Property

New 3% housing loan to first-time owners in Hungary

As of September 2025, a new housing loan scheme is introduced to support first-time homeowners in Hungary. The loan is available to anyone who has not previously owned residential property in Hungary on their own and has a Hungarian address card.

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New loan scheme supports property purchase in Hungary

Starting from September 2025, a new, 3% loan scheme will become available to those who want to purchase a house or an apartment for the first time. The new scheme will be available with way fewer restrictions than existing loans, aiming to support a wider population, with a possible impact on the real estate market as a whole.

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Spain ends Golden Visa Program – but Hungary’s is still open

On April 3, 2025, Spain officially ended its Golden Visa Program, which had allowed investors to gain EU residency through safe investment options. While this popular route is no longer available in Spain, Hungary’s Golden Visa Program is still up and running, and it offers some unique advantages.

New electronic administration system for real estate transactions in Hungary

In another step towards the digitalization of administration in Hungary, real estate transactions can now be registered electronically. The new system is expected to replace the old paper-based system by Q4 2025.

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When do you need an energy performance certificate in Hungary?

If you are looking for a home in Hungary, make sure to ask the seller or the landlord for the energy performance certificate to get a better idea of what living in your new home will be like, and how much you should expect to pay for utilities.

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When do you need an energy performance certificate in Hungary?

If you are looking for a home in Hungary, make sure to ask the seller or the landlord for the energy performance certificate to get a better idea of what living in your new home will be like, and how much you should expect to pay for utilities.

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How to get Hungarian residency as a financially independent person?

Several European countries offer residency for financially independent individuals. While Hungary does not have such a program, the golden visa program set to launch in July 2024 is an excellent alternative, just like some other Hungarian residency options. Understanding financial independence Typically, you can apply for EU residency if you have a specific purpose, such…

Reale state funds in the Hungarian Golden Visa Program

Get an overview of how real estate funds work, and what you need to keep in mind if you want Hungarian residency through this type of investment.

Invest in a real estate fund and get Hungarian residency for 10 years

In the Hungarian golden visa program, one of the options that lets you and your family get EU residency and a Schengen visa for 10 years is a EUR 250,000 investment in a real estate fund. But how does that work?

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Invest in a real estate fund and get Hungarian residency for 10 years

In the Hungarian golden visa program, one of the options that lets you and your family get EU residency and a Schengen visa for 10 years is a EUR 250,000 investment in a real estate fund. But how does that work?

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