FM newsroom – property trends. The Anna Grand Hotel in Balatonfüred hosted the recent Property X real estate conference. The event brought together leading players from the Hungarian property market, the financing sector and the construction industry for the fifth consecutive year.
The conference focused on key topics including Hungarian and international economic outlooks, property market trends, the transformation of the office and industrial-logistics sectors, the financing environment, and the expected economic impact of the 2026 elections.
Signs of Recovery and Changing Market Dynamics
During the event, Gábor Jakubik, Head of LIWO Group’s international sales organisation, stated that a recovery in the property market is expected this year, while investor confidence is also showing clear signs of improvement.
According to experts, the parliamentary elections held in April attracted heightened international attention, which may bring both positive and negative effects. A more diversified demand structure could emerge in the market: interest from Western investors may increase, and new market participants could appear, while at the same time the pace of capital inflows from Asia seen in recent years may slow somewhat.
It was also noted that economic recovery could be somewhat hindered by factors such as the weak performance of the European automotive industry. Overall, however, cautious optimism regarding market expansion remains justified.
The Importance of Dialogue for Future Growth
At the same time, Gábor Jakubik emphasised that stronger dialogue between market participants and legislators will be essential in order to capitalise on the opportunities offered by this new direction.
As he explained, restrictions on bringing in guest workers from outside the European Union could create significant challenges across several sectors, including hospitality, and could also reduce the momentum of economic growth.