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Buying Property Abroad: Your Step-by-Step Guide

For many people, the idea of buying property abroad evokes dreams of sunny beaches, scenic mountain villages, or bustling cosmopolitan cities. Whether you’re searching for a vacation home abroad, a potential international property investment, or a second home to enjoy during retirement, the allure of overseas real estate lies in its diversity. Different locations around the globe offer unique cultural experiences, potentially lower property prices than your home market, and attractive rental returns.

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  • 26.02.2025
Buying Property Abroad: Your Step-by-Step Guide
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Buying a holiday home in Tyrol

Over the past few years, the media have regularly reported on topics surrounding holiday homes, rights of use, and the corresponding legal regulations. In Tyrol, there are 16,000 residences which have been granted the right to be used as holiday homes, but it is now nearly impossible to obtain these rights. There is a great deal of uncertainty amongst many investors, whereby the correct and legal use of a residence is of primary concern. It is now evident that a residence may not be used mainly for holiday purposes if the appropriate rights have not been granted. There is a need for information concerning other property usage categories and the legal requirements surrounding the rights of use in general.

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Where luxury properties are at home: The most sought-after locations in Austria

The Austrian market for luxury properties is still on an upward trend: in addition to exclusive locations with a high quality of life, high-quality fittings and extravagant architecture and designs are the reasons why exceptional properties are becoming increasingly sought-after in this country. Demand has risen particularly in Innsbruck, Salzburg and Vienna as well as in the districts of Bregenz, Dornbirn and Feldkirch in Vorarlberg and in the district of Klagenfurt-Land, near Lake Wörthersee. Kitzbühel is known for its distinctive luxury segment and high-priced chalets, which means that Kitzbühel remains the luxury capital of Austria

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Rhein Asset Management S.A.

“The early recognition of global trends in connection with our risk-adjusted strategy once again formed the basis of our success.”

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Seller Guide

Inheritance law Austria

Inheritance law in Austria is relevant for all those who deal with estate planning and the associated rights and obligations. Of course, it also applies to property ownership. Key questions in this regard relate primarily to intestate and voluntary succession, the compulsory portion, tax aspects and inheritance in an international context. In the following, we explain the terms and what you need to bear in mind when planning your estate in Austria.

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Inheritance law Austria
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Sell real estate in Graz with Engel & Völkers

Sell your property in Graz with the help of the experienced real estate agents at Engel & Völkers and take advantage of our international network. Solvent prospective buyers register for residential real estate at more than 800 locations, including specifically for properties in Graz.

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Successful sale of your property in the Salzkammergut

With a total of 76 lakes, many streams, rivers and mountains, the Salzkammergut is characterized by its natural location. It is located on the northern edge of the Alps and is one of the most scenic regions in Austria. With its idyllic regions around the picturesque lakes of Fuschlsee, Hintersee, Wolfgangsee, Mondsee, Irrsee, Attersee and Traunsee, the Salzkammergut offers you, as the owner of a farmhouse, residential building or a property with lake and mountain views, excellent conditions for a successful property sale. We, real estate agents Engel & Völkers Salzburg, are happy to present these to you in detail.

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Sell your property in the center of Salzburg at the best conditions

As a real estate location, the center of Salzburg has a lot to offer future property owners. Major sights and the beautiful old town make this residential area very popular, with the individual residential locations and their individual advantages attracting many different groups of buyers. Whether you own a Ceconi villa, a townhouse or an apartment in Salzburg's Old Town, Riedenburg, Maxglan, the Andräviertel or the Nonntal: Real estate agent Engel & Völkers Salzburg knows the advantages of these residential locations, which convince prospective buyers and guarantee a hassle-free sale. Read on and find out more about selling your property in the center of Salzburg.

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Area Guides

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Properties in regions Seefeld – Tyrols Hochplateau

Are you interested in the state of Tyrol and its real estate? Seefeld in Tirol isn’t just one of the longest standing tourist destinations, but also one of the leading winter sports locations in Austria. This 3500-strong village has a variety of attractive properties, which are ideal both for one’s own use and as an investment. Whether you’re looking for a classic family house, a sophisticated penthouse or a Tyrolean chalet: Seefeld in Tirol offers enormous diversity with regard to real estate, so the local market has something suitable for every target group.

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Properties in regions Seefeld – Tyrols Hochplateau

Floridsdorf

Between vineyards on the Bisamberg and the Danube.

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Buying real estate in Alpbachtal

Have you spent a wonderful hiking vacation in Alpbachtal with your family and enjoyed the panorama? What could be better than buying real estate in the Alpbachtal so that you can continue your hikes at the next opportunity and explore everything you have planned? When the long-awaited winter sports season arrives in the colder months, you and your family will already have a house from which you can set off on your activities without having to look for accommodation. Finding a house to buy in Alpbachtal is not so easy if you are unfamiliar with the area and the local legal regulations. It is helpful and saves time and money if you are supported by an experienced local real estate agent. Engel & Völkers is a renowned real estate agent that has been working very successfully for its clients in the real estate sector for more than 40 years. From the offer to order processing, everything is taken care of for you. But Engel & Völkers not only helps you to buy an apartment in Alpbachtal, the team of real estate specialists will of course also help you if you want to resell a property. Just get in touch with us and we will be happy to help you.

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Lifestyle

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Engel & Völkers Tyrol presents the 10 most beautiful restaurants with mountain views in Tyrol

Tyrol is renowned for its superb culinary scene, which caters to all tastes. Engel & Völkers’ real estate experts have tested and would like to recommend the 10 most stunning restaurants with a view. Excellent cuisine and breathtaking mountain panoramas await you high above the ground.

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Engel & Völkers Tyrol presents the 10 most beautiful restaurants with mountain views in Tyrol

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