Golden Visa: Buy Property or Invest in a Real Estate Fund?

If you're thinking about a Golden Visa, you’ve got two main options: buying property directly – like in Greece – or investing in a real estate fund, for example in Hungary. But which one suits you best?

Owning property means the place is officially yours – and you could live there if needed. But you'll also have to handle maintenance, insurance, bills, and you might not know how solid the location really is. Plus, buying and selling takes time and effort.

Real estate funds are different. They’re managed by experts, tightly regulated, and focused purely on property – so the risk is comparably low. Selling your shares is usually quick and easy. The downside? You can’t move in.

So in the end, it’s about what matters more to you: having a place you truly own – or choosing a low-effort, professionally managed investment that still qualifies you for residency.

Please contact us now to learn more. Goodbye or as the Hungarians say: Viszontlátásra.

Video discussing the options of having direct property ownership vs. a real estate fund investment