Houses for rent in Vienna

Renting a house in Vienna - Guide to the contract

Are you overwhelmed by all the contractual jargon? We can help you navigate the real estate jungle and offer tips.

Are you looking for a house to rent in Vienna and don't know where to start? Trust in the expertise and experience of Marlies Muhr Immobilien and finally find your dream house to rent. For many consumers, it is desirable to rent a house in Vienna in the 1170, 1130 or 1190 Döbling districts. The advantages over an apartment are obvious. Unlike apartments, these properties offer consumers the benefit of a garden. The garden provides additional space for pets or children. In addition, there are usually more rooms and square metres available. However, the focus below will be on the written aspect. How can consumers obtain a good rental agreement in Vienna?

What about verbal contracts?

In Vienna and throughout Austria, verbal agreements are also valid for real estate, including houses. The problem here is simply verifiability. For example, if it was agreed for a 5-room house with 120 m² in Vienna that the rooms would be equipped with new heating systems in the near future, verbal proof is difficult to provide. However, it is not only renovations in one room that should be recorded in writing for a house to rent in Vienna. The tenancy agreement can also be concluded verbally. Disputes can also lead to problems with verifiability. If it is a house in Vienna, then a written contract should be concluded as a matter of urgency.

What about fixed-term rental contracts in Vienna?

The dream house has a garden, terrace, plenty of rooms and square metres, is located in the heart of Vienna, and the consumer would have nothing to worry about. But a garden, pool and other luxuries are not everything. How long can you rent this house in Vienna? That depends on the term of the contract. How can consumers find the ideal term for real estate? To do this, a distinction must be made between different types of contracts for real estate in Vienna. There are fixed-term and open-ended rental contracts. Open-ended rentals are very flexible. Fixed-term contracts in Vienna come with a few hurdles. According to the law, the consumer must live there for one year. After that, the three-month notice period applies. In Vienna, the tenant can demand that the landlord set a minimum term of three years for the rental.

Other issues in Vienna

Whether it's a detached house or a villa, the location or district in Vienna is crucial. For a detached house, which may be a terraced house, shopping facilities, public transport and schools nearby are important factors. The location is therefore very important for a detached house. A villa should be a little secluded, quiet and not easily visible. When renting in Vienna, the number of rooms does not play a major role at this point.

Diverse portfolio: From farmhouses to spacious condominiums in Vienna

Our trump card is our diverse portfolio, which caters to a wide variety of ideas and wishes. Only with a large number of properties is it possible for every customer to find a property that meets their expectations. In addition to a large number of properties, Marlies Muhr Immobilien draws on an excellent network of contacts and in-depth industry expertise to provide customers with the best possible service.