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Looking at the flat, buying the problem? — Szilber Szilvia

47 minGuest: Szilber Szilvia

The real value of a flat in a block is often set not by the flat but by the building itself.

The episode is in Hungarian.

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Most buyers look at the living room, the kitchen and the flooring. My guest is Szilber Szilvia, a building manager and elected representative, and we talked about the hidden problems of shared buildings.

What we cover:

  • service charges, and why a zero-balance certificate matters
  • what bad building management leads to
  • the documents every buyer should see before purchase
  • the digitisation of shared buildings
  • the 2026 changes in Hungarian law
  • how to spot the warning signs that later turn into costs in the millions

If you've bought, sold, or plan to buy a flat in a block, this one is worth watching through.