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Budapest Housing Market Surges After Otthon Start Program Launch
The Otthon Start Program, introduced on September 1st, has given a strong boost to the Budapest property market. According to ingatlan.com, interest in apartments for sale in the capital has jumped by 53 percent compared to last year, with demand more than doubling since the summer. The strongest growth was seen in the 50–100 million […]
Posted: 10th September 2025
Categories: Finance
Loans
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Otthon Start’s Effect on Budapest Real Estate Prices
The new Otthon Start Program (3 % state loan for first-time buyers) has not pushed up prices sharply in Budapest. The real challenge is finding eligible homes, not rising prices. (Source: Index.hu, August 28, 2025)
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Hungary’s 2025 Housing Boom: Rising prices and smart investments
Hungary’s housing market has experienced a sharp surge in 2025, driven by the release of pension savings and declining government bond yields. This has led to rapid price increases, particularly for one- and one-and-a-half-bedroom flats. Key Market Insights: Price Trends: Property prices in Budapest’s District V and District XII have exceeded HUF 1.3 million (EUR […]
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Budapest: UAE-based Eagle Hills Group unveils controversial $12.3B “Grand Budapest” vision
The UAE-based Eagle Hills Group, headed by Mr. Mohamed Alabbar, has announced the $12.3 billion Grand Budapest project, aimed at transforming an underutilised 100-hectare site in Hungary’s capital into a modern urban hub. With plans for towering skyscrapers reaching up to 500 metres, the development promises smart city technologies, energy-efficient buildings, and €800 million worth […]
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Hungary removes real estate option from Golden Visa program
Hungary has announced significant changes to its Golden Visa program, removing the real estate investment option set to take effect on January 1, 2025. This decision represents a noteworthy shift in the country’s strategy for attracting foreign investment through residency schemes. Previously, foreign investors could secure residency by purchasing qualifying real estate in Hungary, making […]
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BBJ: Hungary’s real estate players anticipate busier 2025, particularly in Budapest
According to the Budapest Business Journal (BBJ), investment activity in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is expected to grow significantly, with volumes projected to reach €10 billion in 2025, supported by anticipated ECB (European Central Bank) interest rate cuts and stable yield levels. In Hungary, the Budapest office market is facing challenges, with the vacancy […]
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Airbnb rentals will be completely prohibited in Budapest’s 6th District.
Starting January 1st, 2026, short-term Airbnb rentals will be completely prohibited in Budapest’s 6th District. This decision was made following a binding vote by local residents, supported by the National Assembly.
Posted: 30th September 2024
Categories: AIRBnB
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Latest Housing Price Index
Discover the ever-changing face of the housing market through the lens of the latest housing price index data. The past month has seen some exciting shifts in real estate, triggered by a nationwide drop in property prices. What’s even more interesting is the growing interest among people in owning their own space, hinting at a […]
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House Hunting in Hungary: A Modern Mash-up for $895,000
In Budapest, where foreign buyers vanished and domestic buyers moved out, many properties that were once short-term rentals are now on the market. New York Times 12 August 2021 A Four-Bedroom House With a Grassy Roof $895,000 (270 MILLION HUNGARIAN FORINTS) This three-story, 3,531-square-foot house is in the hilly Adyliget neighborhood, west of the Danube River, in […]
Posted: 12th August 2021
Categories: Expat
House Hunters International
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The rental market is exploding again
A growing demand for rental properties since the begining of the opening has caused an increase of 7.9% on rent prices compared with December prices, writes index.hu The amount of advertised properties has also increased by 3%.
