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THE SUN ALSO SHINES IN PARKING GARAGES – SALE OF PARKING SPACES BECOMES EASIER

Gábor Kerekes J. | 27 May 2022
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Gábor Kerekes J.

Two weeks ago, almost on the sly, a legislative amendment was adopted that could solve one of the “hit problems” of the real estate market: the complicated process of selling parking spaces in a condominium building. The changes came into force on 2 May, so it is now up to market players to put the new provisions into practice.

Holiday homes and apartments at the company’s expense?

| 9 November 2021
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Implementing private property investments using company assets is slowly becoming a national sport. While the approach seems tempting, it carries a lot of risk. And the tax authority, NAV, has this type of arrangement firmly in its sights.

A room with a view – or without?

Gábor Kerekes J. | 7 October 2021
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Gábor Kerekes J.

There are many factors to be considered when determining the value of a property. Among many other things, features such as the view from the property or the natural light that enters the interior cannot be left out of account. It’s clear, then, that the sunset at Lake Balaton from our window adds a lot to the property, but it’s often unclear what we need to focus on before and during the building stage if we’re to avoid attracting the ire of our neighbours later on.

Greenfield investments could gain momentum

Levente Bihari | 11 March 2021
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Levente Bihari

2021 could greatly simplify the parcelling of jointly owned arable land. Also, the new rules will settle the status of land registered in the name of unidentifiable owners. At the same time, a clearer and more transparent title structure could not only enhance farming efficiency but also boost greenfield investments.

With VAT or without it?

Levente Bihari | 4 December 2020
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Levente Bihari

VAT can cause a lot of complications when it comes to interpreting our regular contracts. Does the purchase price include VAT if the parties have not explicitly stated so? Should a guarantee withholding be made from an amount that includes VAT? Does the stamp duty need to be paid on the gross or the net price of the property? These questions are particularly timely in light of the recent reduction in the VAT rate on newbuild homes: who stands to benefit from this – the builder or the apartment buyer?

The building licensing rules are changed, eliminating the possibility of blackmail

Levente Bihari | 16 March 2020
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Levente Bihari

So far, it has been relatively easy for neighbours and other stakeholders to challenge the building permit of a major development project during the licensing process. This situation created major potential for extortion for these individuals. However, with the amendment of the building regulations, which came into effect on 1 March, this vulnerability would appear to have been eliminated.

Solar panels on the roof, electric car in the garage, devil in the detail

Péter Gyimesi | 24 September 2019
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Péter Gyimesi

The challenge to mitigate climate change is now present in every industry, and not surprisingly in the construction sector as well. Yet the building regulations adopted for this purpose often give rise to controversy and, in many cases, pose a serious challenge to participants in the domestic real estate market.

All that is solar is not gold

Boglárka Zsibrita | 22 February 2019
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Boglárka Zsibrita

A trendy investment product of recent years has been solar energy projects: under the feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme, the government guarantees what looks like a cash cow for all those who choose to seek their fortune in this sector. But as is usually the case, this money won’t just fall into your lap. Without the necessary professional expertise or the proper legal groundwork, solar power projects can easily run out of steam too.

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