PragueEstateBot: Prague Rentals Alert

A good Prague flat can vanish in a few hours: by the time you open a website, ten people are already asking about it. PragueEstateBot exists so that you hear about a new listing right away. 🏡

The bot watches rental listings in Prague and tells you as soon as they appear on marketplaces. It searches with your filters and from several sources.

First in the viewing queue

Speed matters a lot in renting. Landlords often answer the first three to five people and then close the ad.

Telegram notifications save time: no need to refresh pages ten times a day. You see the message, write, and arrange a viewing.

Filters worth setting first

Check the exact set of options in the bot itself. Think about them in advance anyway, because a narrow search brings less noise.

• Budget. An upper limit including utilities.
• Size. Number of rooms or a layout such as 2+kk.
• District. Prague is split into numbered districts, and prices differ noticeably between them.
• Transport. Distance to a metro or tram stop.

How to avoid scammers when renting

The rental market in any big city attracts fraudsters. A few warning signs are worth knowing by heart.

1. The price is far below the market for that district.
2. The owner is "abroad" and asks for a prepayment before a viewing.
3. The contract is not shown, or they refuse to sign in person.
4. They push urgency: "three more people want it right now".

View the flat in person and match the owner's identity to the contract. Transfer money only after signing. ⚠️

Deposit, contract and payments

Under Czech law, a rental deposit for housing cannot exceed three months of rent. If someone asks for more, stop and reconsider.

In the contract, check the term, termination conditions, the list of utilities and how the deposit is returned. Ask for an inventory and photograph the flat's condition at move-in.

What a bot cannot replace

The bot finds listings but does not verify them. The decision, the contract and the money stay with you, so treat every offer critically.

It also helps to keep other channels in mind: friends, local chat groups, agencies. The more sources you use, the better the chance of finding a place before it is taken. 🔑

A plan for the first week of searching

• Day 1. Set a budget and districts, configure filters.
• Days 2 and 3. Reply to new listings fast and book viewings.
• Days 4 and 5. Compare options on price, commute and condition.
• Days 6 and 7. Read the contract and agree on terms.