Identity Protection Law update: Day-one Audit
Identity Protection Law update. As of 1 July, Hungary’s Településvédelmi törvény is officially in force – in theory, at least. On paper, more than 3,100 local councils now have the green light to decide who buys, who stays, and what it might cost them. In...
Hungary’s New Property Law Is Here: Final Draft
After months of speculation, leaked proposals, and heated debates, Hungary’s controversial Local Identity Protection Act – also known as the Településvédelem Törvény – is no longer just a political talking point. On 13 May 2025, the final draft of...
TikTok Live: Hungary Property Law and Expat Q&A
Hungary property law is changing—again. If you’re planning to buy a home, already own property, or just want clarity on what’s happening in 2025, join me for a live Q&A on TikTok this Saturday at 2pm CET. I’ll be unpacking what’s going on with Hungary’s proposed...
Foreign Buyers in Hungary: Who’s Buying What in 2025?
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...
I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.