Off-market flats

How to get access to these offers

A seller may prefer a discreet sale, or may first approach people already searching in the area. With a managed flat, the property manager’s other clients may be among the interested buyers. It is a way of reaching buyers, not a special legal category of property.

As a buyer, set out your budget, preferred location and whether you want a vacant flat or an investment with a sitting tenant. A specific brief tells the seller far more than a vague “send me something interesting”.

What to check, even with early access

Just as with a public listing, compare the purchase price, legal status and expected costs. For a let flat, also ask for the lease agreement, a payment history, the amount of the security deposit (called “jistota” in Czech law) and details of the lease term. A “vetted tenant” label is no substitute for these documents.

To illustrate: a flat let for 25,000 Kč looks better at first glance than a similar one let for 23,000 Kč. But if the first needs a costly repair and you pay more for it, early access won’t make it the better investment. An off-market offer is a chance to assess a property, not a reason to skip due diligence or rush to pay a deposit.