Austria Guide: Property

Buying property isn't easy anywhere, but it gets even more complicated if you have to deal with an unknown property market and legal restrictions of a foreign country. Read our property guide to get a good start – and to avoid mistakes you might later regret.

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  Overview

  The Austrian property market

  Austria has some of the highest property prices in Europe. As the demand for properties continues to increase, prices are unlikely to lower in the foreseeable future.

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  Types of property available

  What can you buy?

  Due to Austria's booming real estate market, expats increasingly look for ways of getting on the country's property ladder. To do so successfully, it's crucial to know the types of property available in the country.

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  Finding a property

  Internet, classifieds and estate agents

  Expats who want to buy a house often do not know where to go to find their ideal property. However, the process of finding a home in Austria is similar to that in many other countries.

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  Legal requirements

  Documents needed to buy a house

  Citizens of the European Union have the same rights as Austrian citizens when it comes to buying property. However, there are special permits required from non-EU nationals.

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  Fees and taxes

  Costs of buying property in Austria

  Besides the price itself, buying property in Austria can incur a significant amount of taxes and fees. Make sure you know what they are before committing to any purchase.

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  Purchase process

  Making an offer and signing the contract

  The purchasing process in Austria is simple, but can take a few weeks to be completed. If you are buying a house before you relocate, be sure to allow enough time to iron out all details before moving.

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