Calculate property purchase costs
Work out free of charge the main ancillary costs when buying property in Austria – including real estate transfer tax, land registry fees and broker commission.
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Estimated ancillary purchase costs
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Purchase price, financing and broker involvement.
Estimated ancillary purchase costs
Overview of the expected ancillary purchase costs.
Enter your details and click “Calculate costs” for a non-binding estimate of your ancillary purchase costs.
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Real estate transfer tax 3.5% of the purchase price—
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Ownership registration 1.1% of the purchase price—
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Court filing fee—
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Mortgage registration 1.2% of the registered mortgage—
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Broker commission (3% net) “Net” = commission before VAT. Net + VAT make the total broker commission – only that total counts toward the ancillary purchase costs.—+ VAT (20%)—= Total broker commission—
What is included in ancillary purchase costs?
In addition to the purchase price, further costs arise when buying property in Austria. The calculator covers in particular:
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Real estate transfer tax
Tax on acquiring the property, usually assessed on the purchase price.
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Land registry fee
Fees for registering ownership and for the court filing.
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Possible broker commission
If a real estate broker was involved, a commission may apply.
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Possible costs when registering a mortgage
With financing, additional fees for mortgage registration may arise.
Frequently asked questions about ancillary purchase costs
How high are the ancillary purchase costs when buying property in Austria?
Actual ancillary purchase costs depend on the purchase price and the circumstances of the individual property purchase. Possible costs include in particular real estate transfer tax, land registry fees, any broker commission, and further costs related to drafting the contract and financing.
What costs arise when buying a property?
In addition to the purchase price itself, various ancillary costs can arise. These include in particular real estate transfer tax, fees for registration in the land registry and – if a real estate broker is involved – a broker commission. Financing can lead to additional costs.
How is real estate transfer tax calculated when buying property?
The amount of real estate transfer tax depends among other things on the applicable assessment base and legal requirements. The purchase-cost calculator from SAMAAN.LEGAL therefore provides initial non-binding guidance only and does not replace individual legal or tax advice.
Which land registry fees can arise when buying property?
When acquiring a property, fees can arise for registering ownership in the land registry. If a mortgage is also registered for financing, further fees may apply. Legal exemptions or special requirements can affect the actual costs.
What role does broker commission play in ancillary purchase costs?
If a real estate broker was involved in the purchase, a broker commission may form part of the ancillary purchase costs. The exact amount depends on the individual agreement and the applicable legal provisions.
Is the result of the purchase-cost calculator binding?
No. The calculation is for non-binding initial guidance only. Actual ancillary purchase costs may differ due to the specific assessment base, legal changes, fee exemptions, financing structure, individual agreements or other circumstances.
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