What's new since July 2026?
With the amendment to Austria's Energy Performance Certificate Act (Federal Law Gazette I No. 38/2026), the rules for listings have changed: since July 1, 2026, every sale listing must include the heating demand, the final energy demand and the overall energy efficiency class. The obligation applies to sellers and their agents alike.
What applies when you sell?
- Show it: in good time, before the buyer makes a binding offer.
- Hand it over: the certificate or a complete copy within 14 days of signing the contract.
- Age: no more than ten years old.
- Apartments: the certificate for a comparable apartment in the same building, or for the whole building, is also enough.
What happens without an energy certificate?
If no certificate is shown, an energy efficiency typical for the building's age and type is deemed agreed. If it isn't handed over after the sale, the buyer can have one made and claim back the reasonable costs. On top of that, there are fines of up to €1,450 – for missing details in a listing as well as for a missing certificate.
What does this mean for you as a seller?
Take care of the energy certificate before marketing starts – otherwise, the listing technically isn't allowed to go online. If you don't have one, or yours is older than ten years, we'll organize it for you.
