Finding the space your budget no longer buys at home
A garden, a study, a view of something other than the neighbours. In the Netherlands that has moved out of reach for many people, or it asks for a compromise you would rather not make.
Real estate & relocation in Hungary
Find your dream home in Hungary
Personal guidance for Dutch and international buyers, from first orientation to the keys in your hand.
What buyers run into
The right home starts with making the right choices
Most people we speak to want the same thing: more space and more calm, without taking on unnecessary risk. Four things almost always stand in the way.
Choosing the part of Hungary that truly fits you
Budapest, Szentendre and the Danube Bend are very different places to live. Without knowing the areas it is hard to judge which one genuinely fits the life you have in mind.
Navigating a new language and unfamiliar buying process
Viewings, documents and negotiations happen in Hungarian, under rules that differ from the ones you know. That makes it difficult to judge whether everything is sound.
Finding your home from thousands of kilometres away
Viewing, verifying and coordinating all take time from abroad. A day off disappears into a single viewing that turns out not to suit you after all.
How it works
Your dream place in Hungary, in 5 steps
No two journeys are identical, but the route is always these five steps. You always know where you stand and what comes next.
Arrange an introductionIntroductory consultation
We discuss your situation, what you want this step to achieve, which region appeals to you, and what budget and timing are realistic.
Personal search strategy
Together we settle on the right areas and property criteria, so your search stays focused instead of scrolling through hundreds of unsuitable listings.
Selection and viewings
We present homes that genuinely fit, arrange the viewings and help you assess both the property and the neighbourhood around it.
Negotiation and purchase
We guide you through the negotiation, the checks, the paperwork and the contact with independent notaries and specialists.
Handover and settling in
We coordinate the final handover and help where needed with the practical side of the move and finding your feet locally.
Same budget
Same money. Different life.
Drag the handle to see what roughly €500,000 can mean in the Netherlands compared with Hungary.
Netherlands€500,000
Hungary€500,000
Drag to compareFor illustration. What your budget actually buys depends on location, condition and when you buy.
Where in Hungary
Our regions
We work in Budapest and the Danube Bend, the area directly north of the city.
Gabor Racz
Relocation expert
I help Dutch and international buyers find and purchase property in Hungary, and with the step that follows: actually making a life here.
- Languages
- English · Hungarian
- Service area
- Budapest and the Danube Bend
Dutch-speaking support is available throughout the process through my colleague.
How I work
What you can expect from working with me
You're not buying from a portal. You're buying with someone who knows both worlds and walks you through the process personally.
Communication in your own language
English and Hungarian directly from me, Dutch through my colleague, throughout the whole process.
On the ground in Hungary
I work locally. Not a remote agency, but someone who opens the door for you.
Personal guidance
You deal with one person from start to finish. No rotating staff, no anonymous call centre.
Market understanding
I help you understand regions, property types and the buying process before you commit.
Support beyond the purchase
Relocation guidance and introductions to independent professionals when you need them.
Modern property presentation
Professional photography, video and drone footage for an honest, complete picture.
Services
Two forms of guidance
From first orientation to the moment Hungary starts to feel like home.
Relocation
The move from owning property in Hungary to genuinely living here.
- Choosing the right region
- Practical guidance on the ground
- Utilities and services
- Local introductions
- Settling in support
Consultancy
Personal advice for buyers still researching or unsure where to start.
- Which region suits your plans
- What your budget realistically buys
- How the buying process works
- Preparing a viewing trip
- Searching for and viewing properties
On legal, tax and insurance matters we do not act as advisers. What we can do is help you find suitable independent professionals, so you are not searching on your own.
Discuss your situationNot ready to buy? That's completely fine.
Most buyers start with questions, not with a property. An informal conversation helps you work out whether Hungary fits your plans at all.
Book an introductory consultation- Which region should I consider?
- What will my budget actually buy?
- How does the buying process work?
- How should I organise a viewing trip?
- Is Hungary suitable for my relocation plans?
Why Hungary
Space, nature and room to breathe
Hungary offers international buyers something increasingly rare in Western Europe: space, quiet and a country that stays easy to reach from across the continent.
Space and land
Plot and floor sizes that have become rare in Western Europe.
Nature and landscape
Hills, forest, the Danube and a great deal of walking country.
City and quiet, close together
From lively Budapest to silent villages, within a short journey.
Accessible in Europe
Direct connections to the Netherlands and the rest of Europe.
Insights
Watch before you buy
Short videos on buying, living and relocating in Hungary.
Coming soonBuying
Buying a house in Hungary as a foreigner
What the process involves and what non-Hungarian buyers should be aware of.
Coming soonRelocation
Moving from the Netherlands to Hungary
Practical considerations when making the move to a Hungarian home.
Coming soonRegions
Budapest or the Danube Bend?
A tour of our regions and who each one suits best.
Coming soonPractical
Preparing for a property viewing trip
How to get the most out of a few days viewing homes in Hungary.
Personal property profile
Your dream home may not be listed yet.
Tell us what you're looking for. When a property matching your criteria comes up, we'll send it to you, often before it's widely advertised.
Let's talk
No sales pitch, no obligation. Tell us where you are in the process and we'll think it through with you.
Book an introduction
Pick a moment that suits you. An introduction takes about thirty minutes and commits you to nothing.