Where to find affordable apartments amid Prague’s housing crunch
Housing data from portal Sreality reveals which areas have the cheapest rental and sales prices—and which are not for the budget conscious.
Prague is seeing an exodus of young people due to rising housing costs
High rents and living expenses in Prague are straining household finances, leading to growing suburbanization as more young people leave the city.
Why are young people in Czechia paying double the rent of Western European peers?
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Relative to average gross monthly salaries, Czechia's under 35-year-olds pay much more than young adults in Germany, Austria, or France.
An average Prague apartment will cost you 15 annual salaries, study shows
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Although apartments have become marginally cheaper to purchase, a serious lack of new buildings paired with high prices has caused sales to plummet.
Czech National Bank removes major hurdle in securing a mortgage
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An upcoming change will mean that, from 2024, people with higher levels of debt and lower incomes have a much higher chance of acquiring a mortgage.
To rent or buy in Czechia? In a price-shifted market, it’s complicated
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Expert analysis reveals that even with the current mortgage rates, skyrocketing rents make buying a home more profitable.
Amid a housing crisis, Czech flat hunters turn to micro-apartments
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Due to their cost-effective nature and developers' ability to create many in one building, these ultra-small apartments have seen a surge in popularity.
New 'build-to-rent' housing surges in popularity across Czechia
According to a survey, there are now twice as many purpose-built furnished flats available for immediate rent compared to the first half of 2020.
Prices for older Czech apartments to rise due to slowdown in construction
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While higher construction costs and other factors have led developers to cut back on new flats, demand is expected to rise.
ASK AN EXPERT: What are the current trends on the Prague rental market?
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We spoke with the realtors at Engel & Völkers about the price, availability, and demand for rental properties in the Czech capital.
Apartment prices in Czechia fell in the first quarter of 2023
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The Liberec and Ostrava regions saw the biggest drops, while prices stagnated in Prague, and rose in the Ústí nad Labem and Zlín regions.
Could converting smaller apartments solve the Czech housing crisis?
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More rooms in a smaller area would make some flats more attractive, but the law only allows this to be done in older buildings.
ASK AN EXPERT: What are red flags to watch out for when renting a flat in Prague?
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We spoke with the realtors at Engel & Völkers about potential scams that renters should be aware of.
EXPAT VOICES: Readers reveal what they love (and hate) about their Prague neighborhoods
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Many of you replied to our earlier survey asking for your true opinions on where you live in Prague, and the responses were fascinating.
Prague apartment rental prices rose by around 20 percent in 2022
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While rental prices in most other Czech cities rose by less than 10 percent, Prague prices went up higher than the county's inflation rate.
Mortgage rates in Czechia now among the highest in the past 20 years
Due to the high rates and other factors, the volume of mortgages granted is significantly lower than last year.
Renting is three times cheaper than a mortgage in Prague
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A recent real estate study mapped the differences in rental and mortgage prices across Czechia.
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