When purchasing real estate in Austria, it is necessary to pay the transfer of ownership tax.
The tax rate for the buyer constitutes 3.5% of the property value, plus the buyer must pay a fee for the registration in the land registry to the amount of 1.1% of the purchase price. The fee for the services of a realtor constitutes 3% + 20% VAT. The cost of a lawyer's services is 1-2% + 20% VAT.
