You Find the Property.
We Handle the Rest.
Free of charge · before you sign
Have your purchase offer checked for free
In most cases a purchase offer (Kaufanbot) is already legally binding. A single overlooked sentence can cost you the deposit or bind you to a property you never wanted. We check your purchase offer free of charge – before you sign. This way you can see how we work. Afterwards you decide freely – you are under no obligation to instruct us.
- SendYour purchase offer as a PDF or photo by e-mail or via the form.
- CheckWe review binding effect, deadlines, conditions and withdrawal rights – initial assessment usually within 48 hours (working days).
- DecideYou sign with confidence – or renegotiate.
No purchase offer yet? Request our sample purchase offer as PDF and Word file. Note: this is a template – without reviewing the specific case no liability can be accepted.
KaufSicher · Co-Pilot system
Purchase contract at a fixed price – from offer to land register
Buying property has many moving parts: contract, bank, escrow, tax office, land register. We take over the coordination – with one fixed contact person from the first question to the registration. Draft contract within 48 hours* · fixed price incl. notarial certification · all cash expenses included.
Your co-pilot for buying property
Mag. Nevena Shotekova-Zöchling
Attorney at law in Vienna · 16 years of legal practice· Real estate law & purchase contracts
You keep the controls and decide which property it will be. We sit next to you in the cockpit, know the route and the instruments – and when it gets turbulent, we take over.
KaufSicher Standard
Legally secure purchase at a fixed price – for buyers who want contract, escrow and land register in one hand.
| Purchase price up to € 600,000 | 1.2 % (min. € 2,900) |
| € 600,001 to € 1,500,000 | 1 % (min. € 7,200) |
| from € 1,500,000 | by agreement |
Fixed fee plus 20 % VAT.
14 included services
- Review of the purchase offer before signing
- Drafting of the purchase contract and escrow agreement – draft within 48 hours*
- Acting as escrow agent, also with the financing bank
- AML/KYC handling · secure settlement via escrow account
- Registration of the escrow with the Vienna Bar Association
- Coordination of the contract signing
- Notarial certification of signatures incl. notary fees
- Calculation and payment of real estate transfer tax
- Review of exemptions and calculation/payment of registration fees and ImmoESt
- Land register application and registration of ownership
- Registration of the bank mortgage
- Deletion of existing mortgages incl. deletion statements
- Coordination with seller and estate agent
- Support until registration in the land register
Bonus
- Bank charges for the escrow account included
- Court fees for the land register application included
Fixed price incl. 20 % VAT – this is your final amount, all cash expenses included. For special cases (e.g. developer contracts, several properties) you receive an equally binding fixed-price offer in advance.
KaufSicher All-In
Everything taken care of – from property review to moving in. For buyers who want their biggest investment accompanied personally, step by step.
plus 20 % VAT · for purchase prices up to € 2,000,000 · includes all Standard services, plus:
Only 3 All-In mandates per month.
Before the purchase · 9 services
- Initial meeting & overall strategy
- Property assessment
- Review of operating cost trends, pending proceedings, owners' meeting minutes, planned renovations and reserve fund
- Purchase price negotiation on request
- Drafting of the purchase offer incl. conditions (e.g. financing condition)
- Review of withdrawal rights
- Overview of all ancillary costs
- Risk, encumbrance, easement and rent review (free, appropriate or standard rent)
- Legal support for the financing strategy and coordination with the bank
During the purchase · 11 services
- Draft contract within 48 hours*
- Coordination of the draft with seller, estate agent and bank
- Additional agreements (inventory, usage rules optional)
- All communication with all parties
- Review of loan agreement and mortgage deed
- Legal support with anti-money-laundering / source-of-funds requests from the bank
- Application to the land transfer commission (if required)
- Review of the condominium agreement and use value report
- Insurance review
- Consideration of preferred signing dates
- On request registration of a prohibition of sale and encumbrance or a right of residence (e.g. for spouse, parents or children)
After the purchase · 6 services
- Handover checklist
- Coordination of date and conditions
- Handover protocol
- Support with problems during the handover
- Transfer of utilities to the buyer (electricity, water, gas)
- On request registration of main residence and notification of the property management
Premium bonus
- Bank charges for the escrow account included
- Court fees for the land register application included
- Correspondence with the property management for 12 months after completion
- Support with questions on moving, operating costs and house rules after completion
- Recommendation of reliable removal companies
- On request: termination of your current rental flat
- On request: advice on the sales strategy for your current flat
- Priority handling · personal support throughout the process
What does a bad purchase cost?
