In a year-on-year comparison, in the first half the number of dwellings built decreased by 21% in villages, while it increased by 36% in the towns of county rank, by 13% in other towns and by 9% in Budapest, according to the KSH.

Although the proportion of dwellings built by individuals fell from 57% to 46%, that of dwellings built by enterprises increased from 43% to 54%, KSH noted. The average floor-area of homes put to use decreased by 7 sqm to 92 sqm.

According to KSH, based on new construction permits, 5,434 residential buildings are planned, a 79% increase, while the 3,072 permits issued for non-residential buildings increased by 52% compared to the previous yearʼs low base.