What do a James Bond villain, the world’s most iconic cane chairs, and a Hollywood drama have in common? The answer: Hungarian architects. Ernő Goldfinger, who was so ruthless that Ian Fleming named 007’s nemesis after him, and Marcel Breuer, a college dropout who reshaped modern furniture design, are just two of the visionary minds who left an indelible mark on architecture. Their bold, geometric style—often controversial, always striking—helped inspire The Brutalist, a film that brings their legacy to the big screen. But who were these architects really, and how did their radical ideas change the world? Let’s dive into their fascinating stories.

At Metropolitan Homes Budapest, we’ve been in the business of helping people buy, sell, and rent apartments for many years. But here’s the thing: we’ve also spent over a decade renovating apartments ourselves. This means we’ve seen the process from both sides— as owners working to make smart investments and as real estate experts who know what makes a property appealing.

With Hungary launching it's Golden Visa Program from the 1st of January 2024, a wave of opportunity is sweeping through the Hungarian real estate market.

Anyone who has visited Budapest should know that the city is split in two by the River Danube. Buda is the older, historic and more regal side, while Pest is its younger, noisier sibling bustling with life and culture. The first thing when deciding which part of the city you would like to live in is to choose between the two.

If you've been on the lookout for a fresh and exciting spot to invest your time, energy, and maybe a bit of cash, you have come to the right place.  In this article we will tell you the most important factors to look out for before buying real estate in Budapest, and how our team at Metropolitan Homes Budapest can help to make wise choices when buying and renovating a property in our beautiful city.

150 years ago, on November 17th, 1873, three neighboring cities nestled along the banks of the Danube River in central Hungary—specifically, "Pest," "Buda," and "Óbuda"—came together, forging a new city christened "Budapest."