Austria offers exceptional stability, strong tenant demand in Vienna and one of the highest safety rankings in Europe. It is also one of the most regulated markets on our list for foreign buyers: approval rules are set province by province (Bundesland), not nationally.
EU and EEA citizens face almost no restrictions. Non-EU buyers generally need provincial approval before a purchase is legally valid — and in the Alpine states of Tyrol and Vorarlberg the bar is considerably higher. Confirm your position with a local lawyer before committing to anything.
Market overview
The blended national average sits near €4,250/m², with Vienna around €6,200/m² and district-level spreads from roughly €4,000 to €18,000/m². Gross yields are modest — about 3.8% nationally and 4.8% in Vienna — so Austria tends to suit capital-preservation buyers more than yield hunters. Banks typically require 25–40% equity from foreign applicants.
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