Usufruct is one of the most common encumbrances in Hungarian real estate law. It is particularly frequent in cases of inheritance, gift or transfers of assets within a family, where ownership and the right of use become separated. Many people believe that a property encumbered by a usufruct right cannot be sold, or that the...Tovább

On the property market you will often come across houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses or family homes held in undivided co-ownership. Although these properties are often available at a more favourable price than condominium units or properties with their own separate land registry number, buying them requires increased care. Buying a property in undivided co-ownership...Tovább

Buying real estate is one of the most significant financial decisions in most people’s lives. When choosing a flat or a house, buyers usually focus on the property’s condition, location and price – yet examining the legal status of the property is at least as important. Many people believe that the lawyer’s task is limited...Tovább

When buying real estate, a vehicle or entering into another high-value transaction, the question often arises whether the parties should pay earnest money (foglaló) or an advance payment (előleg). Although in everyday usage many treat the two terms as synonyms, from a legal perspective there is a significant difference between them. The difference becomes especially...Tovább

If a company receives a liquidation petition, this is one of the most urgent legal situations a business can face. In such cases it is not enough to wait and see what happens, nor is it necessarily sufficient for the company to dispute the claim in general terms after the fact. The purpose of liquidation...Tovább

There can be situations in the life of a business where temporary payment difficulties arise, but on the basis of the company’s operation, its client base or its business model there is still a realistic chance of reorganisation. In such cases liquidation proceedings are not necessarily the only possible route. In certain cases bankruptcy proceedings...Tovább

In the course of a company’s operation it often happens that a contractual partner pays late, disputes the invoice, delays performance, or simply does not respond to enquiries. Managing receivables is then not only a financial but also a legal question: the company has to act firmly while proceeding lawfully, in a documented way and...Tovább

Before buying or selling real estate, one of the most common questions is how much the lawyer’s fee is and exactly what services it covers. In Hungary, a real estate sale and purchase agreement is only valid if countersigned by a lawyer or incorporated into a notarial deed, so the involvement of a lawyer is...Tovább

Buying a property is one of the highest-value decisions in the life of a private individual or family. The buyer typically views the property several times and trusts that the purchased flat or house corresponds to the condition presented by the seller. It does happen, however, that after the handover of possession defects come to...Tovább

For employers, one of the most important labour law changes in 2026 may be the appearance of the pay transparency rules. Under Directive (EU) 2023/970, Member States must transpose into national law by 7 June 2026 the rules intended to strengthen the practical application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work...Tovább