https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Austria in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Just because you work in Austria's capital Vienna, it does not mean that you have to live there. There are many beautiful and affordable towns just a short commute away. https://www.thelocal.at/20240515/compare-the-best-commuter-towns-if-you-work-in-vienna Wed, 15 May 2024 15:06:52 +0200 compare-the-best-commuter-towns-if-you-work-in-vienna A Tyrol municipality’s holiday-home list suggests a different ownership pattern than many assume in Austria. The question is who benefits from the system https://www.thelocal.at/20260427/what-tyrols-holiday-home-ownership-findings-could-mean-for-housing-policy-in-austria Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:43:02 +0200 what-tyrols-holiday-home-ownership-findings-could-mean-for-housing-policy-in-austria From overhanging branches to root damage, tree-related disputes are common in Austria. A recent court ruling clarifies what’s legal and what isn’t. https://www.thelocal.at/20250423/roots-branches-and-boundary-lines-what-austrian-law-says-about-neighbour-trees Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:51:36 +0200 roots-branches-and-boundary-lines-what-austrian-law-says-about-neighbour-trees "Mit Charme" (charming) and "Gemütlich" (cosy) might sound appealing, but in Austria’s property market, those German words can mean something else entirely. https://www.thelocal.at/20251105/the-german-words-austrian-estate-agents-might-use-to-rip-you-off Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:50:34 +0100 the-german-words-austrian-estate-agents-might-use-to-rip-you-off It's not easy finding an apartment or house in Austria, but once you do, make sure you have all the proper papers so you don't hamper your chances of getting it. https://www.thelocal.at/20220408/explained-which-documents-do-you-need-to-rent-a-flat-in-austria Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:50:18 +0200 explained-which-documents-do-you-need-to-rent-a-flat-in-austria Austria’s rules for buying property differ depending on your nationality. Learn what permits are needed, and what taxes to expect. https://www.thelocal.at/20250113/reader-question-do-i-need-special-permits-to-buy-a-home-in-austria Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:22:25 +0100 reader-question-do-i-need-special-permits-to-buy-a-home-in-austria It's more than just a question of their age and style; the type of building you live in in Austria can affect everything from your heating costs to your rental fee. https://www.thelocal.at/20211130/altbau-vs-neubau-whats-the-difference-and-which-should-i-rent-in-austria Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:05:26 +0100 altbau-vs-neubau-whats-the-difference-and-which-should-i-rent-in-austria You’ve lived in your rented apartment in Austria for years—but suddenly your landlord says they need it back for personal use. Is this allowed? Here’s what the law says. https://www.thelocal.at/20250312/reader-question-can-my-landlord-ask-me-to-leave-my-apartment-so-he-can-use-it Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:54:47 +0100 reader-question-can-my-landlord-ask-me-to-leave-my-apartment-so-he-can-use-it Salzburg’s visitor numbers are rising again, and the mayor wants ‘smaller adjustments’ to ease pressure for locals, without entry fees or formal caps https://www.thelocal.at/20260203/how-salzburg-wants-to-manage-visitors-in-austria-without-entry-fees-or-caps Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:27:00 +0100 how-salzburg-wants-to-manage-visitors-in-austria-without-entry-fees-or-caps After years of turbulence, experts see Austria’s housing market is gaining momentum again in 2026. https://www.thelocal.at/20260107/what-austrias-shifting-property-market-could-mean-for-buyers-and-renters Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:54:28 +0100 what-austrias-shifting-property-market-could-mean-for-buyers-and-renters Finding an apartment or house in Austria is not easy, especially if you have recently moved to the country. Here's how to get a head start. https://www.thelocal.at/20220323/renting-in-austria-how-to-get-a-flat-when-you-just-moved-into-the-country Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:55:45 +0100 renting-in-austria-how-to-get-a-flat-when-you-just-moved-into-the-country Many foreign residents dream of owning their own home in Austria. However, new research shows that buying a place is still unaffordable for much of the population, even as house prices have dipped in recent years and incomes have risen. https://www.thelocal.at/20250825/why-buying-a-home-in-austria-remains-unaffordable-for-many-households Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:44:45 +0200 why-buying-a-home-in-austria-remains-unaffordable-for-many-households Inheritance laws in Austria can be complex. Learn about compulsory shares, the absence of inheritance tax, and what non-registered partners need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20241202/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-austrias-complex-inheritance-tax-laws Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:43:11 +0100 five-things-you-need-to-know-about-austrias-complex-inheritance-tax-laws Thousands of tenants in Austria are unknowingly paying more rent than legally allowed, especially in formerly non-profit cooperative flats. Here’s how you can check if you're affected and defend yourself. https://www.thelocal.at/20250321/how-to-know-if-your-landlord-in-austria-might-be-charging-too-much-rent Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:50:31 +0100 how-to-know-if-your-landlord-in-austria-might-be-charging-too-much-rent Noisy neighbours? Can't sleep? Before you call the Austria police it's important to understand the law on noise complaints. https://www.thelocal.at/20231127/what-are-the-laws-on-noisy-neighbours-in-austria Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:11:04 +0100 what-are-the-laws-on-noisy-neighbours-in-austria The number of new homes in Vienna has halved since 2022, and demand continues to grow. Is the city’s long-praised housing model finally under strain? https://www.thelocal.at/20251114/why-viennas-property-market-is-running-out-of-affordable-homes-and-what-can-be-done Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:57:03 +0100 why-viennas-property-market-is-running-out-of-affordable-homes-and-what-can-be-done Homebuyers in Austria are watching closely as experts debate the next move in the market. Will 2026 favour buyers or sellers? https://www.thelocal.at/20251106/are-property-prices-in-austria-going-to-rise-or-fall-in-2026 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:25:38 +0100 are-property-prices-in-austria-going-to-rise-or-fall-in-2026 Austria’s housing market downturn may be ending, with experts predicting price increases by 2026. Here’s what buyers and renters should know. https://www.thelocal.at/20250221/why-austrias-property-prices-could-rise-again-by-2026 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:56:03 +0100 why-austrias-property-prices-could-rise-again-by-2026 Austria plans to impose rent caps starting from 2026, plus longer minimum terms on fixed-period leases. We outline who is covered, what triggers the brake and when tenants should expect changes. https://www.thelocal.at/20250918/historic-what-austrias-new-rental-rules-will-mean-for-tenants Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:33:25 +0200 historic-what-austrias-new-rental-rules-will-mean-for-tenants Thinking of taking over a friend or family rented member’s flat in Austria? Here's when Austria’s Tenancy Act allows a name change without the landlord’s consent and when approval is required. https://www.thelocal.at/20250908/explained-how-tenants-in-austria-can-take-over-a-rental-contract Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:53:25 +0200 explained-how-tenants-in-austria-can-take-over-a-rental-contract