If you are looking for a temporary accommodation arrangement when visiting the Czech Republic or staying in the country for a short period of time, you can select from a broad range of accommodation facilities at various economic levels. The most affordable places to stay are guest houses, hostels and camps, which are abundant throughout the Czech Republic. There are also a large number of inns, motels and hotels. There are also a wide selection of more upscale accommodation options offered in four- and five-star hotels, most of which are located in Prague and larger regional cities.
The availability of housing and the rental rates are largely tied to the geographical location. You are likely to pay a lot more for renting a place in a large city, like Prague, compared to renting in a small town or in the countryside.
Flat rentals are very common in larger cities and the rental rates depend on the flat’s size, location, amenities and the age of the building. Rents in Prague are substantially higher than in other parts of the Czech Republic but the rates have also been recently rising in larger regional cities as well.
Offering housing arrangements as part of employment is not a very common practice in the Czech Republic. In most cases, employees have to find their own housing arrangements without the assistance of the employer. More information about this subject can be obtained from the local municipal authorities or real estate agents in the area where you are looking for accommodation. Classified advertising with flats/houses for sale and rent can also be found on numerous specialized internet sites like seznam. You can also place your own classified advertisement with your accommodation requirements. You can also search periodicals specializing in classified advertisements (Avizo, Annonce).
Rent is usually charged and paid on a monthly basis and a security deposit of at least one month’s rent is usually required. When budgeting for housing expenses, it is important to remember that there will be other expenses such as charges for property maintenance, property taxes (if you own the flat) and utilities (waste disposal, electricity, water, heating, etc.).
If you are looking to buy property in the Czech Republic (house or flat) and if you are a citizen of another country that is part of the EU or the European Economic Area, you have to possess a residence permit as issued to a citizen of the European Community. The exceptions to this requirement are agricultural and forest properties, which can only be acquired by foreign nationals who possess a residence permit, as issued to a citizen of the European Community, if the foreign national are registered in the Registry of Agricultural Business Operators with the local municipal authorities of a municipality with extended powers, based on a special act, and if the foreign nationals hold permanent residence status for at least 3 years, (Article 17/1 of the Foreign Exchange Act).
When buying, selling or completing other property-related transactions, all actions need to be notarized and the terms and conditions of the entire transaction verified. Such services are usually included in the services provided by real estate agencies.
Young people often rent only a single room in a flat or a house in an effort to make commuting to a job or school easier and to economize, thsi website is for rooms to let in English and Czech – www.spolubydlici.cz