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Practical guides to buying, selling, renting and financing property in the Czech Republic.
Source of funds checks when buying property in Czechia (2026)
When you buy a property, the bank, the lawyer, the notary and the estate agent will all ask where your money comes from. Here are the documents that work for different sources of funds, and how to prepare them in advance so the purchase isn't delayed.
How to check a property before buying in the Czech Republic
The land registry extract, enforcement proceedings, pre-emption rights, the owners' association's finances and hidden building defects. A practical guide to checking a flat or house before you sign anything or pay a deposit.
Choosing a luxury property agent in Prague: what to check in the contract
Selling a high-value flat, villa or residence? We explain how to choose an agent, what to ask them, how to read the brokerage agreement and how a sale at the very top of the market differs.
Escrow in Czech property purchases (2026): lawyer, notary or bank
When the seller receives the money held in escrow, what attorney, notary and bank escrow costs, and how to proceed when paying from abroad or in a foreign currency. A practical guide for buyers and sellers alike.
Buying a flat before selling your current one: bridging the gap
The right new flat won't wait for you, and your current one won't sell overnight. How do you finance the period between buying and selling in 2026, and protect yourself legally, without losing money or peace of mind?
Selling a tenanted flat in Prague without an unnecessary discount
Should you sell a let flat now, or wait until it is vacant? We explain who to offer a tenanted flat to, how to handle viewings, the deposit and the tenancy agreement, and how to avoid losing value in negotiations.
Buy-to-let mortgages in the Czech Republic 2026: new CNB rules
From April 2026, banks will lend no more than 70% of the value of a flat bought to let, and your total debts are capped at seven times your annual income. We show how much of your own money you need and how banks count rental income.
Co-operative or freehold flat? Buying in Prague in 2026
Co-operative flats are tempting because they cost less. However, what you buy is a share in a housing co-operative, not the flat itself. We explain how this affects your mortgage, the security of the purchase and a future sale.
Selling a flat in a divorce in the Czech Republic: agreeing on price
A shared flat is often a source of conflict when a marriage ends. We explain when to buy out your partner and when to sell to a third party, what to do about the mortgage, how an independent valuation helps, and which deadlines and taxes to keep in mind.
Selling a flat in Prague 10: Vršovice, Strašnice and Záběhlice (2026)
Vršovice, Strašnice and Záběhlice sit side by side, yet flats sell differently in each of them. We look at prices in 2026, who is buying here and how to choose the right way to sell.
Buying and selling a flat in Vinohrady (2026): period building checks
What a flat in Vinohrady costs today, which parts of the district are more expensive, what technical risks lie hidden in century-old apartment buildings, and how to prepare a Vinohrady flat for sale so that it achieves a good price.
Buying a new-build flat in Prague: from deposit to handover
Reservations, future purchase agreements, advance payments, buyer modifications and handover. A practical guide for Czech and international buyers who want to protect their money and avoid overpaying.
PENB energy certificate when selling a flat (2026): class G impact
A property's energy label now affects its price, the mortgage terms and how quickly it sells. What are your obligations, what is changing because of the EU buildings directive, and which improvements pay for themselves?
Gift, inheritance or sale? Passing on property in the Czech Republic
Should you gift a flat to your children now, leave it to them as an inheritance, or sell it and divide the proceeds? We explain what each option means for tax, for the parents' housing and for relationships between siblings.
Renting vs buying a flat in Prague as a foreigner (2026)
We used a model Prague flat to compare the cost of renting with a mortgage repayment. Here you'll find the upfront costs, the point at which buying pays off, and what to do if you leave the Czech Republic after a few years.
Buying a penthouse in Prague: what drives the price
The terrace, the view, the ceiling height and the condition of the roof all matter. We explain what commands a premium in Prague's penthouse market, where the technical risks lie, and how to check a rooftop apartment before you sign a contract.
How to sell a restaurant in Prague, including the lease and equipment
Are you selling the property, the lease or the entire business? The answer determines the price, the tax and whose consent you need. A guide to valuing a restaurant business, transferring the lease and finding a buyer discreetly.
Managing a rental flat in Prague when you live abroad
Letting a flat in Prague from hundreds of kilometres away is possible, but only with clear rules and a reliable property manager. Here is an overview of what property management involves, what it costs and how to choose a manager.
Home staging in Prague: how to prepare your flat for sale
Which interior changes do the most for photos and viewings, what professional preparation of a flat costs, and why an empty flat is staged differently from one that is still lived in.
How much does a turnkey flat renovation cost in Prague in 2026?
What does a turnkey renovation of an older flat in Prague cost today, how long does it take, and what pushes the price up the most? We set out price ranges by standard, a timeline for a 3+kk and how to avoid extra work.
