What Emigrants Should Know Now

Summer in Hungary brings not only sun, wine, and events at Lake Balaton for emigrants, but also some developments one should be aware of. In the current issue of our magazine, we have summarized the most important topics concerning house purchases, taxes, self-employment, and daily life in Hungary.

House Purchase in Hungary: New Rules, New Costs

Those wishing to buy property in Hungary should closely monitor current developments. More and more municipalities are exercising their new right to impose additional requirements on new residents.

This can be a right of first refusal or a settlement contribution, which depending on the location can range between 100,000 forints per person and 1.5 million forints per plot. More than 100 municipalities have already issued their own regulations.

Our issue shows which places are affected, what still applies to EU citizens, and what buyers should definitely pay attention to before the notary appointment.

Otthon Start and Taxes: Movement in the System

The state-subsidized loan Otthon Start remains a significant factor in the Hungarian real estate market with its fixed interest rate of three percent. At the same time, there are indications that the program could also be opened to those employed abroad in the future.

The NAV has also decided on several tax simplifications for 2026. These include higher lump-sum allowances, a raised VAT exemption limit, and less bureaucracy when registering for social security.

We summarize what specifically changes and for whom which tax form is worthwhile.

Balaton Summer: Wine Festivals, Water Level, and Fire Ban

From Tihany to Balatonfüred to Badacsony: Summer at Lake Balaton remains full of events. Our calendar shows the most important dates between June and September with locations and practical tips.

At the same time, there is also a less pleasant side to summer. Lake Balaton is at around 76 centimeters, and Lake Velence is even at a historic low. In addition, there is the nationwide fire ban in effect since the end of May, which can also affect grilling in one's own garden.

Self-Employment in Hungary: Getting Started Is Closer Than You Think

More and more German-speaking emigrants are venturing into self-employment in Hungary, for example with coaching, retreats, IT services, or classic services.

Getting started is often easier than many think, but the administrative procedures remain challenging. Therefore, in the issue, we also explain what types of companies exist, why a tax advisor is almost indispensable, and how to acquire the first customers.

5 Free Learning Games in the Magazine

A special added value of this issue are five free Hungarian learning games integrated into the magazine. They make reading more interactive and simultaneously help to playfully consolidate the language.

The solutions can be found collectively at the end of the online magazine. This maintains the interactive character without interrupting the reading flow.

Download Now

The magazine is available directly here in our shop. The price of 2 euros is deliberately symbolic.

With the discount code SZIA2, the issue can currently be downloaded for free. If you wish, you can also simply leave the 2 euros as support for our work.

Happy hour! 1=5

After purchase, the download link will be sent via email. It can be used a total of five times, making it easy to share with friends or acquaintances who are also interested in Hungary.

Magazine FAQ