Since July 2023, the ordering principle has applied in Austria: whoever commissions the estate agent first also pays the commission. This will bring noticeable financial relief for tenants in particular - provided they do not contact the estate agent themselves. Landlords, on the other hand, will have to bear the estate agent's costs in future and should protect themselves legally. In this article, you will learn 5 important facts on how to act safely, efficiently and cost-consciously as a tenant or landlord in 2026.