Home constructions down by 18 percent in H1
The number of completed homes was down by 18 percent year on year in the first half of 2024, at 6,027, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Wednesday.
Building permits issued in the period were also down by 18 percent, at 8,972, KSH said.
Budapest saw the completion of 2,124 new homes, down by an annual 8.3 percent. Home constructions were down year on year by 20 percent in county seats, 27 percent in other cities and 19 percent in other localities, KSH said.