Valuation check: 230 m² serviced apartment in Prague, asking CZK 23,900,000 / school catchment

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I can anchor the valuation to three current listings, although those are only sellers’ expectations, or lean heavily on the sole completed comparable, which may not match this unusual property closely enough.

The Prague serviced apartment is a 1-bed of about 230 m², offered at CZK 23,900,000. Its light and location appeal to us, but the finishes look dated and the lease may add costs. This would be our first rental. Before arranging a local appraisal, how would you grade the condition and value the extra floor area when the layout has so few bedrooms? I am also trying to establish whether the exact micro-location, remaining lease, recurring charges, parking, outdoor space or school catchment would have the greatest effect.
 
I would not apply one percentage adjustment to all 230 m². A 1-bed of that size may have a smaller buyer and tenant pool, so additional space may not carry the same value per square metre as the core living area. Start with the completed sale, then compare layout, light and exact micro-location. My biggest missing facts are the remaining lease term and full recurring service charges; either could materially alter the rental case.
 
I’d put less weight on condition than katarina does on layout: dated finishes can be costed, but you cannot fix a weak micro-location or missing parking/outdoor space. Also, asking comparables only show seller expectations, not achieved value. Before adjusting anything, confirm what the stated 230 m² includes and whether all of it is usable internal area. Then build separate figures for purchase price, refurbishment, lease-related costs and annual charges. School catchment may affect demand, but verify its relevance to this serviced-apartment use rather than assuming a normal family-flat premium.
 
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