Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about renting and buying property in Slovakia on ABC2Aflats.
What is ABC2Aflats and how does it work?
ABC2Aflats is a multilingual property marketplace for Slovakia and Ukraine. Realtors, agencies, and direct property owners create listings with photos, prices, and contact details, and tenants and buyers browse every offer in one place and message the lister directly through the platform's built-in chat. The platform is operated by Umka Software OÜ, registered in Tallinn, Estonia (registry code 16671376), and has been active since February 2023. Listings cover apartments, houses, studios, rooms, and commercial spaces available for rent or sale. The platform is available in Slovak, English, and Ukrainian, making it accessible to the large Ukrainian community in Slovakia as well as international residents. Searches can be filtered by city, price, area, number of rooms, property type, and furnishing status. A Telegram bot is also available, letting tenants subscribe to listing alerts for specific cities and property criteria without needing to log into the website.
What does it cost to rent an apartment in Slovakia?
When you rent in Slovakia, your upfront costs usually include three components: the first month's rent, a security deposit (typically one to three months of rent under Section 686 of the Civil Code), and — when a realtor or agency is involved — a commission of one to two months of rent paid at signing. For a two-bedroom apartment in Bratislava renting at €800 per month, that means €800 first month, €800–€2,400 deposit, and €0–€1,600 commission. Every ABC2Aflats listing displays the full breakdown — first month, deposit, and commission if any — on the listing page before you contact the lister, so you know the total move-in cost upfront. Some listings come from direct owners, others from realtors and agencies; you'll see who you're talking to and what each side is asking before you message them.
What types of properties can I find on ABC2Aflats?
ABC2Aflats lists residential and commercial properties across Slovakia. Residential categories include studios (garsonky), one-room apartments (1-izbové byty), two-room apartments (2-izbové byty), three-room and larger apartments, detached houses, semi-detached houses, and rooms within shared apartments. Commercial listings include retail spaces, office units, and warehouses. Properties are available for rent or for outright sale. Each listing displays the monthly rent or sale price, floor area in square metres, number of rooms, floor number, year of construction, furnishing status, and available amenities such as parking, balcony, and internet. Listings also show whether utilities are included in the rent. Images are uploaded directly by the property owner. The platform covers major Slovak cities including Bratislava, Košice, Prešov, Banská Bystrica, Trnava, Nitra, Žilina, and Trenčín. Search results can be sorted by price, area, or publication date, and filtered to show only boosted or recently added listings.
How do I list my property on ABC2Aflats for free?
Listing a property on ABC2Aflats requires creating a free account as a landlord or realtor. After registration, click 'New Listing' in the dashboard, select the property type (rent or sale), and complete the listing form with address, floor area, number of rooms, price, and a description. Photos can be uploaded directly from your device — the platform accepts JPEG, PNG, and WebP formats up to 50 MB per upload session. Once submitted, listings are reviewed and can be published immediately. Published listings appear in the public search on abc2a.com and are indexed by Google within the standard crawl cycle. There is no listing fee for standard placements. Owners can optionally boost their listing for increased visibility using boost day credits, which place the listing higher in search results for the selected number of days. Boost credits can be granted by the platform team.
How do I contact a lister on ABC2Aflats?
Every published listing on ABC2Aflats includes a direct messaging button that opens a conversation with the lister — a realtor, agency, or direct owner — through the platform's built-in chat system. Messages are delivered in real time. To start a conversation, visitors must create a free tenant account using an email address. Once an account is created, all ongoing conversations are accessible from the Messages section of the website. The messaging system is end-to-end hosted on the platform — no phone number or personal email is required to initiate contact, protecting the privacy of both parties until they choose to share contact details directly. Listers receive message notifications by email. For listings where the lister has connected a Telegram bot, inquiries may also be routed automatically to their Telegram account. Response times vary by lister.
Is ABC2Aflats available in Ukrainian?
Yes. ABC2Aflats is fully available in Ukrainian (Українська), alongside Slovak and English. The Ukrainian language version is accessible at abc2a.com/uk and covers all platform features: property search, filters, listing pages, messaging, sign-up, and legal documents including the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The Ukrainian interface was developed to serve the Ukrainian community in Slovakia, which grew significantly after February 2022. According to UNHCR, over 100,000 Ukrainians registered as temporary protection beneficiaries in Slovakia as of 2024. ABC2Aflats allows Ukrainian speakers to search for housing using their native language, without needing Slovak or English proficiency to navigate the platform. Property descriptions are written by owners in their preferred language; the platform does not automatically translate listing content between languages. A language-hint banner appears on first visit, guiding Ukrainian-speaking users to the Ukrainian version of the site.
What cities and regions does ABC2Aflats cover in Slovakia?
