Main Legal Rules Regarding Constructions in Hungary
The granting of the building and other permits regarding construction works belong to the competence of the local municipality authorities.
According to the main rule of the Construction Act every building activity is bound to administrative permit except those which are enumerated in the Construction Act, e.g
construction of fence not taller than 1 meter,
pool under 30 cube-meter,
garden roof under 20 square-meter etc.
The main legal requirements with regard to the process of construction activities are described in the the following...
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Strawbale
An excellent site for education and information about building with straw bales. read more.
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