Jakub Vais guest on CzechCrunch's BrandStories podcast

Jakub Vais guest on CzechCrunch's BrandStories podcast

26. 01. 2026

The Czech real estate market today is determined not so much by construction prices or demand as by the length of the permitting process. This is the topic of the latest episode of the BrandStories podcast by CzechCrunch, featuring Jakub Vais, founder and owner of the EBM Group and the EBM Real Estate SICAV investment fund.

"With a project, you often don't know whether you'll start building in two years or seven years. And that makes it very difficult to work with," says Jakub. According to him, the uncertainty associated with zoning and building permit procedures fundamentally affects not only the work of developers, but also the risk that investors take on.

In the interview, Jakub openly describes the reality of Czech development and explains why the permitting process is one of its biggest weaknesses. At the same time, he discusses the differences between a development fund and a yield real estate fund and explains the parameters a project must meet in order to succeed not only economically, but also in terms of housing quality and long-term value.

The interview offers a realistic and understandable view of the current real estate market, investing, and the EBM Group's strategy.

👉 You can listen to the entire interview in the video below.

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