prices across most of the country.
Economist: How a Trump election win may make Czech mortgages more expensive
Wider US deficits, inflation, and higher yields on long-term US bonds are likely to cause contagion in the EU and Czechia, Lukáš Kovanda explains.
ASK AN EXPERT: Tips for successfully navigating Prague’s tight rental market
We asked the Head of Residential Rentals at Engel & Völkers how to secure your next home.