To sell a condo in Austria, you mainly need: a land register extract, an energy certificate, the unit value appraisal and condominium agreement, floor plans, the latest service charge statement, the reserve fund balance and the minutes of the owners' meetings. The more complete your file, the faster and safer the sale.
9documents on the checklist
€0land register extract for your own apartment via JustizOnline
10 yearsmaximum age of the energy certificate
At a glance
Land register extract
current – free for owners via JustizOnline since 10/1/2026
Energy certificate
no more than 10 years old
Unit value appraisal & condominium agreement
shares and extras like a storage unit or parking space
Plans
floor plan; permits for any alterations
Service charges
latest statement and current monthly charges
Reserve fund
current balance of the repair reserve
Owners' meetings
minutes, planned renovations
Property management
contact details, house rules
Mortgage
confirmation for releasing an outstanding mortgage
The checklist for condos
Land register extract – shows the owners, encumbrances and mortgages. Since October 1, 2026, owners can get it free of charge via JustizOnline.
Energy certificate – no more than ten years old; its key figures belong in the listing.
Unit value appraisal and condominium agreement – set out the shares and extras like a storage unit or parking space.
Plans – the floor plan; for any alterations, the required permits too.
Service charges – the latest annual statement and the current monthly charges.
Reserve fund – the current balance, confirmed by the property management company.
Minutes of the owners' meetings – show planned renovations and decisions.
Property management – contact details and house rules.
Mortgage – if a mortgage is still registered, you need the bank's confirmation that it will be released.
And for a house?
For a house, you'll usually also need the building permit, the submitted plans, the completion notice and information on zoning – which varies by town.
What does this mean for you as a seller?
Missing documents are one of the most common reasons sales get delayed or buyers back out. We put the file together with you and get whatever is missing.
Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need to sell my apartment in Austria?
A land register extract, energy certificate, unit value appraisal and condominium agreement, floor plans, the service charge statement, the reserve fund balance and the minutes of the owners' meetings – plus the bank's confirmation if a mortgage is still outstanding.
Where can I get a land register extract?
At the district court, from a notary or online. Since October 1, 2026, owners can get the extract for their own property free of charge via JustizOnline.
What is a unit value appraisal (Nutzwertgutachten)?
It sets out what share of the building belongs to your apartment – and therefore what share of the costs you pay.
This article is for general information only and does not replace legal or tax advice for your individual situation. Most of the sources are in German.
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