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Housing in Austria
Surge in Demand for Houses as Prices Decline Across Austrian Regions
Austria’s real estate market underwent a dynamic transformation in 2024, marked by a significant surge in the demand for single-family homes alongside fluctuating property prices across the country. While potential homeowners increasingly entered the market, drawn by improved financing conditions and relaxed credit regulations, regional price trends revealed a complex picture.
February 12, 2025
Discrimination on the Housing Market: A Growing Problem in Austria
A recent SORA study conducted on behalf of the Ombud for Equal Treatment highlights a serious problem in Austria's real estate market: racism and discrimination. People with foreign-sounding names or accents have significantly fewer chances of being invited to view an apartment compared to people with typical Austrian names.
September 14, 2023
Austrian National Council Ends Brokerage Fees
A long debate will end on Wednesday as the Austrian national council will end the fee for brokers in the real estate market. Until now, new tenants used to pay the brokerage fee when they moved into their new apartment. The situation has changed now.
February 28, 2023
Austrian Government Will Expand Subsidies on Housing and Heating
The Austrian government wants to challenge the rising energy prices and help low-income persons by subsidizing their home and their heating. People who are eligible for those subsidies can get up to 330 Euros.
December 15, 2022
6.8% Inflation: How Private Households are Affected by Rising Prices
Inflation in Austria remains historically high and is pushing many households to their limits. Whether it's high gasoline prices or horrendous living costs, everyone is feeling the inflation. How the average household is affected by these problems and what impact they have on lower-income households, read here.
April 20, 2022
Housing in Austria: Average Monthly Rents Remain Above Inflation Rate
Rental prices are not spared from the persistently high inflation. On the contrary - according to a recent study, rental prices remain above the current inflation rate. If you want to know how expensive rent is and how much the average tenant pays, read on.
March 30, 2022
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