Land registry entry costs: who pays and how much?
Registering the property in the land registry is the legal step that makes you the official owner. In Austria, the fee is typically 1.1% of the purchase price, but it can be reduced in certain primary-residence cases. This guide explains who pays, how the fee is calculated, and which deadlines matter. You will see examples, learn about possible exemptions, and get tips for budgeting the fee as part of your financing plan.
Ahmet Parlak
Mortgage & Property Finance Expert, Vienna
Kurzantwort: Grundbuch-Eintragungsgebühr Österreich
- Standardgebühr: 1,1% des Kaufpreises (Eigentumsrecht).
- Zahlung ist Voraussetzung für den rechtlichen Eigentumsübergang.
- Hauptwohnsitz-Begünstigung kann die Gebühr unter bestimmten Bedingungen reduzieren.
- Banken erwarten die Grundbuchgebühr meist aus Eigenmitteln – keine Mitfinanzierung.
Last updated: 2026-02-01
TL;DR
- Standard fee: 1.1% of purchase price.
- Payment is required for ownership transfer.
- Primary-residence relief may apply.
- Typically paid from equity.
How much is it?
The fee is generally 1.1% of the purchase price.
Relief options
Primary-residence relief can reduce the fee if conditions are met.
Example
| Price | 1.1% fee |
|---|---|
| €300,000 | €3,300 |
| €450,000 | €4,950 |
| €600,000 | €6,600 |
Tips
- Check eligibility early and keep liquidity for the fee.
FAQ
Standard fee is 1.1%.
Usually the buyer.
Banks often expect equity.
Primary-residence relief can apply.
Before registry entry.
Ownership transfer cannot proceed.
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