The costs of buying a property in Austria total approximately 10% of the purchase price. These costs are normally the responsibility of the purchaser and are not included in any mortgage offer. These include: 

• 3.5% Real estate transfer tax
• 1% Land registration fee
• 2% + VAT Solicitor and notary fees & charges
• 3% + VAT Estate agents fee

Capital gains from the sale of a private domestic property are taxed at a flat rate of 30%. Commercial renting, seen as business income, is taxed at 25% of the capital gain.

There is currently no inheritance tax in Austria, only a transfer tax of 3.5%, or 2% if the property is passed to a next of kin or sibling.