Estimate the additional cost of buying property in Austria and review every item separately.
Purchase costs shown separately
The calculator separates property transfer tax, the ownership-registration fee, contract preparation, and possible estate-agent commission. This makes statutory costs distinct from costs agreed by contract or negotiated with a professional.
Enter price and transfer type
For a purchase for consideration, enter the purchase price. A qualifying transfer within the family requires the relevant property value. Select agent commission and contract preparation only when you want to include those items.
Example and result interpretation
For a €400,000 purchase, 3.5% property transfer tax equals €14,000 and the 1.1% ownership-registration fee equals €4,400. Selected contract and agent costs are added. The total combines the purchase price with estimated additional costs.
Rule date and limitations
Statutory rates and the agent maximum were checked on 28 July 2026. Exemptions, alternative assessment bases, previous family transfers, financing costs, and individual agreements are not modelled. Use the guidance on oesterreich.gv.at and your actual contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which purchase costs apply in Austria?
Typical items are property transfer tax, the ownership-registration fee, contract-preparation costs, and possible estate-agent commission. Additional costs can apply in individual cases.
How is property transfer tax calculated?
The model applies the statutory standard rate to a purchase for consideration. A qualifying family transfer uses progressive rates on the entered property value.
What do the land register and contract preparation cost?
Ownership registration follows the centrally maintained statutory rate. Contract preparation is a clearly labelled planning assumption because professional fees are individually negotiated.
When is estate-agent commission due?
Include it only when the buyer owes it under the brokerage agreement. The calculator uses the maintained statutory maximum for its supported purchase-price range.
Can I finance the additional costs?
That depends on the lender, loan-to-value ratio, available equity, and creditworthiness. This calculator shows the funding need but does not decide what a lender will finance.
Which rule date applies?
The statutory rates and estate-agent maximum used here were checked against Austrian primary sources on 28 July 2026.
