Buy Property in Austria Through Co-ownership
Owning a chalet in the Austrian Alps usually means paying the full price of a ski property in Salzburger Land — often well over €1M for a true alpine retreat — or renting the same week every season with nothing to show for it afterward. Kocomo lists co-ownership chalets and apartments across Austria's top mountain destinations, with shares starting from €145,000 and a typical share priced around €229,000, mostly sold in 1/8 fractions. Every listing is fully managed and comes from vetted providers like MYNE and Nomadu, with transparent pricing and resale support built in. Here is what is for sale now, what it actually costs, and how co-ownership works in Austria.
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Buying in Austria as a foreigner depends heavily on your nationality and the province. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can purchase freely; non-EU buyers typically need provincial approval (Grundverkehrsgenehmigung). Tourist provinces like Tyrol and Salzburg — where most of Kocomo's Austrian listings sit — apply the strictest rules: since 2018, municipalities where second homes already exceed 16% of local housing face restrictions on new second-home development. Expect a real estate transfer tax of 3.5% plus a 1.1% registration fee on any purchase. Co-ownership structures are held through the provider's approved legal entity, which simplifies this for international buyers, though it's worth confirming with the provider directly. Our guide on Austria real estate and co-ownership covers the market in detail, our cost of living in Austria breakdown shows how co-ownership changes the math, and our vacation rentals vs. co-ownership comparison lays out the real financial case side by side.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kocomo?
Kocomo is a marketplace and educational hub for the co-ownership of vacation homes, bringing people closer to their dream of owning a second home.
Kocomo makes it easy to learn about the co-ownership model, compare the industry’s key providers, and find the vacation property that’s perfect for you.
Can foreigners buy property in Austria?
It depends on your nationality and the province. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can buy freely. Non-EU buyers typically need provincial approval, and this is strictest in tourist provinces like Tyrol and Salzburg, where most of Kocomo's Austrian listings are located — since 2018, municipalities where second homes already exceed 16% of local housing restrict new second-home development. Check with your provider about approval requirements before buying.
How much does it cost to co-own a vacation home in Austria?
Kocomo's Austrian listings currently start from €145,000 for a share, with a typical share priced around €229,000, mostly sold in 1/8 fractions.
What taxes will I pay when buying in Austria?
Austria charges a real estate transfer tax of 3.5% of the purchase price, plus a 1.1% land registry fee, both applying regardless of nationality — split proportionally with your co-owners.
Is co-ownership the same as a timeshare?
No. Co-ownership gives you a deeded percentage of real equity in the property — you can sell it, will it, or watch it appreciate. A timeshare only grants a right to use a unit for a fixed week, with no ownership stake. See our Timeshare vs Co-ownership Guide.
How many weeks per year can I use my share?
A typical 1/8 share allocates around 6 weeks (44 nights) per year, split across seasons so you get a mix of ski season and summer access.
Can I earn rental income from my Austrian share when I'm not using it?
Many providers offer rental management for unused weeks. Austria's tourist regions perform strongly here — Salzburg short-term rentals average around €43,000 in annual revenue with roughly 76% occupancy, ranking in the top 9% for short-term rental yield in Western Europe.