From our experience:
- Missing building permit: sometimes impossible to fix
- Badly worded contract: in some cases several thousand euros
- Upcoming renovations of the owners' association: hard to estimate
- Financing or source-of-funds requests from the bank: considerable delays
- Hidden encumbrances: long-term loss of value
KaufSicher All-In was designed to minimise exactly these risks.
Fixed price incl. 20 % VAT – this is your final amount, all cash expenses included. For special cases (e.g. developer contracts, several properties) you receive an equally binding fixed-price offer in advance.
* On working days, once all required documents are available.
Fixed price means fixed price
The figure in the calculator is the final amount.
Nothing is added.
When comparing quotes, often only the fee is stated. The ancillary costs only appear on the final invoice. With KaufSicher they are included in the fixed price from the start.
| Service | Often charged in addition | KaufSicher |
|---|---|---|
| Certification of signatures by the notary | approx. € 200 – 400 | ✓ included |
| Escrow handling – surcharge for financing | approx. 0.2 – 1 % of the purchase price | ✓ included |
| Account management and bank charges for the escrow account | approx. € 100 – 200 | ✓ included |
| Calculation and payment of real estate income tax (ImmoESt) | approx. € 600 – 800 | ✓ included |
| Calculation and payment of real estate transfer tax and registration fees | as incurred | ✓ included |
| Registration of the mortgage for the financing bank | approx. € 500 – 1,000 | ✓ included |
| Deletion of existing mortgages (release of encumbrances) | as incurred | ✓ included |
| Land register application – filing fee | approx. € 70 | ✓ included |
| Document archiving (Archivium) | approx. € 100 | ✓ included |
| Land register extracts, copies, postage and other cash expenses | ongoing | ✓ included |
| Ancillary costs that quickly add up | € 1,500 to over € 4,000 | € 0 |
Our tip for your comparison: Don’t just ask: “How much is your fee?” Ask: “What will I pay your firm in total in the end?”
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Optional · with every package
Additional services
What can make sense beyond the purchase – bookable individually. Prices incl. VAT.
Protection for the family · 7 services
Protection when buying · 2 services
After the purchase · 4 services
Packages · cheaper than individually
For both packages
Our guarantees
Fixed-price guarantee
Your fee is fixed in advance. Bank and court fees are included. No hourly billing, no additional claims, no surprises.
"Right property" guarantee
If you decide against a property after our review, we check up to two further properties at no extra cost. Our goal is not just any purchase contract, but the right property for you.
Co-pilot guarantee
Throughout the purchase process our team is at your side as your personal co-pilot. On request we also support you in negotiating the purchase price.
What clients say about their property purchase
“I previously had a purchase agreement prepared by another law firm and was very disappointed with the costs – numerous additional fees had not been communicated beforehand. With Mag. Shotekova, the experience was completely different. The all-inclusive package was clearly explained from the beginning, and there were no hidden or unexpected costs. The entire process was handled very professionally, efficiently and transparently.”
“I particularly liked the informative and transparent website, where you can find out about prices – and partly also the legal side – in advance, without having to get in touch first.”
“Everything went faster and more smoothly than expected! A big plus is that everything is included in the price (even the notarial certification).”
“The sale of my apartment was handled quickly and professionally. I was kept well informed at every step, everything came from a single source, and even the notary was right there on site.”
“The whole process went smoothly and very quickly. When brief complications arose at the end, she did everything in her power to make it a success.”
Briefly explained
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to have a lawyer in Vienna draft a purchase agreement?
With us, the purchase agreement costs 1.2 % of the purchase price, at least € 2,900, and 1 % (at least € 7,200) for purchase prices from € 600,000 – plus 20 % VAT in each case. Everything is included: notarial certification, escrow, land register application and the calculation and payment of all taxes and fees. No cash expenses are added.
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.
Will selling my property become more expensive from 2027?
Yes, if the property was acquired before 1 April 2002. From 1 January 2027, the real estate capital gains tax (ImmoESt) for such properties rises from 4.2 % to 6 % of the sale price, and for land rezoned after 1987 from 18 % to 21 %. What matters is the date of sale. Exemptions apply, among others, to main residences that meet the requirements of the main residence exemption. We check whether you are affected and handle the calculation and payment as part of drafting the contract.
How quickly will I receive the purchase agreement?
You receive the draft contract within 48 hours on working days once all required documents are available.
How long does the processing of a property purchase take?
You receive the draft contract within 48 hours on working days once all documents are available. Signing, escrow and the land register application follow. The time until registration in the land register depends on the land register court – in Vienna usually a few weeks.
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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