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Expats, advising expats

Financial consulting for expats in Prague,in a language you understand.

Living in Czechia can open financial opportunities that are easy to overlook when you are new to the system. We help you understand how mortgages, insurance, pensions, investments, property and tax benefits work here—and which options may fit your own situation.

Consultations are available in five languages—Czech, English, Russian, Ukrainian and Chinese—so you can discuss important financial decisions in a language you feel comfortable using.

Authorized PartnerOVB Allfinanz
  • Expertise

    Years of experience and continuous professional training.

  • Individual Approach

    Solutions tailored to your needs and your goals.

  • Trust

    Transparency and fair dealing in every long-term partnership.

  • Results

    We help you make the right decisions for a stronger future.

Our services

What can we help you with?

Whether you have one urgent question or want a complete plan, we look at each decision in the context of your life in Czechia.

  • Mortgages

    Buying your first home, financing an investment property or reviewing an existing mortgage? We help you understand the lending process, prepare your application and compare options that fit your circumstances.

    Discuss this with us
  • Insurance & Protection

    Protect your income and the people who depend on it. We also help you review cover for your home, its contents and belongings, alongside life, disability and accident insurance.

    Discuss this with us
How we work

We listen first. Then we build your plan together.

Meet with us online or in person. Across three conversations, we listen, build a plan with your input and agree on next steps together. We remain available as your life changes.

  1. A tablet showing a portfolio breakdown beside a leather organizer and a Bastin Consulting card.

    01 · First meeting

    We hear you

    We listen to your requests, your current situation, your experience with the Czech financial system and your own ideas. Tell us what is important to you, even if you are not sure which solution you need. We ask questions so we can understand your priorities before preparing recommendations.

    Result

    We help you define your priorities.

  2. Advisors working side by side at the shared office desk.

    02 · Second meeting

    We discuss your financial plan

    We prepare a personal financial plan and walk you through the options we consider relevant. We explain the reasoning, costs, risks and priorities.

    Result

    A plan you can understand and shape with us.

  3. A Bastin Consulting card on the desk beside a tablet showing spending and portfolio charts.

    03 · Third meeting

    We finalize your next steps

    We revise the plan using your feedback. Together, we agree which steps you want to take now and which can wait. If you choose to proceed, we help coordinate the selected solutions and documentation. We remain available as your circumstances and goals evolve.

    Result

    A final plan, agreed actions and an ongoing point of contact.

Our team

Multiple advisors, one standard.

Every consultant at Bastin Consulting works under the same OVB Allfinanz-backed framework. Each card shows the languages they consult in; choose whoever suits you when you book.

  • Michala Bastin

    Michala Bastin

    Manager & Founder

  • Elizaveta Pitkevich

    Elizaveta Pitkevich

    Senior Advisor

  • Taras Molnar

    Taras Molnar

    Senior Advisor

  • Olena Berizko

    Olena Berizko

    Senior Advisor

  • Anna Bobrova

    Anna Bobrova

    Senior Advisor

  • Tereza Dvořáková

    Tereza Dvořáková

    Senior Advisor

  • Anastasiya Hamernikava

    Anastasiya Hamernikava

    Senior Advisor

  • Anna Horaichuk

    Anna Horaichuk

    Senior Advisor

  • Anhelina Hrab

    Anhelina Hrab

    Senior Advisor

  • Nataliia Levadna

    Nataliia Levadna

    Senior Advisor

  • Kateryna Puiu

    Kateryna Puiu

    Senior Advisor

  • Yana Shkyrta

    Yana Shkyrta

    Senior Advisor

Questions we get before the first call.

Yes, it is possible. A bank will assess your residence status alongside your income, savings, the property and its own lending criteria. Temporary residence does not automatically rule you out. We can help you see which banks may offer you the best option. Each application is assessed individually.

The amount depends on the property valuation, the type of property and your age. For example, applicants under 36 may be able to buy with a 10% down payment, while applicants aged 36 and over generally need at least 20%. We can work through a realistic budget with you before you start looking.

Yes, self-employed applicants can apply. Lenders typically examine tax returns and other evidence of income, but they do not all assess it in the same way. Bring your recent tax returns and information about existing loans so we can discuss what may be realistic.

Expect to provide identification, evidence of income and information about the property. Depending on the bank and your circumstances, you may also need residence documents, tax returns, account statements or translated paperwork. We can help you prepare a lender-specific list.

We can discuss property search and financing together, working with our verified real estate agents. At the consultation we will explain which property services are available, who provides them and how they fit your mortgage plan.

Our team consults in five languages: Czech, English, Russian, Ukrainian and Chinese. Tell us which language you prefer when you contact us, and we will confirm the right specialist and an available time. Meetings can be arranged online or in person.

It depends. The requirements depend on the bank conditions and loan terms. Separately, it is sensible to consider how repayments would be covered if illness, disability or another event affected your income. We can explain the available cover, costs and exclusions so you can decide what suits your circumstances.

Property insurance generally protects the building or apartment structure itself; contents insurance generally protects belongings inside your home. You can obtain this insurance even if you are renting an apartment. Specific cover, limits and exclusions vary by policy. We can help you review both and identify any gaps.

Yes. Bring your existing policies and tell us what has changed in your life. We can examine their cover, limits, exclusions and costs, and explain whether they still fit your needs. You decide whether to keep or change anything.

Get in touch

Tell us what you need. We'll reach out to you.

No need to pick a date or time. Send the form and a consultant matching your language and topic will contact you directly.

Office
Mezibranská 4, 110 00, Praha 1
Opening hours
Mon to Sun, 8:00 to 20:00

Your consultant will call you on this number.

We will send you a confirmation.

Languages you speak
What would you like to discuss

No scheduling needed. Once sent, your chosen consultant will reach out directly.