Hungary is presenting itself at one of Europe’s largest real estate exhibitions, EXPO REAL in Munich, with a real estate market that is growing above the European average, a comprehensive economic vision for the sector, and ongoing developments. The event, taking place between October 6-8, will feature over 2,000 exhibitors from 75 countries and nearly 40,000 decision-makers.
According to Ernő Takács, president of the Real Estate Developers’ Roundtable Association (IFK), the Hungarian real estate market has stabilized despite global challenges. Over the past two years, the EUR 23 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) flowing into the country exceeded the combined FDI value of the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia.
Based on data by CBRE (commercial real estate services and investment firm),
the real estate investment market in Hungary could reach a volume of up to EUR 800 million in 2025, that is more than double the 2024 figure.
The industrial real estate market is expanding mainly in rural areas, especially around Debrecen (east), Miskolc (northeast), Kecskemét (center), Győr (northwest), and Szeged (southeast), where rental volume has increased 2.5-fold. Over 580,000 m² of industrial space is under development across the country.
New sources of capital have emerged: alongside Chinese working capital investments, Chinese real estate investors have also become active, while the presence of Czech investors in the region is steadily growing.
By the end of the year, Hungarian investors are expected to return to an 80 percent share.
According to István Joó, CEO of HIPA (Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency), knowledge-based, R&D-focused investments are becoming increasingly important. Ten such projects were launched in 2024 alone. With the involvement of HIPA, 77 major investments were realized in one year, worth EUR 10.3 billion, creating more than 18,500 new jobs.
INPARK offers customized industrial sites in 15 counties and 20 municipalities, covering over 900 hectares. HelloParks will deliver 500,000 m² of industrial space by the end of 2025 and will operate its warehouse portfolio with 100% green energy. Innovinia focuses on key rural cities – Debrecen, Kecskemét, Miskolc, Nyíregyháza, Pécs, and Szeged.
Debrecen has received EUR 12.5 billion in investments to date, mainly related to the BMW plant, creating 21,000 new jobs. Miskolc is building a green industrial future, Nagykanizsa is developing as a logistics hub, and Pécs is developing a knowledge-based ecosystem through the UniNext Innovation Program.
The Hungary stand was organized by IFK with professional support from HIPA and CBRE. Main exhibitors: HelloParks, INPARK, Innovinia, Weerts Logistics Parks, Forestay, Gránit Alapkezelő, Garantiqa Hitelgarancia Zrt. and Start Garancia Zrt.
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