Situation
This 2-bedroom, 105 m² apartment in District VII (Kertész / Király area) had been on the market for 3 months without finding a tenant.
The property was in good condition and well located, but it remained empty, with no rental income over that period.
The problem
The issue was not the apartment itself, but how it was offered.
The property was unfurnished.
In this part of District VII, most tenants are young professionals and expats, who typically look for furnished apartments and are not equipped to move their own furniture.
As a result, the apartment did not match what tenants in the area were looking for and was overlooked by most applicants.
What we did
We advised the owners to furnish the apartment so it matched what tenants in this area expect and could move into immediately.
The property was set up as a fully furnished, ready-to-move-in home, making it easier for tenants to consider.
Once this was done, we relaunched the listing and handled all enquiries and viewings.
The result
The apartment moved from no serious offers in 3 months to a signed lease within 3 weeks.
Only 4 viewings were needed to secure a tenant.
The property was rented at €1,200/month plus bills to a Hungarian couple in their 30s.
Why it worked
Tenants filter properties quickly. In central areas like District VII, most expect furnished apartments. If a property does not meet this expectation, it is often overlooked.
Client perspective
"We didn’t realise that offering the apartment unfurnished was limiting interest. After furnishing it, the difference was clear and the apartment was rented within weeks."
Final insight
Aligning the property with what tenants expect is often the difference between ongoing vacancy and securing a tenant.