Overview of Offers

The additional costs when buying real estate in Austria amount to about 10-15% of the purchase price and include the land transfer tax, land registration, notary fees and, if applicable, an estate agent’s commission.

Yes, there are various subsidy programmes and tax advantages in Austria, such as the housing subsidy or the tax deductibility of renovation and refurbishment costs. An estate agent can consult you individually on this.

When buying a property in Salzburg, you should pay attention to factors such as location, building fabric, transport connections, infrastructure and possible planning and building regulations. Furthermore, you should consider how you envisage your future, as family planning or career plans, for example, can also influence the choice of property.

There are various ways to find a suitable property, such as researching well-known or less well-known property portals, working with an estate agent or even visiting an estate agent’s website and viewing their offers or placing wanted ads.

The process of buying a property can take different amounts of time depending on the individual situation, but as a rule, however, three to six months should be allowed for. If you need financing to buy a property, the purchase process may be delayed a little longer, as the financing must first be approved by the bank.

When buying a property in Salzburg, the purchase contract, the extract from the land register, an energy certificate, the construction plans, a detailed building description and proof of financing are all required.

When buying a property in an old building, you should pay attention to the condition of the building fabric, possible renovation costs and especially the protection of historical monuments. It is advisable to have a detailed appraisal of the property carried out by an expert in order to be able to assess possible defects and the (financial) need for renovation.