You Find the Property.
We Handle the Rest.
The Biggest Investment of Your Life Deserves More Than a Standard Contract.
From the initial Offer to Purchase to registration in the Land Registry, we guide you through the entire property acquisition process. We handle contracts, escrow services, banks, authorities and land registry matters.
You focus on your new home.
Have Your Purchase Offer Reviewed by a Lawyer, Free of Charge!
A purchase offer is not a non-binding wish list. In most cases, it is already a legally binding contract. A single overlooked sentence can cost you your deposit or bind you to a property you never truly wanted.
We review your purchase offer free of charge before you sign.
Don’t have a purchase offer yet?
You can contact us by email or phone at any time, or simply download the free sample document from our website. Legal notice: this is a sample only. Without reviewing the specific individual case, we cannot assume any liability.
We want to show you how reliable our work is.
How It Works
The PurchaseSafe Co-Pilot System
You Make the Decisions. We Navigate the Process.
Buying property involves many moving parts: contracts, banks, escrow services, tax authorities, and the land registry. Our Co-Pilot System takes care of the coordination for you, providing a clear strategy, handling all legal and administrative steps under one roof, and giving you a dedicated point of contact from your first question through to the final registration.
Choose the level of support that best fits your property purchase from our two service packages:
Choose Your Level of Support
PurchaseSafe Standard
For buyers who want to complete their real estate purchase securely, professionally, and at a transparent fixed fee.
Services at a Glance
Everything You Need for a Secure Property Purchase
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- Review of the purchase offer before signing
- Drafting of the purchase agreement and escrow agreement
- Escrow services, including coordination with the financing bank
- AML/KYC compliance procedures
- Secure transaction handling through a lawyer's escrow account
- Registration of the escrow arrangement with the Vienna Bar Association
- Coordination of contract execution and signing
- Notarial certification of signatures, including notary fees
- Calculation and payment of real estate transfer tax
- Review of available tax exemptions
- Calculation and payment of land registration fees and real estate capital gains tax (if applicable)
- Preparation and filing of the land register application
- Registration of ownership rights in the land register
- Registration of the bank mortgage
- Removal of existing liens and coordination of all required release documents
- Coordination with the seller and real estate agent
- Legal support until final registration of ownership in the land register
Bonus
- Escrow account bank charges included
- Court fees for the land register application included
Fixed Fees (plus VAT):
Fixed fee for purchase prices up to €1,500,000. Bank and court fees included. No hourly billing. Non-binding calculation. The actual legal fee depends on the specific individual case.
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PurchaseSafe All-In ⭐
From the first property review to moving in. We take care of everything. For buyers who want personal legal guidance throughout every stage of their most important investment. Limited to only 3 clients per month.
Includes all services from PurchaseSecure Standard, plus three additional phases:
Before the Purchase
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- Initial consultation and purchase strategy
- Property assessment and legal review
- Review of operating cost trends
- Review of pending legal proceedings
- Review of owners' meeting minutes
- Review of planned renovations and reserve funds
- Purchase price negotiation (upon request)
- Drafting of the purchase offer, including protective clauses (e.g. financing contingency)
- Review of withdrawal and cancellation rights
- Complete overview of all acquisition costs
- Review of risks, encumbrances, easements, and tenancy matters
- Analysis of rental regulations (free-market rent, adequate rent, or regulated reference rent)
- Legal support regarding financing strategy
- Coordination with your financing bank
During the Purchase
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- Coordination of the purchase agreement with the seller, real estate agent, and financing bank
- Drafting and review of additional agreements (inventory lists, usage arrangements, etc.)
- Management of communication with all parties involved
- Review of the loan agreement and mortgage documentation
- Legal support regarding anti-money laundering and source-of-funds inquiries by the bank
- Applications before the Land Transfer Commission (if required)
- Review of condominium ownership agreements and valuation reports
- Insurance review
- Coordination of preferred signing dates
- Registration of protective rights upon request, including:
- Prohibition of encumbrance or sale
- Residential rights
- Family protection arrangements for spouses, parents, or children
After the Purchase
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- Property handover checklist
- Coordination of the handover date and conditions
- Preparation of the handover protocol
- Support in resolving issues arising during handover
- Assistance with transferring utility contracts (electricity, water, gas)
- Registration of your primary residence (upon request)
- Notification of the property management company
Premium-Bonus
- Escrow account bank charges included
- Court fees for the land register application included
- Correspondence with the property management company for 12 months after completion
- Ongoing support with questions regarding moving, utilities, and building regulations
- Recommendations for reliable moving companies
- Cancellation of your current rental agreement (upon request)
- Advice on the sale strategy for your current property (upon request)
- Priority handling and personal support throughout the entire process
Fixed All-In Fee:
2.5% of the purchase price plus VAT
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Valid for purchase prices up to €2,000,000. Intentionally limited to 3 clients per month. Non-binding calculation. The actual legal fee depends on the specific individual case.
