by Anikó Woods | May 9, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Expat Life & Personal Stories, Home & Property
Furnishing a home in Hungary sounds like a dream—until you realise the dream often arrives flat-packed with hex keys. After completing our countryside renovation near Lake Balaton, I had grand plans. The living room was ready. We’d restored the walls, added smart...
by Anikó Woods | May 8, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Government News, Home & Property
You know the question. I’ve been asked it at dinner parties, in DMs, and even on Tiktok: “Are foreign buyers in Hungary still snapping up real estate in 2025?” The short answer? Absolutely – but the full picture is far more interesting. Let’s unpack the longer...
by Anikó Woods | May 2, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Expat Life & Personal Stories, Home & Property
It’s May 2nd in Hungary. The shops have reopened, yes—but most offices, schools, and anything resembling formal responsibility are still observing the unspoken ritual of a four-day weekend. Like many others enjoying rural Hungary this time of year, we’ve joined the...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 16, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Culture & Everyday Life
There’s something about pulling into Gyenesdiás that always makes me smile. Maybe it’s the tidy pavements. Maybe it’s the way the flowerbeds look like someone’s grandmother still fusses over them daily. Or maybe it’s just because this little village, like so many in...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 14, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Living in Budapest, Money & Banking
Living in Hungary has always felt like a bit of a rollercoaster—equal parts scenic views, unexpected dips, and a slightly alarming number of bureaucratic loops. But lately? The ride feels smoother. Faster, even. There’s a buzz in the air, from the heart of Budapest to...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 7, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Home & Property, Living in Budapest
Hungary’s Housing Supply Problem: Why It’s Getting Harder to Rent or Buy in 2025 Hungary’s housing supply problem is becoming impossible to ignore. The market is tighter than ever, with demand outpacing supply and prices continuing to rise. As we navigate an...
