Real estate in Styria

Find your property in Styria

Properties in Styria couldn't be more diverse - everything from alpine huts to city center penthouses can be found here. The region, often referred to as the "green heart of Austria", is a charming province with many different attractions.

Why the province is so popular

Due to the relatively large area of Styria, the province is divided into seven different regions:

• Styrian Central Region (Graz City, Graz-Umgebung and Voitsberg)
• Liezen
• Upper Styria East (including the cities of Leoben and Mürzzuschlag)
• Upper Styria West (including the town of Murau)
• Eastern Styria
• Southeast Styria
• Southwest Styria

These individual regions can be subdivided into further political districts. In terms of landscape, Styria is characterized by different topographies. While some districts are absolutely alpine, there are hilly areas in southern and eastern Styria and a much flatter area in the Graz basin.

Some areas are known for their industry, such as the Mur and Mürztal valleys. The region is also known as the "Tuscany of Austria", where viticulture and tourism in particular are important economic sectors.

The provincial capital of Graz is also very popular and, as one of the largest cities in Austria, has a wide range of cultural attractions. Graz is the destination of many tourists and students are also drawn to the capital.

State capital Graz

The special flair in Graz is created because the Alpine and Mediterranean worlds meet here. Some places in the city center are reminiscent of nearby Slovenia and Italy. The clock tower, the city's landmark, is located on a hill that is easily accessible from the city center. Students like to live in inner-city shared flats and although Graz is a large provincial capital, almost all routes can be covered on foot or by bike. All in all , Graz offers top quality of life.

Graz has grown significantly thanks to the extensive construction activity of recent years. New construction projects are also popular with older people, as many pensioners are selling large farmhouses and prefer to move into barrier-free apartments. This trend is likely to continue over the next few years in line with demographic change.

Real estate in Styria

The diversity of Styria is also reflected in the state's real estate market. There are extremely diverse properties on the market here.

Rural real estate

In rural regions, the most popular form of housing is the classic detached house. In Styria, there are many modern detached houses built in new housing estates. Away from these, farmhouses and winegrowers' houses are very popular. These often very old buildings are often lovingly renovated. Some are built in wood, others have thick stone walls from times gone by. These properties are particularly popular if they also offer a beautiful view of the surrounding vineyards. These properties in Styria are often used as second or vacation homes. In higher areas, there are alpine huts and mountain farms, although these change hands comparatively rarely.

Urban real estate

In all district capitals, there are both multi-storey residential buildings and detached houses. Many old buildings have been preserved in the city center of Graz. The social mix is good overall, as apartments are available in all sizes and price ranges. In Graz in particular, there are also student residences and large apartments in old buildings that can be used for shared flats.

Anyone who can call a detached house their own in a larger city can be particularly pleased, as this combination is not a matter of course in this province. If such a property comes onto the market, quick action is required - especially in prime locations, detached houses in Styria are often sold quickly.

Real estate prices in Styria

As different as the properties are, so are the prices. Generally speaking, the better the infrastructure, the higher the property prices. In addition, collector's prices are paid for individual properties. This applies, for example, to city center apartments in prime locations in Graz and villas with views over the vineyards of southern Styria.

Rents in Styria

Rents in the city center of Graz are in the price segment of around 15 euros per square meter per month. On the outskirts of the city and in less popular districts, there are also apartments for around 10 euros per square meter. If a property is rented in a rural area, prices usually range between 8 and 15 euros per square meter per month. Here the costs depend very much on the location and the type of property.

Purchase prices in Styria

Buying a property in this part of Austria is quite affordable if there is a willingness to compromise on location. Rather favorable regions are

• Murtal
• Mürztal
• Leoben
• Deutschlandsberg

Here there are sales in the segment of approx. 2,000 euros per square meter. It should be noted that properties directly in the cities there are usually somewhat more expensive.

Properties in Graz-Stadt, Graz-Umgebung and the neighboring district of Weiz are considerably more expensive. Properties in the city of Graz regularly sell for between 4,000 and 5,000 euros per square meter.

The rural area represents the golden mean. Used detached houses are priced at an average of around 3,500 euros per square meter of living space. Overall, property prices are therefore around the Austrian average.

Finding real estate in Styria

Finding a property in Styria is the goal of many people. A first apartment in the provincial capital, a vacation apartment in the mountains or perhaps a classic detached house for a young family. Property prices are around the Austrian average. However, it is not always easy to find a suitable property. Marketing times are often short, especially in and around cities. Properties therefore change hands quickly. If you are looking for a property in Styria but want to save avoidable costs, you can look for commission-free properties. The estate agent's gross commission is 3.6 percent of the purchase price. This is usually several thousand euros that can be saved on a property that is sold commission-free. If you don't want to pay commission, it's best to search for your dream property on our website, because here you will only find properties that are offered commission-free.