Our Guarantees
Fixed Fee Guarantee
Your legal fee is agreed in advance. Bank and court fees are included.
No hourly billing, no additional charges, no surprises.
Our PurchaseSafe All-In Guarantee
If you decide against a property after our review, we will review up to two additional properties at no extra cost.
Our goal is not just any Purchase Agreement. Our goal is the right property for you.
Co-Pilot Guarantee
Throughout the entire acquisition process, our team acts as your personal co-pilot. If desired, we can also assist with purchase price negotiations.
PurchaseSafe All-In is designed for buyers who want professional guidance every step of the way during the largest investment of their lives.
Limited Availability
To ensure that every client receives the attention and support they deserve, we intentionally limit our PurchaseSafe All-In mandates to only 3 clients per month.
This allows us to provide the level of service and responsiveness that such a significant investment deserves.
What Can the Wrong Property Cost You?
Based on our experience:
- Missing or insufficient building permits: sometimes impossible to rectify
- Poorly drafted purchase agreements: in some cases resulting in losses of many thousands of euros
- Upcoming renovations within the owners' association: often difficult to estimate financially
- Financing issues or source-of-funds inquiries by the bank: potentially causing significant delays
- Hidden encumbrances and restrictions: resulting in long-term loss of value
PurchaseSafe All-In was developed specifically to minimise these risks.
Frequently Asked Questions – clearly explained:
How much does it cost to have a lawyer in Vienna draft a purchase agreement?
With us, you get the full service from one source, including notary certification fees: we offer affordable and transparent flat rates and fast processing – no surprises.
Does a purchase agreement in Austria have to be drawn up by a notary?
No. In Austria, the purchase agreement can also be drafted by a lawyer – including escrow, contract, and land register application. Only the signature must be notarized. The notary fees are included in our flat rate.
What is included in your flat rate?
Our fee covers the entire processing of your property purchase: drafting or reviewing the purchase agreement, notarization, handling of escrow through the electronic escrow register of the Vienna Bar Association, coordination with banks and the land register, calculation of real estate transfer tax, registration fee, and real estate capital gains tax, as well as payment to the tax office – plus, of course, personal legal advice without hidden costs.
When am I exempt from real estate capital gains tax (ImmoESt)?
If you have used your property as your main residence for at least 2 years continuously, or for at least 5 years within the last 10 years, and are now giving it up, you may be fully exempt from ImmoESt and the tax on the sales profit. We will check whether the legal requirements are met – so you don’t pay more than necessary. Filing with the tax office and payment of the ImmoESt, if applicable, will also be handled by us.
Is there an exemption from the registration fee for entering the property into the land register?
Yes. If you purchase a property after 31.03.2024 for consideration and use it as your main residence, the registration fee (1.1%) is waived up to a tax base of €500,000. The application must be submitted to the land register court by 30.06.2026. We will check these requirements for you and advise you on which documents are required.
Is there an exemption from the registration fee for mortgages?
Yes. If the mortgage is taken out to finance the acquisition of a property used as your main residence, the registration fee (1.2%) for the mortgage up to €500,000 tax base is also waived until 30.06.2026. We will be happy to advise you.
How long does the processing of a property purchase take?
The entire process – including escrow and registration in the land register – will be carried out quickly and on time. The exact duration also depends on the land register court.
What is the difference between an offer to purchase and a purchase agreement?
An offer to purchase is often already legally binding – even if it doesn’t look like a “contract.” A purchase agreement, on the other hand, is the formally drafted agreement including land register clauses and escrow provisions. Both should be legally reviewed.
Is an offer to purchase binding?
Yes! In many cases, it is a legally binding agreement. Always have it reviewed in advance.
What is a declaration of submission (Aufsandungserklärung)?
Without it, no land register entry! We ensure that it is correctly drafted and duly signed.
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