The average price of cottages and chalets in Czechia rose by 8.8% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, reaching CZK 3.2 million, according to the latest analysis by digital real estate platform Bezrealitky.cz. The most sought-after recreational properties in prime locations are now priced at up to CZK 6.4 million, reflecting a 12.3% increase compared to the same period last year. While interest in recreational properties remains, demand has moderated. Last year, listings typically attracted five to ten prospective buyers before the summer season; this year, the number has halved. Smaller cottages are being offered for around CZK 850,000, a slight decrease of 1.4% year-on-year. Meanwhile, garden cottages in high-demand areas are averaging CZK 1.6 million, up 3.5% from the previous year. According to the analysis, most buyers prioritize properties in good condition and desirable locations. Interest in older cottages or chalets requiring renovation, especially those located outside key tourist areas, has declined significantly. “The market has shifted over the past year. Owners are responding to increased demand for real estate investment by raising asking prices for recreational properties. At the same time, buyers looking for bargains largely made their purchases in previous years. As a result, many properties have remained on the market for several seasons, and with summer approaching, owners are making greater efforts to sell,” said Martin Ponzer, head of Bezrealitky.cz. Ponzer also noted a trend of buyers turning to older family houses as alternatives to cottages, often at lower prices but typically located away from major tourist destinations. Additionally, some owners are selling holiday homes to finance apartment purchases, leading to quicker sales and potentially better deals for buyers. Among the most popular regions for holiday properties are the Krkonoše Mountains, Jizera Mountains, Orlické Mountains, Kralický Sněžník, and their foothills. High demand is also seen in areas such as Kokořínsko, Pálava, and Lipno, where properties command higher prices due to their commercial potential and proximity to Prague or Brno. Other areas with strong interest include Šumava, Bohemian Switzerland, Beskydy, Slapy, South Bohemia, Bohemian Paradise, and Dolnomoravský úval. Bezrealitky noted that buyers may find more room for price negotiation in the Ore Mountains, Lusatian Mountains, and the Křivoklát region. The Liberec Region recorded the highest average cottage prices, at CZK 4.95 million, followed by the Hradec Králové Region at CZK 4.67 million. In the Central Bohemian Region, cottages and chalets are priced at an average of CZK 3.83 million. Source: CTK