Two-Thirds of Austrians Find Their Homes ‘Unbearably Hot’
A Greenpeace survey finds two-thirds of Austrians’ homes become “unbearably hot” during heatwaves, with 80% reporting health impacts.
Austrians Rate Their Housing Satisfaction 8.1/10
Austrians report high housing satisfaction (8.1/10) even as rents reach €9.80/m², rental rate hits 46 %, and building permits fall to a record low.
Government Extends Minimum Lease Terms to Five Years
Austria’s rent brake shields 2.7 million tenants; five-year leases and expanded caps are on the way.
House Prices Average €2,709/m² in 2024
Median Austria 2024 real estate prices: €4,000/m² for condos, €2,709/m² for houses, and land up to €124/m², with Vienna and Vorarlberg leading.
AK: Vienna’s Old Building Prices Are “Out of Control”
Rents in Vienna’s old buildings have risen over 500% since 2000, says a study by AK and TU Vienna.
Gemeindewohnung VS Genossenschaft: Vienna Social Housing Explained
Gemeindewohnung, Genossenschaft, Socialbau are the different kinds of social housing in Vienna. This article explains how they work.
Property Prices in Austria Fall Slightly
Despite the drop, residential properties in Austria remain 26% more expensive than before the Covid pandemic.
Demand for Single-Family Houses Rises Across Austria
Interest in single-family houses was particularly high in Vorarlberg, where demand soared by 56%. Vienna saw a 25% increase.
49,000 Residents Ordered to Repay Vienna’s Housing Bonus
The scheme was introduced in 2023 to help residents manage rising living costs and has benefited more than 620,000 households.
Rents in Austria Set to Rise in 2025 as New Flats Decline
The consultancy EHL forecasts that only 1,800 new rental apartments will be delivered this year, the steepest decline in the last decade.
