Budapest apartments
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languages spoken at the company
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countries we have clients from
Established in 2005, HELPERS is Hungary’s leading provider of comprehensive business and personal services for international clients.
Helpers is more than a real estate agency, which is a good thing for our clients because real estate agencies in Hungary represent the seller, not the buyer. We, on the other hand, regularly survey offers on the market (both through agent partners and through our extensive network) to find the most promising, trustworthy deals for you. Buying a property through us is a secure, convenient, and easy process – our advisors will be by your side from start to finish to make sure you will be happy with your purchase.
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languages spoken at the company
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countries we have clients from
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Budapest apartments
Crucially, you pay nothing until a deal is finalized and signed – and before you commit, we will calculate the total cost for you.
If you would like to get an estimate of the cost structure in advance, please consult with our investment advisor!
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Budapest apartments
Your costs will be made up of the following:
- Success fee (payable only if a deal is finalized): 2% of the purchase price
- Legal fees: max. 1% of the investment
- Registration tax: 4% of the investment
- Purchase licenses, documents: EUR 200 (+VAT)*
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Additional services for property buyers
If you’re buying a property through Helpers, you become eligible for significant discounts on our property management packages — please click here for details.
Property management
*Please note: The indicated prices are net prices. 27% VAT will be added when applicable.
The real estate market in Budapest is characterized by rising property prices, lucrative short- and long-term rentals, yielding an average of 8% ROI for the investor.
Purchase prices and rental fees of medium-sized apartments increase at the fastest rate because they can be suitable for both long-term and short-term rental.
Property for sale
We focus on three categories of residential real estate:
- Downtown apartments in a central location and (typically) classic European-style building
- Fully renovated luxury apartments in a prime location, ready to be let out either short- or long-term
- Houses or villas on the Buda side, typically in the hills, suitable for expat families, top executives or diplomats
Reviews
What our clients say
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I had a great experience with Helpers Hungary, especially with Tala Shalati. She was incredibly professional, patient, and clear in explaining all residency options, making a complex process easy to understand. Even though I didn’t proceed with an application, Tala’s guidance helped me make informed decisions with confidence. Highly recommend her and the Helpers team for anyone exploring relocation to Hungary!
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HELPERS Hungary is truly exceptional—the leading provider of high-quality services for foreigners seeking to live, work, or do business in Hungary. Their highly professional staff combine expertise with genuine care, ensuring every step is smooth, reliable, and stress-free. The commitment, efficiency, and personalized attention they provide are truly up to the mark. HELPERS doesn’t just deliver services—they create trust, confidence, and peace of mind for everyone they assist.
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I would like to express my gratitude to the team of Hungarian Helpers, Adam, Martin, Timea, Atilla, especially Tala, who has shown herself to be a professional employee, knowledgeable in all the processes of the company – I dedicate this review to her.
Thanks to Tale, all processes were coordinated great, she united the work of different departments and promptly answered all questions. Tala clearly explained all the stages of registration and the tasks that, thanks to her help, were solved very quickly.
I have extensive international experience with different service providers, but this time I was very pleasantly surprised by the very clear and well-coordinated work of the team.
And once again I want to note the irreplaceability of Tala, who has become my lifesaver in various matters. She always stayed in touch and gave feedback. I would also like this post to be read by the company’s management and special thanks to Tala in the form of bonuses and bonuses-)
Thanks to her well–coordinated work, efficiency in decision-making at the first meeting, we decided in favor of Helpers services and thanks to this, a new client appeared in your company in the person of us.
And for customers, such feedback – if you decide to interact with Hungarian Helpers – look for Tala, she will become your right hand in all matters!
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Very professional and helpful team! They are super responsive and answered all our questions. I can honestly recommend them. Thanks a lot, especially for Anna.
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I’m writing this review because the lawyer I spoke with before helpers (who is high up in the google search results) wanted 150 euro before he would say a word to me about my Hungarian visa issues.
By contrast, Helpers were kind, attentive and extremely fair. Anna is an excellent and sharp advocate, she helped me quickly and effectively, and I can’t recommend Helpers enough. (In retrospect, I guess I shouldn’t be so surprised to find an idealistic and capable firm when of all the names available, they chose the name Helpers.)
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Who can buy an apartment in Hungary?
Any foreigner can buy a residential property in Hungary but buyers who are not EU nationals require a license, which we are happy to acquire for you as part of our service. Read more here.
If I want to sell my property later on, what costs will I have?
In case of selling real estate, personal income tax must be paid on the income from the sale. The domestic personal income tax rate on property sales is 15 %, but the amount of required tax depends on several factors. Over time, the tax gradually decreases, and after 5 years it becomes 0. Please contact us for details.
How long will the process of buying an apartment take?
Once you have found a flat you like, you make a down payment and we start the application for the purchase license, which typically takes 5-6 weeks.