Rents

City of Vienna Pushes for Rent Cap

The City of Vienna has called for an Austrian-wide rent price cap since it does not want to implement these regulations on its own. The rent price cap is heavily debated in Austria at this moment because the guideline value for rents might increase too much in April.

March 2, 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 Considers Rent Cap

In consideration of a looming rent increase in April, the coalition parties Austrian Peoples Party (OEVP) and the Green Party are now also interested in a possible rent cap.

February 6, 2023

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

Real Estate: Property Becoming Increasingly Expensive in Austria

Real Estate prices continue to rise in Austria despite the COVID-19 pandemic. While the property market is becoming increasingly expensive, rents in Vienna remain fairly affordable. Learn the new cost of buying property in Austria and how it compares with the rest of Europe.

August 5, 2021

How Expensive is Rent in Austria?

The rent costs in Austria vary depending on the duration, region and type of rental segment. Find out more about the exact amounts you have to pay across Austria!

May 25, 2021

Student Apartments Are Getting more Expensive in Austria

In 4 out of 6 student cities across Austria, the rent for single apartments which are mostly used by students are increasing. Only in Graz and in Linz the cost of the rent is experiencing a slight decline.

August 27, 2020

Slight Decrease in Inflation

Decline in Austrian Consumer Price Inflation to +3.0% in January 2012.

February 29, 2012

Austrian Inflation Decreases to 3.4%

Consumer Price Inflation decreased to +3.4% in October 2011. The main draivers are lodging and energy prices.

November 16, 2011

Immofinanz: „Difficult Office Market“

Due to the weak economic growth, the Austrian real estate company already sees difficulties in the Austrian rental market for offices.

October 22, 2011

Rents in Vienna Still on the Rise

Since the beginning of 2011, rents on the Viennese rental market increased by 2.0%. On average, the rent for one square meter is € 13.00.

October 17, 2011

Rising Real Estate Returns in Austria

Institutional investors could achieve an average total return of 5.9% (before tax and finance) in Austria in 2010 with directly held real estate.

April 15, 2011

Austrian Inflation Rate Increases up to 3.1%

Consumer Price Inflation (HICP) jumped to 3.1% in February 2011, which is mainly due to the increase in prices for energy, fuel, rents and foodstuffs.

March 17, 2011

A Quiet Year for the Shopping Center Industry

Only a few large projects will be tackled in 2011 by Austria's shopping center industry; renovation of existing facilities rather prevails.

January 27, 2011

Inflation Increased up to 2.2% in Austria

The Consumer Price Inflation (HICP) increased up to 2.2 % in December 2010. This was mainly due to energy prices.

January 15, 2011

Immofinanz: Record Letting Results for German Subsidiary

The Austrian Real Estate Group benefits from the upswing in the German property market.

January 12, 2011

Real Estate Prices Rose in Vienna in 2010

Real estate prices rose in Vienna, according to the portal FindMyHome.at by almost 3%; rental prices slightly over 1%.

January 3, 2011

Atrium Announces Q1-Q3 2010 Results

Atrium European Real Estate, a real estate company focused on CEE countries, leaves the red and records a strong operational performance.

November 22, 2010

Real Estate Market for Logistics Objects is Booming

In the vicinity of the Airport Vienna, a new logistics cluster arises.

October 19, 2010