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Insights & Guides for Living in Prague
Practical advice, neighborhood guides, and market insights for renters, landlords, students, and expats.
★ FeaturedHow to Rent a Flat as a Group in the Czech Republic (and Why Landlords Prefer It)
How a group lease works under Czech law, what to agree before the first viewing, and how a Squad on DomuHQ turns three applicants into one.
★ FeaturedStudent Housing in Prague 2026: Kolej (Dorm) vs Shared Flat
What a kolej and a room in a shared flat really cost in Prague in 2026, who gets a dorm bed, and how to decide before the September rush.
★ FeaturedCzech Apartment Layout Notation Explained: 1+kk, 2+1, Garsonka, and Everything Between
When you start searching for a flat in Prague, you'll see listings like '2+kk' or '3+1'. Here's exactly what every number, letter, and symbol means, and which type fits your needs.
Handover Protocol (Předávací Protokol): What It Must Contain, With a Template
What a Czech handover protocol (předávací protokol) must contain, how to do it on move-in and move-out, what changes in a shared flat, and a template you can copy.
Erasmus in the Czech Republic: How to Find Accommodation Before You Land
Erasmus in Czechia: apply for the dorm early, solve the five-month lease problem, budget the deposit, get proof of accommodation for a visa, avoid the scams and find flatmates first.
The Cheapest Districts to Rent in Prague in 2026 (and What You Actually Get)
The Prague districts with the lowest rent in 2026, from Nusle to Jižní Město, with per-square-metre prices, transport, what you get, and what a room costs in each.
Karlín vs Holešovice: Where to Rent in Prague in 2026
Karlín vs Holešovice in 2026: rent per square metre, what a 2+kk and a room in a 3+kk cost, transport, parks, noise, and which one works for a shared flat.
How Much Do You Need to Earn to Rent in Prague and Brno in 2026?
Prague's 2026 average and median wages, gross to net, the 3x and 35 percent rules, and the salary you need for a room, a studio or a shared 2+kk in Prague and Brno.
How to Vet a Roommate Before You Sign a Lease (Without Making It Weird)
A one-hour vetting process for a future roommate: what to read in the profile, five video-call questions, what you can ask for, and the red flags that end it.
How to End a Lease in the Czech Republic (and Leave a Shared Flat Early)
Notice periods for indefinite and fixed-term leases under Czech law, the three ways out of a one-year contract, what to do when you share a lease, and a notice template.
The 10-Minute Flat Viewing Checklist for Shared Flats in Czechia
What to check in the ten minutes you get at a flat viewing in Czechia, the five questions to ask before you leave, and the signs that mean walk away.
Prague Rent Prices in Autumn 2026: What a Flat Really Costs, District by District
Prague asking rents around 480 CZK per m² in 2026, Karlín near 575, Nusle under 400: what a studio, 2+kk and shared 3+kk cost by district.
DomuHQ Partner Listing Sync API Documentation
API documentation for CRM vendors integrating with DomuHQ. Sreality-compatible JSON API. Same field names and codebook values as the official Sreality spec.
Lease vs Sublease in the Czech Republic: What's the Difference
Renting a room in Prague usually makes you a subtenant, not a tenant. What najem vs podnajem really means for your rights, and what to check before you sign.
How to Split Rent and Bills With Roommates (Fairly)
Sharing a flat is the best way to cut Prague rent, but a lopsided split sours it fast. Three fair ways to divide rent and bills, plus how to handle the deposit.
Renting an Apartment in Prague as a Foreigner: The Documents You Need
Renting in Prague as a foreigner is completely normal; what trips people up is the paperwork. Here are the documents you need to be the landlord's easy yes.
How to Get Your Rental Deposit Back in the Czech Republic
Your kauce can be up to three months' rent, and Czech law says you should get it back within a month of moving out. Here's how to make sure you actually do.
The Science of Roommate Compatibility: What the Research Says (and Why It Works in Prague)
Most people in Prague share a flat out of necessity, not choice. Here's what research says predicts living well together, and why it beats a dating app.
How to Actually Find a Roommate in Prague (Without Losing Your Mind)
You'll find a flat in Prague in a week. You'll spend a month finding the right person to live in it with. Here's why the platforms most people use are making it worse, and what actually works.
How to Spot a Scam Listing in Prague (Before You Lose Your Deposit)
Prague's rental market moves fast, and scammers know it. Here are the patterns that should stop you mid-application, the questions that filter them out in 30 seconds.
Vinohrady vs Žižkov: Which Prague Neighborhood Is Right for You?
Both are 15 minutes from Wenceslas Square. Both are full of expats. The vibe couldn't be more different. Here's how to pick.
The Real Cost of Renting in Prague (Beyond the Listed Rent)
The number on the listing is rarely the number you'll pay. Here's the actual budget breakdown for renting in Prague, with current 2026 numbers.