Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Most young people in the Czech Republic do not believe the current government will significantly improve access to housing, despite expecting the state to play a role in addressing the issue. This follows a survey conducted by building materials producer Xella in cooperation with research agency Ipsos, involving 1,050 respondents aged between 18 and 30.
According to the findings, only 16 percent of respondents believe the government will succeed in improving housing affordability. A further 39 percent expect conditions to remain largely unchanged over the next four years, while 35 percent anticipate a deterioration. At the same time, 96 percent of those surveyed said they expect some form of state support to help them secure housing.
When asked about potential measures, roughly one third of participants supported the construction of affordable state-backed housing for young people. Nearly 30 percent favoured the introduction of interest-free housing loans, while around one fifth suggested government intervention to reduce apartment prices or mortgage costs.
High property prices were identified as the main barrier to home ownership by 69 percent of respondents. Expensive mortgages were cited by less than half, while 43 percent pointed to rising land prices and 39 percent mentioned insufficient income as key obstacles.
Housing affordability has worsened in the Czech Republic in recent years, according to international and domestic analyses. Rising property prices and rental costs have placed increasing pressure on household budgets, with young families and lower-income groups among those most affected. Prague continues to rank among the least affordable European capitals for housing, although some regional markets have also seen sharp price growth, partly due to increased investor interest.
The government coalition has announced plans to amend construction legislation with the aim of accelerating the approval process for large residential projects and recognising housing development as a public interest. It has also indicated that support schemes for young families, including preferential housing loans, are under consideration.
Source: CTK