ABC2Aflats accepts listings from all regions of Slovakia. The primary markets with the highest listing density are Bratislava (Bratislavský kraj), Košice (Košický kraj), and Banská Bystrica (Banskobystrický kraj). Listings are also regularly available in Prešov, Žilina, Nitra, Trnava, and Trenčín. The search on abc2a.com/flats supports city-based filtering: entering a city name performs a case-insensitive partial match against the listing's location data, so searching 'Bratislava' returns all listings where the city field contains that string. There is no geographic restriction on new listings — property owners from any Slovak municipality can create a listing. The platform also accepts listings for properties in Ukraine; Ukrainian-language listings from Ukrainian cities may appear when searching in the uk locale. Within Bratislava, dedicated landing pages exist for the districts of Ružinov, Petržalka, Staré Mesto, Dúbravka, and Nové Mesto, each with local market data and filtered listings.
What are the typical move-in costs when renting in Slovakia?
When renting a property in Slovakia, a tenant typically pays a combination of three items at signing: the first month's rent, a security deposit of one to three months' rent (záloha) under §686 of the Civil Code, and — when the listing is offered through a realtor or agency — a commission of one month's rent. On a €700 per month apartment listed by a realtor or agency, total move-in is around €2,100–€3,500 (first month + deposit + one month commission). On the same apartment listed directly by an owner with no commission, total move-in is €1,400–€2,800 (first month + deposit). ABC2Aflats listings always show the full breakdown — first month, deposit, and commission if any — on the listing page before you message the lister. Under Slovak law, the deposit must be returned within 30 days of the tenancy ending, minus any deductions for damage beyond normal wear.
How are property owners verified on ABC2Aflats?
Property owners on ABC2Aflats register as landlords or realtors and create a profile including their full name, company name (for agencies), and contact details. Verified listings display a verification badge, indicating that the platform has confirmed the owner's identity against their registered account data. The platform monitors listings for duplicate content, fraudulent pricing, and suspicious patterns using its internal security system. Listings that trigger anomaly flags are reviewed manually. Tenants are encouraged to verify ownership independently before signing any contract — in Slovakia, property ownership records are publicly accessible through the Cadastral Portal (katastrportal.sk) using the property address. ABC2Aflats does not guarantee legal ownership of listed properties and recommends that tenants and buyers conduct standard due diligence before any financial commitment. Users can also flag any listing as suspicious directly from the listing page using the report button.
What is the average rent in Bratislava in 2025?
Based on market data from Slovak real-estate portals and the National Bank of Slovakia's housing indicators, average monthly rents in Bratislava in 2025 are approximately: studio apartment (garsonka, under 30 m²): €550–€750; one-room apartment (1-izbový byt, 30–45 m²): €650–€900; two-room apartment (2-izbový byt, 45–65 m²): €800–€1,100; three-room apartment (3-izbový byt, 65–90 m²): €1,000–€1,400. Rents in inner-city districts (Staré Mesto, Ružinov, Petržalka) are typically 10–20% higher than the Bratislava average. Furnished apartments command a 10–15% premium over unfurnished equivalents. Rents in other Slovak cities average 30–50% lower than Bratislava. Bratislava rents increased approximately 4–6% year-on-year through 2024–2025, driven by limited housing supply and strong demand from relocation and international arrivals. These figures reflect current asking prices on the open market; actual contracted rents may differ. ABC2Aflats listings display current asking prices set by individual owners.
What is a listing boost and how does it work?
A listing boost on ABC2Aflats increases a property's visibility in search results for a selected period. Boosted listings appear at the top of the results grid on abc2a.com/flats, ahead of non-boosted listings sorted by publication date, for the duration of the boost. Boost durations available are 7 days, 14 days, 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days. The boost is funded by day credits: each day of boosting costs one credit day from the property owner's credit balance. Credit days are granted by the ABC2Aflats team; during the platform's current free-tier launch period, boost credits are provided at no charge. When a boost is applied to a listing, it is recorded in the platform's payments ledger for audit purposes. A listing can only have one active boost at a time; applying a new boost extends the boosted period rather than overlapping.
How does ABC2Aflats handle data privacy under GDPR?
ABC2Aflats processes personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The platform is operated by Umka Software OÜ, registered in Tallinn, Estonia, an EU member state, making it fully subject to GDPR. Data collected includes identity data (name, email), property data (address, photos), technical data (IP address, browser type, cookies), and communication data (messages between users). Data is used exclusively for operating the platform, enabling communication between owners and tenants, and fulfilling legal obligations. ABC2Aflats uses Google Analytics (Google LLC) as a third-party analytics processor with user consent. Users may exercise GDPR rights — access, correction, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection — by emailing [email protected]. The platform responds to requests within 30 days. The platform does not sell or share personal data with marketing third parties. Cookies require explicit consent and can be declined via the cookie banner. Full details are at abc2a.com/privacy.