Hungary » Why Invest?

There may never be a better time to invest in the Hungary property market than now. We believe that this moment in time signifies a real buying opportunity for the investors to get in now before the next boom begins. The future looks bright for those investing in Hungary and the Budapest property market. Indeed, for the reasons below, we feel strongly that now is the best time to get into a market that is only going one way, and fast.

• Location in the heart of Europe.
• Business-friendly environment.
• Long term political stability.
• EU conform investment incentives.
• High productivity/wage ratio.
• Strong presence of foreign and multinational companies.

• The state of Hungary has been a member of the European Union since 2004. Property here represents a safe, low-risk and profitable investment.
• The property in Hungary ranges from classic turn of the century elegant period apartments to exclusive new off-plan developments in central locations and exciting new regeneration zones in key investment districts.
• Budapest property prices are just 20% to 30% of those in Paris, Dublin, and London.
• A very tax efficient investment. From 1st January 2008, property investors will pay no capital gains tax in Hungary on property they have owned for 5 years.
• Hungary is converging towards the EU average in terms of living standards and wealth. Living standards in Budapest, as the center of the country by every possible measure, are converging to the EU average more speedily and more evidently than in the rest of Hungary.
• Hungary is pouring millions into investments in infrastructure development, an essential driver of future economic growth.
• Hungary already has the largest shopping mall in Central and Eastern Europe.