Competitiveness / Business and Industry

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

Spotlight issue

13th December 2023 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


CTP leases so far over 400,000 sqm of logistics space in Czech Republic in 2023

CTP, Europe’s largest listed developer, owner, and manager of industrial and logistics properties by gross lettable area (GLA), has so far concluded lease deals with a total area of over 400,000 sqm for space in industrial properties in the Czech Republic in 2023, including more than 10 lease contracts for premises larger than 10,000 sqm. The largest transaction was a contract to renew the lease of almost 54,000 sqm of space in CTPark Bor. The developer continues to build new industrial space across the Czech Republic and is confident that the Czech industrial property market will continue to grow.
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19th September 2023 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


The construction of the Roztyly Plaza office building has progressed to the final stage. Its cladding, internal installations and modifications of the surroundings are being completed

The new Roztyly Plaza office building, which is going up in Prague 11 right next to the Roztyly metro station, has advanced to the final stage of construction. Work is now underway on the completion of the outer cladding and on the extensive glazing of the skylight, which will ensure the inner atrium will be illuminated with daylight. Technological equipment is being installed inside the building. Pavements were installed in the building's vicinity, systems were installed to collect rainwater and the existing asphalt was replaced with low-noise asphalt. There are also plans for new bus stops and, for example, with the planting of greenery on the rooftop terrace. Upon its completion at the beginning of next year, the building will add to the market 21,700 m² of latest-generation offices (almost half of which have already been rented) and 1600 m2 of retail units on the ground floor, with planned use for a grocery store, pharmacy or drug store, all supplemented with a modern cafeteria. The studio Aulík Fišer architekti is behind the architectural design of the building and the investor of the entire project is the Passerinvest Group.
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4th September 2023 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Property Index Overview of European Residential Markets

The Czechs rank second to last across Europe in the availability of their own housing. After Slovakia, housing is the most expensive in relation to wages. For a 70 m2 flat, Czechs need the equivalent of 13.3 average gross annual salaries. The Czech Republic has long been one of the European countries with the least affordable housing.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic