Compared to other cities, gross yields in Budapest, calculated from purchase prices and revenue from rent, are among the highest, which means the Hungarian capital is still a great destination for those investing in residential property. While the prices of apartments have skyrocketed in recent years in Hungary, residential property in Budapest is still quite inexpensive according to a joint study made by local developer Wing and research centre Eltinga.

The Hungarian subsidiary of Panattoni Group has agreed to build a 32,000 sqm logistics centre for a large retail operator in a BTS project. The new facility will be built in the suburbs of Budapest and is scheduled to open in September 2025.

Apart from the Northeastern part of Hungary, home of many developments of Infogroup, Southern counties also have huge industrial potential which should be materialised, says Ádám Székely, Managing Director of Infogroup. Property Forum asked him about the ways and risks of warehouse and logistics developments in the country.

DHL Group's subsidiary DHL Supply Chain will move to the PT1 warehouse building in the HelloParks Páty logistics centre in early 2024. The logistics provider has secured 20,000 sqm of industrial space in the building.  

As demand for hybrid working rises International Workplace Group (IWG) expands its footprint in Budapest and Debrecen with the addition of two new workspaces. The opening of these two facilities is scheduled for 2024.

The Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) Standard section has welcomed Biggeorge Property REIT Nyrt. shares, owned by Biggeorge Property Zrt. This REIT has an extensive portfolio of industrial parks and is the fifth such company traded in BSE. 

pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank has provided a €120 million investment loan facility to a logistics fund managed by GLP Capital Partners (GCP). The fund will utilise the proceeds for the refinancing of the development of a logistics portfolio in the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary. pbb acted as arranger and sole lender under the facility.

Marriott International has added a new hotel to its global portfolio with the opening of Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection. The new luxury hotel is located in Budapest’s District V and offers 216 rooms and suits.

Radisson Hotel Budapest BudaPart, the first upscale Radisson branded hotel in Hungary has opened its doors in the vibrant Újbuda district. This hotel serves both as a retreat as well as a business hub and offers new bar and restaurant options for locals and overnight guests.

East Gate Pro Business Park, Wing’s latest industrial development project, has reached a new milestone with the delivery of hall A2 in phase two. An additional area of 9,100 sqm is available in the newly completed building for production, assembly, fulfilment and warehousing purposes.