Hungarians took out HUF 282 billion in new home loans in June, a fresh record, while the gap between panel and brick apartment prices widens again and the rental season kicks off. Eight fresh real-estate stories, one survey: how do you see the housing market right now?
- Hungarians took out HUF 282 billion in new home loans in June — a new record — while the number of home purchases still lags behind previous years. What do you think is behind this most?
- Prices of panel-block flats in Budapest have fallen for three months and hit this year's low, while brick-building flats kept getting pricier — the gap between the two is again over 20 percent. If you bought now, which would you pick?
- How much of a burden is air-conditioning on your summer utility bill?
- If you're renting or just searched for a rental, what share of your income do you estimate housing (rent + utilities) would take?
- The rental season has just kicked off after university admission cutoffs were announced. What matters most to you when looking for a rental?
- In the Bakony region, an old farmhouse with a porch and vaulted cellar can currently be had for the price of a used luxury car. Would you buy a rural property like that?
- In Szombathely, housing supply is increasingly squeezed by a lack of buildable plots. What do you think would best solve provincial cities' housing shortage?