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2026. May 9.
The right of usufruct (haszonélvezeti jog) is one of the most sensitive areas of real estate law, which I encounter most frequently in my practice in connection with property transfers and family inheritance matters. The ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ / CJEU) in May 2026 shook the foundations of…
2026. May 2.
Many people assume that once the purchase agreement is signed before an attorney, the home-buying process is complete. In my experience, this is the most common misconception: the transfer of ownership in rem takes place exclusively through successful registration at the land registry. Until your ownership is registered in the property register, you are not…
2026. April 25.
The Threshold of Citizenship in Hungarian Real Estate When planning a property investment in Hungary, your country of citizenship is the single most critical factor dictating the legal pathway you must follow. The Hungarian legal framework establishes two entirely separate processes: a virtually unrestricted track for EU nationals, and a strictly regulated administrative permit system…
2026. April 25.
Before buying a property, the very first major financial step in almost every case is paying some amount to the seller. In my experience, most clients use the terms earnest money (foglaló), advance payment (előleg), and penalty (kötbér) as synonyms, even though their legal and financial consequences are light-years apart. Due to a hastily handed-over…
2026. April 18.
When buying or selling a property, I often observe that the parties take the question of the right of first refusal (elővásárlási jog) lightly, or only confront its existence at the last minute. Yet, if a property is encumbered by a right of first refusal, ignoring it can have severe legal consequences: the beneficiary may…
2026. April 11.
CSOK Plusz is one of the most attractive forms of state housing subsidy for couples planning a family or already raising children, but in my experience, the strictness of the conditions and the long-term commitments often present couples with unexpected situations. It must not be forgotten that utilizing subsidized loans and state grants entails serious…
2026. April 4.
When someone sells their home to purchase another, one of the most critical financial factors is the amount of property acquisition duty. The institution of a replacement property purchase (cserét pótló vétel) can provide immense financial relief; however, in my office, I often see clients realize only after signing the contract that this benefit has…
2026. March 28.
Buying or selling a property is the most significant financial decision in most people’s lives. In my experience, many individuals fail to fully realize that a single inaccurately phrased sentence or an imprecise deadline can lead to years of costly litigation. As an attorney, I work daily to protect my clients from these pitfalls and…
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