FUITH Rechtsanwälte

Must I establish my primary residence in Austria to acquire real estate?

Von Mag. Martin Fuith, LL.M.

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No, this is not necessary. Establishing a primary residence is not a requirement under land transfer law.

No, this is not necessary. Municipalities will naturally appreciate it if you establish your primary residence there, as this increases their share of federal funding. However, establishing a primary residence is not a requirement under land transfer law (Grundverkehr) for the purposes of acquiring real estate.