Due to the District VI ban and tightening rules in other districts, many are considering long-term rental. Factors to weigh:
- Revenue: long-term rental income is typically 40–60% of short-term revenue — but stable and predictable.
- Costs: significantly lower (no cleaning, laundry, guest communication, platform fees).
- Taxation: different tax regime applies (typically personal income tax on rent, not lump-sum tax).
- Permits: the short-term permit must be cancelled, IFA, TFH and building tax obligations cease.
- Risk: Hungarian tenancy law protects the tenant — it is harder to evict a non-paying tenant than a short-term guest.
If restrictions may be temporary, consider medium-term rental (1–6 months) — this can be advertised on many platforms.
