???? Three commercial units for sale – Sopron, Schönherr-Malom Residence

Three adjoining commercial units are being offered for sale in the Schönherr-Malom Residence, each with direct street access. The location is a premium residential area within walking distance of the historic city center, where there is currently no competing newly built commercial space – the local residents provide a built-in customer base. The ice cream shop already operating in the building draws established foot traffic to the property.

???? Sizes and net sale prices:

– 53 m² – HUF 37,730,000 (Unit A)
– 67 m² – HUF 46,690,000 (Unit B)
– 71 m² – HUF 49,280,000 (Unit C)

– All three combined (191 m²) – HUF 133,700,000(Prices do not include VAT.)

ℹ️ Flexible layout

Each of the three units can be split into two independent sections, each with its own street entrance – currently the most sought-after format on the market and one that is in short supply. There are already concrete inquiries and prospective tenants for the smaller spaces, primarily from beauty and healthcare service providers (cosmetics, hairdressing, massage, aesthetics, private medical practice). Smaller units typically command higher per-m² rental rates due to broader demand.

ℹ️ Technical specifications

The units can be finished according to the buyer's own brand identity and intended function – wall coverings, flooring, and fit-out are the buyer's choice. Optimized for climate-based heating, suitable for both heating and cooling, allowing year-round economical operation. Latest-generation energy rating, with a wet block and storage area included with each unit. Parking is available on-site or on the street. We also assist with planning and executing the final fit-out.

ℹ️ Yield – the numbers

Rented as single units, calculations can be based on HUF 4,000/m²/month; if split into two, smaller sections can realistically achieve HUF 4,500–5,000/m²/month, translating into up to 8–8.5% gross annual yield per unit – with the added benefit of risk being spread across two tenants.

– 53 m² → HUF 212,000/month → ~6.7% annual yield; split: HUF 265,000/month → ~8.4%
– 67 m² → HUF 268,000/month → ~6.9% annual yield; split: HUF 335,000/month → ~8.6%
– 71 m² → HUF 284,000/month → ~6.9% annual yield; split: HUF 355,000/month → ~8.6%

All three combined:
– Monthly rent: HUF 955,000
– Annual income: HUF 11,460,000
– Annual yield: ~8.57%

For comparison: a residential investment property in Sopron typically yields 3–5%, with shorter (usually 1-year) leases and greater landlord administration. Commercial space allows for longer (3–5-year) lease agreements, with utilities and final fit-out paid directly by the tenant.

ℹ️ Frequently asked questions

❓ Is it harder to find a tenant for a commercial unit?

The Sopron market specifically lacks smaller (~30 m²) commercial units for rent – browsing the property portals, there are practically no spaces of this size available. Split units can therefore be filled almost immediately, and there are already concrete inquiries from beauty and healthcare-sector tenants.

❓ If they're so easy to rent out, why don't you rent them out yourselves?

As a Budapest based developer, our profile is to build and sell properties, not to manage long-term rentals in Sopron – these are two different business models with different capital structures and time horizons. We reinvest released capital into new developments, leaving the stable rental yield opportunity to investors who are specifically looking for that business model.

❓ What about VAT?

As a VAT-registered business, the 27% VAT is recoverable, so the actual investment is the net price.

❓ What happens in a recession?

The target profile – beauty and healthcare – is among the least recession-sensitive segments. Multiple smaller units also distribute risk across more than one tenant. On top of that, Sopron's specific position – the potential Austrian customer base and the significant share of locals working in Austria and earning in euros – makes the region's recession risk one of the lowest in the country.

❓ Why is the per-m² entry price lower than for a residential unit?

The buyer pool for commercial property is narrower, so the per-m² entry price is lower – but the yield expectation is higher. That's the investor's advantage, not a disadvantage. Combined with the extreme demand for and virtually nonexistent supply of smaller commercial spaces, this offers significantly better returns than a comparably sized residential investment.

❓ I don't want to handle the rental myself.

Sopron-based property managers will take over the entire process for 5–10% of monthly rent. On request, we can also refer a real estate agent with a concrete pool of prospective clients specifically waiting for smaller-sized units.

ℹ️ Viewings can be arranged on weekdays and weekends.

We're happy to answer any further questions.

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