Based on the building permits issued in May 2026, the floor area planned for construction was lower for all major building types than in the same period of the previous year

Total floor area of permitted buildings, by type of building
Last update: 07/09/2026

In May 2026, the number of dwellings granted building permits increased in provincial towns but was lower in Budapest and villages than in the same month of the previous year

Number of dwellings to be built based on issued construction permits or on simple declarations
Last update: 07/09/2026

In the first quarter of 2026, the consolidated real house price index was 7.3% higher than a year earlier

Change in nominal and real housing prices*
Last update: 07/09/2026

In June 2026, real rents increased both nationwide and in Budapest compared to the previous month

HCSO‒ingatlan.com nominal and real rent indices
Last update: 07/16/2026

In May 2026, the share of dwellings advertised for rent decreased in all district groups of Budapest compared with the previous month

Proportion of dwellings for rent in Budapest
Last update: 06/25/2026