Rising borrowing costs and a more uncertain economic outlook have undoubtedly changed the way real estate projects are financed, but market participants suggested that access to debt remains relatively healthy for the right opportunities. The focus has shifted from chasing growth to assessing resilience, with lenders placing greater emphasis on cash flow, sector fundamentals and sponsor quality. These themes dominated the financing discussion at Prague Property Forum 2026.

At Prague Property Forum 2026, industry leaders from across the property and facility management ecosystem examined how digital tools are changing the way buildings are operated, valued and experienced. The discussion moved beyond the usual AI hype to focus on the real challenges behind transformation: organisational culture, data quality, workforce readiness and the growing expectation for buildings to function as responsive service platforms rather than static assets. While technologies such as AI, automation and occupancy analytics are advancing rapidly, the panel agreed that long-term success will depend less on the tools themselves and more on how effectively companies integrate them into everyday operations, decision-making and user experience.

At Prague Property Forum 2026, the residential panel, chaired by Radek Kučera, brought together leading public and private-sector players to dissect why Prague’s housing remains so expensive and what it will take to change course. The discussion revolved around sluggish permitting, structural undersupply, land policy, the role of institutional capital, and the capacity of the construction industry to scale up.

At Prague Property Forum 2026, the opening panel examined how investors are adapting their strategies in a volatile macro environment. Speakers highlighted that despite continued appetite for Czech real estate, higher financing costs, limited availability of quality assets, and growing uncertainty are pushing investors to become more selective, more cautious and increasingly focused on long-term resilience.

From macro trends and investment strategy to housing affordability, operational efficiency and lender appetite, Prague Property Forum 2026 will bring together many of the market’s most active investors, developers, lenders and advisers on May 18th at the Cubex Centre Prague.

From macro trends and investment strategy to housing affordability, operational efficiency and lender appetite, Prague Property Forum 2026 will bring together many of the market’s most active investors, developers, lenders and advisers on May 18th at the Cubex Centre Prague.

In an era of unprecedented market volatility, top real estate investment professionals gathered at Prague Property Forum 2025 to discuss the critical challenge of building resilient investment portfolios. Moderated by Tomáš Jandík from Crestpoint Capital Partners, the panel brought together experts from diverse investment backgrounds to unpack the complexities of modern real estate investment management.

A recent panel discussion at Prague Property Forum 2025 brought together industry leaders to explore the evolving landscape of investment across different asset classes, with a particular focus on retail, office, and industrial properties. Moderated by Josef Malíř from Star Capital Finance, the conversation revealed nuanced perspectives on investment strategies, sustainability, and market challenges.

The changing dynamics of office utilisation and the need to balance efficiency and collaboration are hot topics not only for employers but for office providers as well. Resistance of employees returning to the office environment is still both a concern and a challenge. Office investments and a new age of working were the main discussion points at a dedicated panel of Prague Property Forum 2024.

What are the challenges of attracting foreign capital in the Czech real estate market? Is the Czech market overpriced? What about yields, are they accurately projected? And last but not least, is the more expensive land always better? Top Czech dealmakers have discussed these topics during the second panel discussion at Prague Property Forum 2024.