DH Group (formerly Duna House) real estate agency reports that Hungary’s housing market demand has stabilized as 2026 begins, with transaction volumes holding steady after robust growth fueled by government incentives such as the Home Start program.
According to DH’s own database estimate, 7,662 residential properties changed hands nationwide in the first month of the year.
Analysts forecast moderate price appreciation of 10-20% in key segments, led by panel apartments (up over 20% year-on-year) and small units under 60s.
However, rental yields are compressing to near 1% amid speculative pressures. Budapest has seen sustained interest in 40-60 sqm flats, particularly in outer districts, while developers are shifting more projects to 2027-2028 deliveries.
Nationwide, mortgage requests remain elevated but face normalization as rates stabilize.
Experts at DH Group caution that while volumes could hit 145,000 sales this year, sustainability hinges on supply increases and cooling sp eculation beyond 2026.