The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Buying in Vienna: the back story
Altbau flats with high ceilings, the Ringstrasse palaces, villas in Döbling and Hietzing, and the rules for foreign buyers.
6 of the best · Vienna, Austria
Property in Vienna: Agencies, Neighbourhoods and the Rules for Buyers
The city’s rules for foreign buyers, the Land Register and agencies with Vienna offices. We never publish prices.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Vienna.
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MA 35
City of Vienna: land acquisition by foreigners
The city’s page on approval for foreign buyers.
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Rathausstrasse
EHL Immobilien
A Vienna property firm, with its office on the Rathausstrasse.
Rathausstrasse 1, 1010 WienExplore View on map
The full list: Property, A–Z
Neighbourhood
Agencies & official bodies 5
Who to talk to, and what to check.
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MA 35
City of Vienna: land acquisition by foreigners
The city’s page on approval for foreign buyers.
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Rathausstrasse
EHL Immobilien
A Vienna property firm, with its office on the Rathausstrasse.
Rathausstrasse 1, 1010 WienExplore View on map
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International network
Engel & Völkers Austria
The international agency’s Austrian site, with its Vienna shops.
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Federal portal
Oesterreich.gv.at: buying property
The federal government’s guide to buying property as a foreign national.
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Zedlitzgasse
OTTO Immobilien
A Vienna property firm on the Zedlitzgasse.
Zedlitzgasse 1, 1010 WienExplore View on map
