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Budapest, Vienna or Prague – which city offers the best real estate investment opportunity? 🏡

For years, Vienna has been the benchmark for stability, while Prague has attracted investors with its rapid growth. But the landscape is changing.

Today, Budapest stands out with a unique combination of:
🏡 Lower entry prices
📈 Competitive rental yields
🚧 Ongoing urban development
🌍 Strong demand from international professionals, students, and digital nomads

If you're thinking about investing in Central Europe, finding the right property is key. At Helpers, we help international buyers identify the best investment opportunities and guide them through the entire purchase process – from property selection to legal and administrative support.

Read our latest article to see why Budapest is attracting more and more real estate investors.

👉 https://helpers.hu/budapest-apartments/budapest-is-more-popular-for-real-estate-investment-than-vienna-or-prague/

The Wednesday cabinet meeting was followed by a press conference on Thursday. The Hungarian PM and the government spokespeople addressed various topics, none of which concern directly most foreigners currently living and working in Hungary.

For expats, the most interesting topics might be the pending lift of the ban on cryptocurrency trading, the planned introduction of a wealth tax for the superwealthy (details pending), and how couples who do not meet the conditions of the government-backed pre-natal loan can repay their debts. Other topics focused on the fight against corruption.

Regarding the freeze on new guest worker residence permit applications, it was confirmed that the government is not planning on reinstating this permit type (while existing permits remain valid and ongoing applications are still processed). While it was not specifically mentioned, other residency and work permit types remain available (see more in our Friday blog article).

https://helpers.hu/work-permit/first-step-in-immigration-reform-in-hungary-who-is-affected/

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Did you know the English word "coach" comes from a tiny Hungarian village called Kocs?

That's a Hungarikum – one of 100 officially recognised treasures of Hungarian culture, history, and identity. And once you start exploring the list, it's hard to stop.

A Hungarikum can be almost anything distinctly Hungarian:
🌶️ Paprika – Hungary's most iconic spice
🍷 Tokaji aszú wine and Egri Bikavér
🥘 Goulash soup and Dobos cake
🐕 The Puli, Komondor, and Vizsla dog breeds
🏰 The banks of the Danube, Buda Castle, Andrássy Avenue
⚽ The legacy of Ferenc Puskás
🏓 Teqball – invented in Hungary and now played in 150 countries

Since 2012, the Hungarikum Committee has been formally cataloguing and protecting these national treasures – from folk art and ancient customs to medical breakthroughs and world-changing inventions. (Yes, John von Neumann is on the list.)

Whether you're already living here, dreaming of moving, or simply curious about this remarkable country – Hungarikums are a wonderful crash course in what makes Hungary, Hungary.

Learn more here: https://hungariancitizenship.eu/what-is-a-hungarikum/