FenTiger

I've watched this programme so many times .... and cannot believe there's been no interest in moving to Hungary. I think it is a hidden gem! Plus prices of properties are atleast 50% less than those featured in the programme for similiar properties!
What do you think?

mr87009

I agree, but sshhhh, we don't want the masses to find out!

Matt

Rural Hungary

I think there was one on Hungary - not sure if that show or a similar one - several years ago, before the recession hit. I think now, with the fall in prices in Europe, especially in Spain and Portugal, many buyers aren't having to look further afield. There was a surge in sales when UK flights flew to Sarmellek because it was ideal for a week or even weekend break - the spas of Heviz and Zalakaros are both nearby, Kis Balaton nature reserve and Lake Balaton.
Also, Hungary's press coverage in the UK - from what I have read - doesn't exactly entice people to buy here, Magyar Garda, increase in Fascism, Skin heads with knives and copies of Mein Kampf riding the subways, erosion of democracy, curtailing judicial authority, to name but a few....
I regularly have family contact me to ask if I'm okay as they just read or watched "some news report".

richardmc

I discovered Hungary from that program in 2007, they were discussing the price of land near the lake with a couple of young males.

Rural Hungary

Glad I didn't imagine it.... I was questioning whether my memory was playing tricks on me

richardmc

Could be an age thing Rural!!!

FenTiger

I'll have to see if I can find that episode on the channel's catch up/iplayer.

Rural Hungary

Post a link if you find it Fen, will be interesting to see.

FenTiger

Found it but the episode has been removed! Will keep trying until I get something.

cathyg

Just found this on their website. Not sure I recognise this rather optimistic view about investment though?
http://www.aplaceinthesun.com/news/f...5/Default.aspx

Rural Hungary

Looks like a paid for article to me, hope it's not another "Zala Springs"

FenTiger

Response from C4 regarding 'A Place in the Sun - Hungary'
Thank you for your email regarding A PLACE IN THE SUN: Summer Sun: Hungary on 4oD.

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These episodes may become available again at a later date, if we acquire the rights to them again.

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mr87009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW63g3w2t4U

You Tube is your friend!

Matt

Rural Hungary

Cheers Matt

mr87009

You're welcome :-)

Given that this is from over 7 years ago some of the predictions didn't quite come true!!!

Matt