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Budapest apartments

20+
years of experience
10+
languages spoken at the company
150+
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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20+
years of experience
10+
languages spoken at the company
150+
countries we have clients from
  • 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)*
  • 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.

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*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:

  1. Downtown apartments in a central location and (typically) classic European-style building
  2. Fully renovated luxury apartments in a prime location, ready to be let out either short- or long-term
  3. 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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    Kogan K
    I highly recommend Helpers Hungary for their efficiency and professionalism. They helped me set up my company and open a corporate bank account smoothly. The entire process of company registration took only 5 days! I would especially like to thank Dr. Norbert, our lawyer, for his high level of professionalism and kind attitude. He was extremely patient, explained everything clearly, and was simply a pleasure to work with. Big thanks also to Katya, who was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and provided wonderful support during our meetings. I am also very grateful to Emilia for her prompt and patient replies to all my emails. This is a very serious, reliable, and efficient agency. One important thing to keep in mind: Despite the fact that the company has a Russian version of their website, do not expect support or accompaniment in Russian during the actual process. We were under the impression that a Russian-speaking staff member would assist us at the meetings, but that was not the case. Russian was only used during the very initial stage of correspondence. Everything else is strictly in English. Overall, we are very satisfied with the results and grateful for their help. If you are comfortable communicating in English, this is an excellent choice!
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    Stephen r. N
    Anna and her team at Helpers Hungary went out if their way to help us navigate the visa process here. It was amazing. From not existing in the system despite receiving 2 letters overseas to vote for the previous government to our lost marriage registration to securing our 5 year permit, Helpers was responsive, helpful and easy to work with. S & W
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    Rob H
    I first would like to say that I am old school, I believe that if you want something done right, you do it yourself. However, I could not possibly navigate the complexities of obtaining Hungarian citizenship on my own, this is where I placed my complete trust in Helpers Hungary. Benedek, Renata and Reka are the experts that handled my case flawlessly, from start to finish every question and concern I had was promptly and professionally addressed. If you want the best, you need Helpers Hungary, I can’t recommend them enough, I am so glad they handled my case and they definitely will be handling my children’s journey for their Hungarian citizenship too.
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    Marci R
    I engaged Helpers Hungary to help me with my simplified naturalization process. They were excellent! They explained the process very clearly and worked at my pace through the details. They engaged a geneologist to go into what is now Románia for my family’s history and necessary birth certificates, they translated and filled in all the paperwork for me, and importantly, set me up with a Hungarian language teacher for lessons. They stuck with me for the whole process and answered my questions promptly and knowledgeably. I recommend them wholeheartedly.
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    John K
    I reached out to Helpers Hungary in March of 2024 to find out if I was eligible to become a Hungarian Citizen through Hungary’s egyszerűsített honosítás (simplified naturalization) program. A few months earlier I had started researching my family tree and recently discovered I had living relatives in Hungary that I did not know about and thought this would be a nice way to honor my mother’s side of the family; also the possibility of having an EU passport was a very nice side benefit. I found out I was eligible and went though the initial consultation where I asked a ton of questions and found out they were able to help with everything from translating English-language birth certificates into Hungarian, finding my grandmother’s Hungarian birth certificate, filling out the cumbersome application forms and even recommending Hungarian Language Solutions for learning how to speak Hungarian. My grandparents, while born and raised in Hungary, spoke German so I never heard any Hungarian other than “paprika” and “palacsinta”. I had my interview at the Hungarian Consulate in New York in July 2025 and received my Hungarian Citizenship in March 2026. Learning the language is difficult enough and having Helpers Hungary focusing on most of the “grunt work”, allowed me to quickly focus on learning Hungarian.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.

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Helpers Hungary Kft

Budapart Gate

Dombóvári út 27

Budapest 1117, Hungary

 

If you’re visiting us, please use entrance A and come to the 2nd floor.

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