Renovating an apartment in Budapest as a foreigner

Guides — 2026-05-15

Renovating in a city where you don't speak the language is the biggest worry expats tell us about. The fix is simple: work with a team that communicates clearly in your language and gives you a written, fixed quote so there are no surprises. We work in English, Dutch and Hungarian and keep you updated with photos at every stage — ideal if you manage the property from abroad.

A few Budapest-specific things to plan for: many flats are in a condominium (társasház) that requires approval for work affecting shared structures or noisy hours; panel (prefab) flats have their own quirks; and any plumbing or electrical changes should be done to code by qualified people. We handle the coordination so you don't have to.

Typical timelines: a bathroom is one to two weeks, a kitchen a few days to a week, and a full apartment several weeks depending on scope. You'll get a clear day-by-day plan with your quote, and we leave the site clean and protected throughout.