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Notary for real estate in Vienna – advice on purchase agreements and land registers

Expert advice and registration on buying or selling real estate, drafting purchase agreements, and legally compliant registration in the land register.

Arrange a free initial consultation with us. We are also open on Saturdays in our notary office in Vienna by appointment.

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We are here for you—before the contract, during the purchase or sale of real estate, in fiduciary matters, and in all land registry matters.

Would you like to buy or sell a property, draw up a purchase agreement, or make the necessary entries in the land register? We will guide you through every step of the process with our many years of experience, diligence, and legal precision.

24+

Years of experience

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Notary with certified legal team





Land registry & property registration. Whether it's an initial registration following a purchase agreement or the deletion of rights that are no longer relevant, we take care of all land registry applications for you. This also includes liens, residential rights, and encumbrances and restrictions on sale. With our support, your property remains legally clear and protected.

When selling a property, we support you from the preparation of all necessary documents and the acceptance of your buyer's offer to the drafting of the contract and the payment of the purchase price. We calculate the real estate income tax (ImmoEst), check for outstanding encumbrances in the land register, and ensure that your sale is completed in a legally secure, fiscally correct, and financially transparent manner.

Services

Real estate sales with a notary

Sell securely – With experience & transparency

Check real estate income tax & land register

Sale legally compliant – Tax compliant

Land registry & property registration

Registration, deletion & rights - Regulated ownership

Escrow & purchase price settlement

Escrow account - Notary secured


We are here to assist you with all questions relating to buying and selling real estate. Our notary's office supports you with legal precision and many years of experience in areas such as drawing up purchase agreements, secure processing via escrow, calculating taxes and fees, and registration and deletion in the land register. Together with you, we structure the purchase or sale of your real estate in a clear, legally secure, and forward-looking manner.

Real estate & purchase agreements – we can advise you.

The purchase agreement is the foundation of every real estate transaction. Our notary's office will draw up your agreement according to your individual requirements, check the legal framework, and ensure that it is properly entered in the land register. This ensures that your real estate purchase is handled in a legally clear and secure manner.

The escrow account protects both the buyer and the seller. We open the escrow account, perform the money laundering check, and guarantee payment only after all contractual conditions have been met. Maximum security for both parties.

Real estate transfer within the family

Donation, transfer or sale – Securely regulated

Real estate transfers within families require special care. Our notary's office supports you with gift agreements, transfers, or sales within the family and ensures that tax advantages and exemptions from fees are optimally utilized.

Taxes and fees in real estate transactions

Calculation of real estate & land transfer tax, registration fees

Every real estate transaction incurs taxes and fees. We calculate the real estate transfer tax, registration fee, and real estate income tax (ImmoEst) ourselves, hold the amounts in trust, and pay them correctly to the tax office. This gives you full transparency over all costs.

Our team

Mag. Matthias Kowarsch Notariatskandidat

Mag. Isabella Pouzar-Hofmeister

Hatice Karadogan, stud. iur

At Notariat Mariahilf, you can expect a warm and highly qualified team that will support you with legal expertise, diligence, and compassion.

A dedicated team with heart and expertise

Location & contact

FAQ real estate notary agreements

What is the procedure for buying property in Austria as a non-resident?
Non-residents often require a property purchase approval for third-country nationals before signing a notary purchase agreement in Austria. The notary will draft the apartment or house purchase contract, carry out the anti-money laundering check, and ensure correct land register entry. To secure the transaction, funds are managed through a notary escrow account, guaranteeing transparency and legal compliance.

Do I have to pay real estate income tax (ImmoEst)?

Yes, in many cases, real estate income tax (ImmoEst) is payable when selling real estate. Our notary's office will check whether you have to pay this tax or whether you meet the requirements for the so-called primary residence exemption. We take care of reporting the primary residence exemption or calculating the real estate income tax, keeping it safe in an escrow account, and paying it to the tax office on time.

This way, we ensure that all tax obligations are correctly fulfilled when selling real estate. With our experience in real estate law and tax law, we guarantee legally compliant and transparent processing.

Who can help me delete rights in the land register?

Our notary's office will take care of removing any rights that are no longer relevant from the land register, such as liens, residential rights, or encumbrances and prohibitions on sale. This ensures that your land register extract is always up to date, legally compliant, and unambiguous.

How long does it take to draw up a purchase agreement?

The duration depends on the available documents and the complexity of the real estate transaction. As a rule, we draw up the purchase agreement within a few days as soon as we have all the necessary documents. This ensures fast, legally compliant, and reliable processing.

What is a purchase offer and is it binding?

A purchase offer is a written offer to buy a property. It becomes binding as soon as it is accepted by the other party. Our notary's office will check for you whether all legal requirements have been met, thus ensuring a legally secure basis for your property purchase.

What are the notary fees for a purchase agreement in Austria?
The notary fees for a purchase agreement in Austria are usually a percentage of the property price. The notary drafts the real estate purchase contract, manages the land register entry, and ensures all purchase documents meet legal standards. Fees may also cover secure escrow account services and the anti-money laundering check.