Pandemic drives up sales, rents of country cottages

Interest in renting out or buying country cottages is still growing in the Czech Republic, with some real estate companies reporting a growth of 40 percent year-on-year.

The trend is directly linked to the coronavirus pandemic that has restricted or banned travel.

The price of such properties has risen by 20 to 35 percent since the beginning of 2020.

People are also increasingly converting recreational facilities into permanent housing.