The electronic sales system, known by its Hungarian acronym “eer”, was introduced on January 1 as part of the government’s anti-corruption strategy. The system makes liquidators’ work more transparent and easier to check, Kunfalvi said.

Anybody can register to use the online system for a fee of HUF 7,000. Liquidators who use the system pay a monthly base fee of HUF 5,000 and a scaled bidding fee of between HUF 1,000 and HUF 20,000. A 1% commission is also charged on sales.