In Hungary, investment volume in the real estate sector increased by 60% year-on-year to EUR 460 million in the first half of 2026 and could reach EUR 1 billion by the end of the year.
In the industrial and logistics market, growth could be supported by major industrial investments, including capacity expansions by BMW, CATL and Mercedes. These investments could also boost demand for residential properties, accommodation, commercial and service facilities, as well as transport infrastructure.
Around 250,000 square meters of new industrial real estate entered the market in the first half of 2026, an increase of 30% compared with the previous year. This brought the logistics real estate stock to around 6.5 million square meters.
In the residential market, around 30,000 housing units are currently under construction, two thirds of them in Budapest. The number of completions in the capital could increase from the current 3,000–4,000 to 8,000–10,000 units per year. EU-funded construction of rental housing and student accommodation could provide additional momentum for the market.
Almost 65,000 square meters of new retail space is expected to be completed this year, while further projects totaling 170,000–180,000 square meters are in preparation.
The hotel market is recording annual demand growth of 5–6%, with the number of overnight stays approaching 20 million per year.
Improved investor perception of the country, lower country risk and the EUR 16.4 billion EU funding package could create a more favorable environment for real estate investment. The revival of investment activity, the positive impact of continued industrial investment on rural areas, government support for the rental housing market, and complex infrastructure projects are opening up new prospects.