Identity Protection Law Alsóörs: Hungary’s First Case?
When Hungary’s Identity Protection Law Alsóörs discussion hit the headlines today, most of us watching property trends knew this moment was coming. Hungary passed the Identity Protection Law months ago, and now Alsóörs – a prime Balaton town – is set to...
Hungary Countryside Home Deals: Get a Flat for (Almost) Free?
It’s Monday, and I’m still running on the quiet rhythm of a perfect Sunday. Andrew and I spent the weekend in the countryside, specifically Badacsony, which delivered its usual mix of volcanic hills, lake views, and just the right amount of wine. Back at my desk now,...
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...
Hungary’s Identity Protection Property Law: Legal & EU Issues
Hungary’s Identity Protection Property Law, passed in April 2025, has introduced a dramatic shift in how – and whether – people can buy property or settle in certain Hungarian towns. In this Part Three of my series, we move beyond the village gates and dig into the...
I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.