FUITH Rechtsanwälte — Land Transfer Law & Real Estate Tyrol
The law firm Fuith in Innsbruck deals primarily with real-estate law, contract drafting, regional planning, and land-transfer law. The firm is recognised as a specialist for holiday homes (Freizeitwohnsitze) and real-estate contract drafting, and advises potential purchasers on all matters relating to the acquisition of real estate in Austria.
The Firm
Mag. Martin Fuith, LL.M.
Attorney at Law
Managing Partner
Dr. Axel Fuith
Retired attorney, author of the Commentary on the Tyrolean Land Transfer Act.
Latest
Blog
Vacancy Tax and Holiday-Home Levy in Tyrol — What Owners Need to Know in 2026
May 2026
Tyrol's Freizeitwohnsitz-Leerstandsabgabegesetz fundamentally changes the calculation for owners of secondary properties. Who pays when, how the distinctions work, and what structuring room remains.
Article
Rights in Online Shopping — Returns and Exchanges
Tiroler Krone · November 2024
Online shopping has become routine for many consumers. But what to do when the ordered goods do not meet expectations?
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are foreigners allowed to acquire land in Austria?
The free movement of capital means that foreigners can acquire land in Austria just like Austrian nationals. This also applies to non-EU foreigners.
- What is the obligation to build requirement?
Acquiring undeveloped building land in Austria — and in particular in Tyrol — typically requires construction within five or ten years. This period may be extended once for special reasons.
- Can Chinese companies acquire land in Austria?
The free movement of capital means that no one can be prevented from acquiring land in Austria on account of their nationality or the registered seat of their company.
- Do German nationals receive equal treatment with Austrian nationals in land acquisition?
Under EU law, nationality or a company's registered seat cannot serve as grounds for refusal in the area of free movement of capital. In practice, however, German nationals appear to face discrimination in Tyrol.
- Does European Union law apply in Austria and Tyrol?
EU law formally applies in Austria, including Tyrol. The free movement of capital provisions apply automatically and take precedence over conflicting domestic law.
Get in touch
Do you have questions about acquiring real estate or holiday homes (Freizeitwohnsitze), or would you like to arrange a consultation? We look forward to hearing from you.