Legislation & taxes
Legal changes, taxes and regulations affecting property owners — clear and on time.
Construction Law Reform Gets the Green Light
After a week of debate, the long-awaited and hotly discussed amendment to the Building Act has successfully passed the Chamber of Deputies. What is changing?
How should the planned register of flats work?
At the turn of the year, planned changes to the state RÚIAN database were defined and approved – changes the media sometimes describe as a “register of flats”. Let's take a look at what exactly the data collection involves and why it is not, in fact, a new register at all.
Will building in Czechia require just one stamp from 2027?
According to many experts, a fundamental overhaul of construction legislation is the only way to truly restart Czechia and avert the housing crisis in its major cities.
ETS2 emission allowances could split flats into two categories
The controversial Emissions Trading System 2 scheme, better known by the abbreviation ETS2, could fundamentally reshape the Czech property market.
The limit for minor repairs in rented flats is changing
The government has approved a proposal from the Ministry for Regional Development aimed at bringing the limit for repairs paid by the tenant into line with the inflation accumulated over the ten years since the last change.
Short-term tourist rentals: the Airbnb Act
Some politicians hope the housing crisis will be solved by an amendment to the law on tourism. Can stricter regulation of short-term rentals really help, and even push down rents in Prague and other Czech cities popular with foreign tourists?
What does the Affordable Rental Housing programme offer?
Applications for subsidised construction of rental flats have been open since the beginning of October. The new programme, called Affordable Rental Housing, run by the State Investment Support Fund, aims to improve the current situation on the Czech real estate market. But can we really expect housing to become more available?
Is the taxation of investment flats on the way?
Experts are slowly beginning to admit that the Czech tax mix is far from ideal. Why is the gap between rich and poor widening? And what can be done about it?
Don't forget about property tax. The year 2023 is here.
If you bought or sold a property in 2022, remember that by 31 January 2023 at the latest you must report this to the relevant regional tax office so the tax can be assessed.
Lease vs. sublease: the differences and what to watch out for as a landlord
Who pays you rent, who is responsible for the flat, and when is consent to a sublease required? We explain the differences using everyday situations and show you what to ask when choosing guaranteed rent.
Construction Law Reform Gets the Green Light
How should the planned register of flats work?
Will building in Czechia require just one stamp from 2027?
ETS2 emission allowances could split flats into two categories
The limit for minor repairs in rented flats is changing
Short-term tourist rentals: the Airbnb Act
What does the Affordable Rental Housing programme offer?
Is the taxation of investment flats on the way?
Don't forget about property tax. The year 2023 is here.
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