The process of buying a property in Austria is very straightforward. The notary, who is a semi-public official, will act on behalf of both the purchaser and the vendor, he will draw up the deed of sale and all the documents required to transfer the legal ownership. The notary has a duty to protect the interests of both parties. When buying a property, both the purchaser and the vendor are required to attend the notary’s office to sign the deed of sale in his presence. Alternatively both parties can sign a power of attorney authorising one of the secretaries working in the notary’s offi...

Most of our chalets and apartments are built to-order or already constructed but remain ‘unfitted’ so that you can personalise your property. You can choose from an extensive range of bathroom fittings, flooring, and wall tiles which are included in the price.   Once you have chosen your construction fittings it is time to choose your kitchen and also furnish your property. We work with top interior designers and bespoke fitting companies who can help you to complete your property. Additionally, many of the apartments and chalets we sell offer furniture-choices included in t...

If you are interested in purchasing with a mortgage it is possible to borrow up to 50%-60% of the purchase price from an Austrian Bank. Banks will not lend across boarders, so if you want to buy with a mortgage in Austria then you will need to take a loan through an Austrian bank. Variable interest rates are around 2.5%, and it is also possible to take fixed rate mortgages for up to 20 years. We can recommend banks in all of the ski resorts we sell in as we have contacts throughout Austria. Banks are happy to lend so long as you are buying a property and renting it for touristic use â€...

Organising your trip to view property in Austria is an exciting adventure. Research the market and seek advice on the perfect ski resort to suit your requirements. Feel free to discuss your wishes with one of our Alpine experts as we know all the ski resorts extremely well and are here to help. We have the largest portfolio of new build ski property in Austria and cover all the main resorts. Our advice is unbiased as we are independent agents and do not develop any of these properties ourselves. Once you have chosen your ideal ski resorts and would like to view some property or plots of ...

Record Breaking Season Nestled in the Gelmmtal valley, Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Fieberbrunn Ski Circus is one of Europe’s largest ski areas. This year the resort has had record-breaking 1,593.595 overnight stays recorded. Therefore, this leading ski resort has just had one of its best seasons of all time! By joining with Fieberbrunn in 2015, Saalbach-Hinterglemm promised visitors 270km of varied ski pistes. This year however, the early onset of winter pushed overnight stays into a new realm. Skiers were able to enjoy snow until 8th April! The Facts Saalbach-Hinterglemm’s 900 state of the ar...