Buying a house in Upper Austria

Find your house in Upper Austria

Buying a house in Upper Austria is the biggest purchase of a lifetime for many Upper Austrians. It is therefore particularly important to invest sufficient time in the search for a suitable house - and ideally to find a commission-free house in Upper Austria.

Popular regions for buying a house

Upper Austria is a diverse province with a wide variety of houses for sale on the real estate market. Houses in locations that are within easy reach of the state capital Linz are particularly popular. District capitals are also sought-after residential areas, with Wels being particularly noteworthy.

Population development in the province

The population forecast of the state of Upper Austria shows that a further influx is expected in the coming years. It is striking that the cities of Linz and Wels are expected to grow strongly over the next few years (over 10 percent each by 2045), while the number of residents in Steyr is even expected to fall slightly.

Urban centers particularly popular

In Upper Austria, it is clear that larger metropolitan areas are generating strong demand on the real estate market. Those who prefer a quieter location can head for the Mühlviertel region, for example. The further north you go, the more remote and cheaper the properties are. There are large farms to be discovered here, which are particularly interesting for DIY enthusiasts, as they are often sold in need of renovation.

Properties along the Danube are also charming, especially if they also offer a good view. There are typical new housing estates in many municipalities in Upper Austria. These were mostly built in the last 20 to 30 years on the outskirts of existing villages and have gradually grown. Classic detached houses can be found there, always with their own garden.

How much does a house in Upper Austria cost?

If you want to buy a house in Upper Austria, you will have to dig deep into your pockets in Linz and Wels. On average, purchase prices are in the region of 4,000 euros if the property is used but ready to move into.

It is even more expensive in the district of Gmunden. Buying a house in the famous lake district is unaffordable for many locals. Even the statistical average price around Gmunden is around 5,000 euros per square meter. Much higher purchase prices are demanded directly on the lake - or with a view of a lake - which raises the average price. In top locations, house prices are well over 10,000 euros per square meter.

However, it is also possible to buy an affordable house in Upper Austria. You may not have a view of the lake, but you can save money. Inexpensive districts are, for example

• Freistadt
• Rohrbach
• Steyr Land
• Braunau am Inn

In these districts, the average purchase price for houses is around EUR 2,500. However, the infrastructure is also significantly worse than directly in Linz, for example.

The advantages of buying a house

For many people, the strongest argument for moving to Upper Austria is the quality of life. Linz has a lot to offer, from cultural events to the university. The lake district is popular with tourists from all over the world and while you can go cross-country skiing in the Mühlviertel, there are also wonderful ski resorts further south. At the same time, purchase prices are even more affordable compared to the neighboring province of Salzburg.

Buying a house in need of renovation in Upper Austria

With a little skill, you can realize your dream home at a particularly low price. In Upper Austria, it is especially old farmhouses, often spacious courtyards with outbuildings, that are sold at low prices. Renovating these properties can be cost-intensive. On the other hand, those who can do the work themselves or renovate the house bit by bit will probably be pleased with the lower purchase prices of these properties in need of renovation.

You won't find such bargains in prime locations, but they usually come with large plots of land. This is why these farms are often suitable for keeping animals.

Buy a commission-free house in Upper Austria

It is certainly possible to find a commission-free house in Upper Austria. Although many properties are offered by estate agents, there are also numerous houses that are sold privately. This saves 3.6 percent commission, which is calculated gross of the purchase price of the property. Instead of paying the estate agent, you can invest this sum in furnishing the house. This is why commission-free houses in Upper Austria are particularly sought-after properties. You will only find commission-free offers on our portal. Find your commission-free house in Upper Austria now!