Hungary
Budapest yields up to 7.5% — EU membership, HUF currency risk; Guest Investor Programme has few approved funds and direct-property route never launched
Currency Risk
HUF
i UK investors: Non-dom status abolished April 2025. CGT on overseas property raised to 24%. Check relevant DTA treaties.
* Exchange rates shown for illustration only, based on ECB mid-market rate. Actual transactions may be subject to conversion fees.
✅ Strengths
- ▸Budapest yields up to 7.5% — EU member market
- ▸Highest real interest rate in group (+4.85%) — restrains speculation
- ▸LT corporate rental outperforms STR +34%
⚠ Risks
- ▸HUF — one of Europe's most volatile currencies; 20% devaluation erases 2–3 years rent
- ▸Lowest TI CPI in EU (41); EU Article 7 proceedings
- ▸STR moratorium in Budapest Jan 2025–Dec 2026
CASABROVA Verdict
Budapest District V/VI for LT corporate. Hedge HUF risk. Avoid STR until moratorium ends Dec 2026.
UK: CASABROVA Score 58.1 (rank #28) for this profile.
Recommended Strategy
LT corporate rental only. Hedge HUF immediately. EUR-denominated lease clauses where possible.
Based on CASABROVA Waves 1–8, Q1 2026. Not financial or legal advice.
Budapest — STR moratorium January 2025
No new STR licenses in Budapest until December 2025