Nach langem Warten liegt er nun endlich vor, der Begutachtungsentwurf für die Novelle des Wohnungseigentumsgesetzes (WEG-Novelle 2022).

The abolition of contract fees for residential leases was enacted a few days before the parliamentary elections.

Die Baubranche kämpft derzeit mit erheblichen Preissteigerungen und Lieferengpässen bei zahlreichen Baumaterialien und Rohstoffen.

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Recast (the "EPBD") aims to fully decarbonise EU buildings by 2050. Retrofitting and renovating energy inefficient buildings is critical to meet European climate goals.

Stamp duties on certain legal transactions were introduced nearly 300 years ago to enable the illiterate to enter into legal agreements.

This message to all businesses affected by the imposed closures and curfews is a ray of hope in a dark time of crisis.

DIE PRESSE-Gastbeitrag zur Geschäftsraummiete: Die gesetzlich vorgesehene Mietzinsreduktion wegen Unbrauchbarkeit hat ihre Tücken.

Pünktlich zum vierten österreichweiten Lockdown hat der OGH seine erste Entscheidung zur Frage veröffentlicht, ob während des uneingeschränkten behördlichen Betretungsverbots für Kunden (April 2020)...

The European investment market once again had a very strong year. At EUR 234 bn, total investment volume was only 3% below the record level seen in 2015. This figure also represents an increase...

On 20 July 2017, a burglar sneaked into a family's flat in Hungary, grabbed whatever valuables he could find, and disappeared without a trace.

Construction projects involve many independent players at different stages: architects, planners, builders and consulting companies.

Since the digital age began, models for computing the rent for retail spaces have remained basically unchanged: lease agreements provide for a base rent while high-traffic locations...

Am Freitag, 22. September 2023, bezog die Anti-Korruptionsexpertin Bettina Knötzl, Präsidentin von Transparency International Austrian Chapter zum Thema Umwidmungen von Grundstücken Stellung.

On 22 August 2018 a new Act on facilitating the preparation and implementation of residential and accompanying investments came into force.

Austria ranks among Europe's leading tourism destinations, with around 150 million overnight stays per year and a tourism sector contributing roughly 8% to GDP.

The need for a sustainable economy and efforts to combat climate change are rapidly changing traditional markets, including the real estate industry.

Die Stadt Wien hat die Lagezuschlagskarte überarbeitet, was Auswirkungen auf die Mietpreise in Teilen Wiens hat

In recent years, the Supreme Court has already passed numerous decisions with far‑reaching consequences for the real estate industry. However, several decisions from 2023 are stirring notable turmoil...

Unfortunately, the Austrian Supreme Court ("OGH") doesn't think so.

Transparenz und Kontrolle wirken präventiv, betonte Bettina Knötzl in ihrer Funktion als Präsidentin des Beirats von Transparency International Österreich diese Woche im Interview mit noe.ORF.at.