Short-term rentals in Prague in 2026: rules, taxes and returns
The EU regulation on short-term rentals now applies, but eTurista does not yet. This guide covers the obligations of flat owners in Prague, how owners' associations and taxes affect short-term letting, and how it compares with a long-term let.
Rental yield on a Prague investment flat in 2026 after all costs
Gross yields on Prague flats are holding at around 3–4%, and less once tax, management and empty months are taken into account. We set out the calculation district by district, show how yields differ by flat size and explain when a mortgage makes sense.
Cottages for sale near Kutná Hora (Hostovlice): what to check
The Čáslav area, at the foot of the Železné hory hills, offers peace and quiet, a drive of around an hour and a quarter from Prague and prices that are nothing like those in the capital. Here is what country cottages cost and what to check before you buy.
Buying a new-build house in Chotětov near the D10: what to check
Villages between Prague and Mladá Boleslav are growing thanks to the motorway, the railway and the labour market around Škoda Auto. We look at what a new-build house costs today and what to check before buying newly built property in a village.
Flat prices in Mělník: is buying there worth it? (2026)
Mělník draws buyers with its vineyards, its position at the confluence of two rivers and prices well below Prague's. This guide covers what flats cost, how quickly you can get to Prague, where the town is at risk of flooding and who buying here makes sense for.
Buying property in Havlíčkův Brod: who it makes sense for (2026)
Flats at roughly a third to a half of Prague prices, a hospital, local industry and new express trains to Prague from December. We look at what Havlíčkův Brod offers families and investors looking for a higher yield.
House in Liberec vs flat in Prague: prices, areas and commuting
A family house around Liberec is currently advertised for about ten million crowns (CZK) – roughly the price of an average Prague flat. We compare prices, neighbourhoods and commuting times, and the risks worth checking before you buy.
Buying a flat in Poděbrady for half the price of Prague
Poděbrady offers spa-town calm, the Elbe and a train to Prague in under an hour, at roughly half the capital's price per square metre. Who is buying here a good idea for, and what should you avoid?
Best Prague neighbourhoods for families near international schools
Moving to Prague with children? We have compared neighbourhoods by international schools, parks, transport and current rental and purchase prices, so that your search for a home starts where your family's everyday life begins.
Prague flat prices in autumn 2026 and scenarios for 2027
New flats in Prague are being offered at around CZK 188,000 per square metre and older flats at around CZK 160,000, while mortgages are becoming more expensive. Here is an overview of prices by district and market segment, plus three scenarios for 2027.
Rental income tax in the Czech Republic for non-residents (2026)
Do you live abroad and let a flat in the Czech Republic? We explain when to file a Czech tax return, which expenses you can claim, how to avoid double taxation and how to handle everything remotely.
Property reservation agreements in the Czech Republic: losing the fee
A reservation agreement can secure a property purchase, but a badly drafted one can cost you hundreds of thousands of crowns. We look at the reservation fee, escrow, risky clauses, and how to proceed if you are buying with a mortgage or from abroad.
Mortgage refixing in the Czech Republic 2026: stay or switch banks?
This year, fixed-rate periods are ending on mortgages worth hundreds of billions of CZK, and rates are now much higher than when these loans were taken out. Here is how to compare your bank's offer with the rest of the market and how to fit refixing in with your other plans.
How to negotiate the price of a flat in 2026 without losing the deal
This year there is often a noticeable gap between the asking price and the price a flat actually sells for. Here we look at when buyers have room to negotiate a discount, which arguments work, and which mistakes can ruin a negotiation.
Property valuation in Prague: a step-by-step guide for 2026
An online calculator gives you one figure, the bank another, and your neighbours' listing a third. We explain why they differ, what actually moves the price of a flat in Prague today, and how to get a valuation you can sell on.
Renting out a luxury flat in Prague to foreign tenants: step by step
Foreign executives, diplomats and corporate tenants will pay more for a high-quality flat in Prague, but they also expect more. This guide covers how to set the standard, the lease and the deposit, and how to pay the correct tax on rental income even if you do not live in the Czech Republic.
Mortgages for foreigners in the Czech Republic (2026)
You can get a Czech mortgage as a foreigner. What counts is the type of residence permit you hold, where your income comes from, what currency it's paid in and how much of your own money you put in. Here is how to go about it so you don't lose the flat you've chosen.
Buying property in the Czech Republic as a foreigner: 2026 guide
Foreigners can buy flats, houses and land in the Czech Republic without special permission. We explain which documents and checks to expect, how escrow and the Land Registry work, and where transactions most often get held up.
Capital gains tax on selling property in the Czech Republic (2026)
Selling a flat or a villa? When you acquired it, whether you lived in it and what you do with the proceeds decide whether you pay nothing or hundreds of thousands of crowns. We explain the holding period test, the residence test, reinvestment and the common mistake about the CZK 40 million cap.
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