The first half of 2024 was, in fact, a seamless continuation of the second half of 2023. Interest rate cuts by the ECB in autumn 2024 fuelled this trend and led to a strong increase in demand and sales. The improvement in the general operating environment has again created significantly more attractive opportunities on the investment property market. Sustainable building concepts and rising rents make investment apartments in growth regions a stable investment with a long-term potential for higher yields. Investment apartments: Stability in spite of the market
Generally speaking, investment properties in Austria remain an exciting investment alternative and offer a range of opportu- nities. Growing urbanisation has led to a steady high demand for housing, above all in population centres like Vienna, Graz, Linz and Innsbruck. At the same time, the shortage of rental apartments has become more and more visible – a development that is underscored by the upward nationwide trend in rents. An increase of 5 % on average is projected for 2025 and is a factor that makes investment apartments reliable yield generators.
option to deduct input VAT. Additionally, a growing number of buyers are rejecting the VAT option and can therefore implement a more flexible investment strategy. Interest rates are currently driving demand, not only due to the decline in financing costs but also to the interesting opportu-
More and more projects are relying on sustainable technologies with renewable energy systems, self-sufficiency and thermal refurbishment. In addition to the ecological benefits, these measures also make properties more attractive and create long-term value stability.
nities offered by the market. Excellent new construction projects can be found, above all, in rapidly expanding and popular cities like Vienna and Graz as well as growth regions like the Vienna suburbs. A decisive success factor for investment apartments is a future-oriented design.
In uncertain times, investors are looking for stable invest- ments with lasting value. But what makes properties an ideal investment? EHL wants to point out the most important success factors.
There has been a sharp drop in the percent- age of apartment investors who utilise the
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