Real estate markets in Slovakia and Czech Republic face rising prices

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Real estate markets in the Czech Republic and Slovakia are experiencing significant shifts in pricing and availability. In Slovakia, property prices rose by 13.6% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. Existing properties saw a sharper increase of 14.3% compared to 10% for new builds. While the Bratislava region saw the highest growth at 16.2%, some regions experienced slight price decreases.

To address housing shortages, initiatives like the Dostupný Domov project by Slovak Savings Bank and Slovak Investment Holding aim to provide affordable rental housing, targeting vulnerable groups with rents up to 26% lower than market rates. Additionally, political figures like Zoroslav Kollár have proposed converting unused state buildings into affordable homes for young families.

In the Czech Republic, the market shows regional divergence. While rental prices in some areas like Pardubice have increased, others like Vysočina have seen decreases. In Prague, high rents are driving residents to move to other regions. Discussions regarding the regulation of short-term rentals like Airbnb also continue, with proponents arguing for controls to prevent city centers from becoming purely tourist attractions.

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Adam Scheinherr · Bratislava · Brno · Czech Republic · Deloitte · Košice · Slovak Investment Holding · Slovak Statistical Office · Slovakia · Slovenská sporiteľňa · Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic · Trenčín

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Havířov saw a year-on-year price increase of 39 percent, reaching approximately 65,000 CZK per square meter. www.penize.cz
[○ 1 SOURCE] The average rental price per square meter rose to 343 CZK in the second quarter. tn.nova.cz
[DISPUTED] Actual average apartment sales prices in the second quarter were 83,000 CZK per square meter. www.penize.cz
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jihlava is the fastest-growing regional city in the Czech Republic with a 30 percent year-on-year increase. www.penize.cz
[DISPUTED] Average asking prices for older apartments in the Czech Republic surpassed 100,000 CZK per square meter in spring 2024. www.penize.cz
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rental prices in Pardubice increased by 3.3 percent since the beginning of the year. tn.nova.cz
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rental prices in the Vysočina region decreased by 3 percent. tn.nova.cz
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rental prices could increase by up to 5 percent next year. tn.nova.cz