THE PROS AND CONS OF BUYING PROPERTY IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

We know the state of the Czech property market well and can advise our clients on current and future trends. Whilst other countries are experiencing difficulties in their property markets, the Czech market is still thriving.  Prague and more recently Brno have been the main focus of foreign investment, and the property markets there are reaching maturity. However there are other parts of the country where properties are both relatively cheap and offer good investment opportunities - for example our company specialises in South Bohemia, the area around Ceske Budejovice.

Below are some of our thoughts on the pros and cons of buying in this country - click on each bullet point to find out more.

PROS In the very centre of Europe Member of the European Union Cost of living Properties highly affordable and available - a good investment Property ownership easily accessible  High levels of second-home ownership Historic towns, cities and monuments Beautiful unspoilt landscape Cheap travel to and from UK Good climate (sun in summer, snow in winter) English taught as first foreign language in schools Friendly people Cosmopolitan Highly educated population Excellent health service Fast growing economy Large retail sector (including UK brands - Tescos, M&S) Wide-ranging culture and entertainment Varied opportunities for sport Love of fairytales and myths

CONS No seaside Bureaucracy Estate agents aren't geared to the British market Customer service can sometimes need improvement Remnants of the communist industrial blight in some places British stag nights in Prague.