41 percent more interested parties – the last days of Otthon Start have brought a huge rush to the housing market

In the last week of October, interest in properties increased significantly, with a 38% rise in phone inquiries compared to September. The demand was 22% higher than the average of September workdays and matched the increase from the first two weeks of October. Interest in properties aligned with the Otthon Start Program surged by 55% in Budapest and 46% in county seats. The peak was on October 28, with a 41% increase in calls. Overall, daily demand for apartments rose by 10.4%, while interest in houses fell by 3.8%. Only Veszprém County saw an annual increase in interest, at 4.2%.