Are you planning to let an apartment in 2025? If so, professional preparation is crucial in order to let with legal certainty, avoid tenant problems and generate stable income in the long term. In this article, we show you step by step what you need to look out for - including a checklist and expert tips.
1. rental market 2025: stable, but tense
The Austrian rental market will remain tight in 2025: In Vienna and Salzburg, rental apartments are in high demand. At the same time, high energy costs, limited new construction and stricter legal requirements are making it more difficult to rent easily.
Tip: Check whether your home is in need of renovation - an energy upgrade can pay off in the long term.
2. preparation of the rental: condition & documents
Before you look for a tenant, the following points should be clarified:
- Condition of the apartment: cleaned, minor defects repaired
- Energy certificate: mandatory for every rental
- As-built plans & usable space list
- House rules, overview of operating costs
- Define tenant target group (e.g. single, family, student)
Tip: Create an apartment folder with all documents for prospective tenants.
3. rental agreement & legal requirements
In Austria, different legal regulations apply depending on the property:
- Full scope of application of the MRG (old buildings, municipal and cooperative apartments)
- Partial application (loft conversions, extensions)
- Outside the MRG (new buildings from 2002, single-family house, etc.)
Important contents in the rental agreement:
- Fixed term (at least 3 years)
- Deposit (max. 6 gross monthly rents)
- Operating cost regulation
- Indexing (e.g. consumer price index)
- Regulations on repairs, pets, subletting
Tip: Always have the contract checked by a professional or use the latest templates.
4. tenant search: How to find suitable prospective tenants
A good advertisement contains:
- Quality photos in daylight
- Floor plan
- Indication of rent, BK, deposit, time limit
- Location description and infrastructure
Selection procedure:
- Credit check (payslip, identity card, registration form)
- Personal conversation
- References from previous landlord (optional)
Tip: Trust is good, but clear rules are better. An objective selection process prevents conflicts later on.
5. administration & ongoing support
Once the contract has been signed, the actual work begins:
- Rent estimates and control of payments
- Carry out index adjustments correctly
- Repair management & communication
- Settlement of operating costs
- Documentation of all agreements
Tip: If you have several units or little time, we recommend sub-management by professionals (see subadministration article).
Checklist: Successfully renting an apartment in 2025
- Check and optimize the condition of your home
- Obtain an energy certificate (mandatory!)
- Draw up a legally compliant rental agreement (observe MRG)
- Clearly regulate operating costs and index clause
- Deposit maximum 6 gross monthly rents
- Define target group & design ad professionally
- Carry out a credit check
- Document apartment handover with a protocol
- Regular monitoring of incoming payments & BK billing
- Process repairs and tenant concerns promptly
- Keep documentation of all agreements
- Optional: commission subadministration
Key Takeaways
- Rental apartments will be in high demand in 2025
- Observe legal requirements (MRG)
- Good preparation ensures legally compliant letting
- Credit check is a must
- Sub-administration saves time and nerves
Conclusion: Renting securely with a plan
Anyone renting out an apartment in 2025 should be well prepared and know the current legal framework. With a solid rental contract, clear agreements and professional management, your property will become a secure source of income.
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