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Blog on construction
and investment in Budapest

Practical guides, real prices and analysis of the Hungarian real estate market for foreign investors and property owners.

Rehabilitation Building rehabilitation in Budapest: complete guide for owners and investors
January 2025 · 8 min read
Building rehabilitation in Budapest: complete guide for owners and investors
Everything you need to know about timelines, costs and legal requirements for full rehabilitation projects in Hungary.
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Investment Buying an apartment in Budapest as a foreigner: everything you need to know
January 2025 · 9 min read
Buying an apartment in Budapest as a foreigner: everything you need to know before investing
Purchase process, taxes, restrictions and post-acquisition strategy for non-resident investors in Hungary.
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Renovation Full renovation in Budapest: process, costs and project management
February 2025 · 7 min read
Full renovation in Budapest: process, real costs and remote project management
Why more and more foreign investors choose Budapest — and how to manage a renovation from abroad without surprises.
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Prices How much does it cost to renovate an apartment in Budapest in 2025?
February 2025 · 6 min read
How much does it cost to renovate an apartment in Budapest in 2025? Real prices by trade
Honest breakdown of costs by trade: demolition, installations, finishes, kitchen and bathroom. No hidden fees.
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New build New construction in Budapest: permits, timelines and full project management
March 2025 · 8 min read
New construction in Budapest: permits, timelines and full project management
Complete guide to building from scratch in Hungary: regulations, permits, costs and integrated management.
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Investment Complete guide to investing in the Budapest real estate market in 2025
March 2025 · 10 min read
Complete guide to investing in the Budapest real estate market in 2025
Market analysis, districts with the highest potential, monetisation strategies and the most common mistakes to avoid.
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Guides What is a generálkivitelező? The general contractor figure in Hungary
April 2025 · 6 min read
What is a generálkivitelező? The general contractor figure in Hungary explained
The generálkivitelező — integrated project manager — is key to Hungarian construction. We explain what they do, what they don't, and why they're indispensable.
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Guides Building permits in Budapest: practical guide for foreign property owners
April 2025 · 7 min read
Building permits in Budapest: practical guide for foreign property owners
Which permits you need, how long they take, what they cost and how to manage them without speaking Hungarian.
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Districts Investing in the Jewish Quarter of Budapest (District VII): opportunities and real returns
May 2025 · 7 min read
Investing in the Jewish Quarter of Budapest (District VII): opportunities, risks and real returns
District VII is the most touristic and most sought-after for short-term rentals. An honest analysis of its advantages, limitations and profitability.
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Guides How a full renovation works in Budapest: complete step-by-step process
May 2025 · 8 min read
How a full renovation works in Budapest: complete step-by-step process
From the first site visit to key handover: everything that happens during a full renovation managed by Constroleum.
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