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Some properties truly do find their owners. That was certainly the case with this exceptional villa at Slapy, which, after more than a year and a half on the market, has found its new owner. It will become a place of inspiration, family gatherings, and the future studio of Rony Plesl, one of the Czech Republic's most acclaimed sculptors, designers, and glass artists.

Just a few years ago, vacation properties were viewed primarily as a place for weekend getaways. Today, however, they are increasingly attracting the attention of investors looking for a stable place to invest their capital outside the traditional residential housing market.

The overall winner of the 11th annual Interior of the Year 2025 awards—of which LEXXUS NORTON is a partner—was the exceptional renovation of the “Mezonet na šestce” by architects Michal Škrna, Tereza Tejkalová, and Tomáš Pavlakovič. The winner of the Public Vote category is, for example, “Statek pro Martinu” (A Farmhouse for Martina), which is already quite well-known in the media as a brilliant investment project by singer Martina Pártlová. Journalists, in turn, were captivated by the creatively renovated Prague prefab apartment building, and in one of the other categories, the VIA Elementary and Preschool in Beroun took first place. The results were announced on May 19, 2026, at the DOX Center for Contemporary Art in Prague. The winners received a porcelain Stella statuette.

LEXXUS NORTON, a leader in the premium real estate market with a history spanning more than thirty years, announces a major organizational change. Anna Gruberová, an experienced executive with more than twenty years of experience in senior leadership roles, is taking over as CEO.

The Prague real estate market has reached an important milestone. The Timber Praha project, the capital’s first multi-story residential building constructed of wood, has found an owner for its last available apartment. This confirms a clear trend: demand for innovative and sustainable housing in the premium segment is rising sharply. The project offered a total of 62 apartments ranging from 1+kk to 4+kk layouts, each with a front garden or terrace. Sales began in the spring of 2023 and lasted just over three years.

A total of 215 exceptional projects from the Czech Republic and Slovakia have been submitted to the 11th annual Interior of the Year awards. Unlike other architectural awards and competitions, all projects had to be completed in 2025. LEXXUS NORTON is once again the competition’s media partner.

The family houses in the Bydlení Kbeličky project are now completely sold out. The Bydlení Kbeličky residential project by developer IMMO Building in Prague 9 has attracted attention from the very beginning thanks to its combination of modern architecture, a peaceful setting, and excellent access to downtown Prague.

Prague, Vinoř – The exceptional Via Sancta residential project by the renowned company Atlantis Development is entering the construction phase. A ceremonial groundbreaking took place in the middle of this week, symbolically marking the start of construction. The event was attended by representatives of the investor, the general contractor KASTEN, the architects, the exclusive sales agent LEXXUS NORTON, and officials from neighboring city districts—Vinoř Mayor Michal Biskup, Přezletice Mayor Tomáš Říha, and Kbely Deputy Mayor Ivana Šestáková.