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Gov’t Revising Construction Laws

The government has revised all laws governing construction and the protection of monuments, and these will be reorganized into a...

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Hungarians Hesitant About Renovation Decisions

The Ikea Life at Home 2022 consumer survey revealed that Hungarians are cautious for the time being, and are now...

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Several Trillion HUF in EU Funds Incoming to Construction Industry

In the current EU budget cycle, several trillion forints of EU funds may come to the construction industry, announced Szabolcs...

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Slight Increase in Home Building, Construction Permits in Hungary

In 2022, 20,540 new dwellings were built in Hungary, 3.2% more than a year earlier. Based on issued dwelling construction...

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Slovak Construction Output Rebounds in December

Construction output in Slovakia rose 4% year-on-year in December, rebounding from a 3.2% fall in the prior month, the Bratislava-based...

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Borrowers Increasingly Using Baby-waiting Loans for Renovation

The most popular use of the so-called Baby-waiting loan is still the purchase of a home, while borrowers are also...

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Construction Materials Prices Stagnate Except Cement

Except for cement and cement-based construction materials, the price of the most essential products will only stagnate or rise slightly...

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Gov’t Awards Over HUF 523 bln in Home Renovation Subsidies

The government awarded over HUF 523 bln in home renovation subsidies to 250,000 families in the framework of a two-year...

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Koji: 2023 Uncertain for Construction Industry

2023 will be a year of uncertainty in the construction industry, László Koji, president of Évosz, told portfolio.hu....

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Construction Sector Could Contract 15% This Year

Hungary's construction sector could contract 10-15% this year, based on feedback from industry insiders, the head of the professional association...

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Construction Output in Hungary up 7% y.o.y. in November

According to raw data published by the Central Statistical Office (KSH). the volume of construction output in November 2022 surpassed...

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Évosz: Local Construction Market Could be Halved

Hungarian construction association Évosz this week said the local home construction and renovation market could be halved if measures aren't...

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Construction Output Volume Down 2.5% y.o.y. in October

According to raw data, Hungary's volume of construction output in October 2022 fell short of the previous year’s level by...

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Slovak Construction Output Drops in October

Construction output in Slovakia dropped by 1% year-on-year in October, reversing a 2.7% growth in the previous month, which was...

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Construction Output Volume up 1.6% y.o.y. in Hungary

The volume of Hungary's construction output in September 2022 was about 1.6% higher than a year ago, according to raw...

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AI Advice Could Prove Costly in Home Renovations, Mapei Survey Finds

Nearly three-quarters of construction professionals have encountered clients who used AI to check or challenge their professional recommendations, work or...

Most Hungarian Construction Firms Expect Revenue Decline in 2026

Approximately 60% of Hungarian construction companies expect their revenue to fall in 2026, according to a recent survey by industry...

Civil Engineering Surge Masks Decline in Building Construction

Civil engineering output more than doubled in Hungary in August, while building construction declined and the volume of new contracts...

Government Gives Green Light to M49 Extension to Romanian Border

The government will proceed with the second phase of the M49 expressway, extending the road to the Romanian border, Transportation...

Hungarian Construction Output Falls 12.2% in July

Hungary's construction output fell 12.2% year-on-year in July and declined 4.6% from June after seasonal and working-day adjustments, the Central...

Construction Sector Hits Multi‑year Low

Hungary's construction industry fell sharply in Q2 2026, with only HUF 470 billion worth of new projects launched, roughly half...

Bayer Construct Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid Zugló Project Dispute

Bayer Construct Zrt. filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, citing financial exposure linked to recent regulatory changes, the govt’s decision...

AI Advice Could Prove Costly in Home Renovations, Mapei Survey Finds

Nearly three-quarters of construction professionals have encountered clients who used AI to check or challenge their professional recommendations, work or...

Hungary Homebuilding Rises 22% in H1 2026, Permits up 29%

A total of 6,278 new homes were completed in Hungary in H1 2026, 22% more than a year earlier, while...

One in Three Hungarians Would Build Own Home, Survey Shows

Nearly one-third of Hungarians would build their own family home if money were no object, but uncertainty around costs and...

Construction Output in Hungary Falls Significantly in May

Construction output in Hungary fell by approximately 10.7% year-on-year in May 2026, according to raw data released by the Central...

Hungary Construction Output Rises 2.6% in April

Hungary’s construction output rose 2.6% year-on-year in April, according to raw and working-day adjusted data published by the Central Statistical...

Construction Output Rises in March, but Quarterly Performance Remains Weak

The construction sector showed signs of recovery in March, with output increasing, although overall performance for Q1 remained in decline,...

Housing Construction Edges up as Permits Surge in Q1

Hungary’s housing market showed generally improving dynamics in Q1 2026, with a modest rise in completed dwellings and a sharp...

Construction Output Edges Lower as New Orders Drop Sharply

Hungary’s construction sector showed mixed signals in February, with output edging down slightly year-on-year but rebounding on a monthly basis,...

20% of New Hungarian Homes Use Lightweight Construction

Lightweight construction has expanded in Hungary, rising from 3% of new family homes in 2021 to more than 20% by...