by Anikó Woods | May 26, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Home & Property
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,...
by Anikó Woods | May 19, 2025 | Government News, Home & Property, Quick Guides & Resources
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...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 25, 2025 | Government News, Home & Property, Life Admin & Bureaucracy
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...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 22, 2025 | Government News, Home & Property, Life Admin & Bureaucracy
Hungary’s New Property Law “Identity Protection”. Let me tell you, there’s nothing like writing a book on Hungarian bureaucracy to realise that just when you think you’ve covered everything, the government casually tosses in a constitutional amendment....
