Although the number of Hungarian property investors fell by 14% from 2021 to 2022, the number of foreign buyers increased by 38% over the same period. What are the reasons, and what to expect at the end of 2023?
- Weakening of the Hungarian forint against the euro and other currencies = real estate in Hungary has become cheaper for foreigners.
- Purchasing real estate gives grounds for obtaining a residence permit for investment.
In total, foreign buyers bought a record number of residences in Hungary: 8,000 units so far in 2023, up 10% from the pre-pandemic peak in 2018 and almost 40% more than in 2022.
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