Luxury developers flocked to the 'Hamptons of Hungary' — but some projects are stalling

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:01 UTCUpdated Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:01 UTCOriginal reporting: CNBC World

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Lake Balaton in south-west Hungary has been a popular vacation destination for decades, but average transaction prices are falling.

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Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:01 UTC.

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