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For over 21 years we have successfully guided owners, buyers and investors in the Austrian property market. We're happy to share this knowledge with you: clear, independent and straight from practice. No marketing slogans, no impenetrable jargon — just honest information that helps you make better decisions.

PressMay 31, 2026

SLOGAN "SELL AND RUN" CAUSED ENORMOUS ATTENTION: Zoran Kalabić from 4M Immobilien Explained What It's All About!

How long this expert has been warning about the state of the real estate market is also shown by his interview from November 2024: IMMO KUTAK: Zoran Kalabić – "Now is…

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PressJanuary 20, 2026

Zoran Kalabić Achieved the Austrian and American Dream

At the end of last week, in the festive atmosphere of the recently reopened restaurant "Belgrad", the traditional Christmas party of the renowned Vienna…

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NewsJuly 14, 2025

4M Real Estate: A Broker With More

At the end of last week, in the festive atmosphere of the recently reopened restaurant "Belgrad", the traditional Christmas celebration of the renowned Viennese…

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MarketJune 7, 2025

Real Estate Crisis 2025 in Austria: A Look at Current Developments

At the end of last week, the traditional Christmas party of the renowned Viennese… took place in the festive atmosphere of the recently reopened restaurant "Belgrad"

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SellingMay 31, 2025

Owner-Occupied Apartments In Vienna 2025: Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Sell

At the end of last week, the traditional Christmas party of the renowned Viennese… took place in the festive atmosphere of the recently reopened restaurant "Belgrad"

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SellingMay 26, 2025

Real Estate Market 2025: Buy Now or Wait a Little Longer?

At the end of last week, the traditional Christmas celebration of the renowned Viennese… took place in the festive atmosphere of the recently reopened restaurant "Belgrad"

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PressFebruary 7, 2025

Zoran Kalabić Gathered the Jet Set at the St. Sava's Ball at the Hofburg

At the end of last week, in the festive atmosphere of the recently reopened restaurant "Belgrad", the traditional Christmas celebration of the renowned Viennese…

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PressJanuary 23, 2025

Interview With Dr. Elisabeth Bräuer On The Topic Of Sustainability And Energy Efficiency In The Vienna Real Estate Market

At the end of last week, in the festive atmosphere of the recently reopened restaurant "Belgrad", the traditional Christmas party of the renowned Viennese…

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SellingDecember 27, 2024

The Collapse of the Vienna Real Estate Market. Is It Time to Sell Apartments and Houses?

At the end of last week, the traditional Christmas party of the renowned Viennese… took place in the festive atmosphere of the recently reopened restaurant "Belgrad"

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NewsDecember 16, 2024

AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING: Great Atmosphere at the Christmas Party of 4M Immobilien

At the end of last week, the traditional Christmas party of the renowned Viennese…

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NewsNovember 20, 2024

Building a House: 5 Important Tips for Planning and Financing

Building a house made easy: Here are 5 important tips for successful planning and financing. Get informed now and…

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PressNovember 1, 2024

IMMO KUTAK: Zoran Kalabić – "Now Is the Right Time to Sell Real Estate, Because You Can Still Make a Profit!"

Crash on the Vienna real estate market – is it time to sell apartments and houses?! In a conversation with expert Mr. Dipl.Oec. Zoran Kalabić, MBA from 4M Immobilien, an agency that has already…

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NewsAugust 13, 2024

Can You Get By Without a Real Estate Agent?

I hear this question all the time. The answer is of course yes! Saving money on the agent's commission is just as natural as saving money on other things. I know people,…

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MarketAugust 13, 2024

Vienna Real Estate Market in Focus: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

Vienna, the capital of Austria, is known for its high quality of life, cultural diversity and historic charm. The real estate market in Vienna is dynamic and diverse,…

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NewsAugust 13, 2024

Expensive Favoriten and Cheap Döbling. The Shocking Truth About Viennese Real Estate

Most of us live with stereotypes, and one of them is the attractiveness of a particular district as a place to live. Vienna is no exception. I have heard hundreds of times…

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NewsAugust 9, 2024

Not the Oldest Profession: The World History of Real Estate Brokerage

Had Adam and Eve encountered a real estate agent, they might have found better accommodation after their expulsion from Paradise. But in the distant ancient world…

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NewsAugust 9, 2024

New Regulations for Short-Term Rentals / Airbnb in Vienna: Procedures and Consequences

As of 1 July 2024, new statutory regulations apply in Vienna for providers of short-term rentals. Professional letting now requires an exceptional permit from the Building Authority (MA 37), limited to a maximum of 5 years…

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NewsAugust 5, 2024

What to Look Out for When Buying a Property: A Comprehensive Guide

Buying a property is a significant decision that requires careful planning and consideration. Here are some important aspects to keep in mind when purchasing a property…

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NewsMay 23, 2023

Get Your Real Estate Financed!

Real estate prices in Vienna have risen sharply in recent years, making it difficult for many people to buy a property. A real estate financing can…

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MarketApril 25, 2023

Real Estate Market 2023: Slowdown and Uncertainty Despite High Demand

In 2023, the real estate price index of the Professional Association of Real Estate and Asset Trustees of the WKÖ shows a noticeable weakening of the ongoing price increases in the…

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SellingApril 25, 2023

From Viewing To Selling A Property - What Timeframe Is Realistic?

Anyone who wants to sell their property is often faced with the question of what timeframe from the first viewing to the final sale is realistic. The duration of the…

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NewsApril 25, 2023

Buying Real Estate In The Current Situation

In the current situation, buying a property can be a good investment, as interest rates for mortgage loans are still very attractive due to the low interest rate environment…

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NewsApril 24, 2023

HOW CAN YOU DEAL WITH INFLATION IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY?

Inflation is a term that frequently comes up in the world of finance and economics. Inflation is a rise in the general price level of goods and services. In…

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NewsMarch 30, 2023

Building on Someone Else's Land? What Do I Need to Watch Out For! Topic: Building Rights

A building right enables, as the name suggests, the right to construct a building on someone else's land at one's own expense. The property remains in the ownership of the grantor of the building right. The…

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NewsDecember 29, 2022

Austria: Stricter Regulations for Residential Loans Since August 2022

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has, in order to limit systemic risks in debt financing of residential real estate, the…

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BuyingDecember 28, 2022

KRONENZEITUNG ARTICLE: Dream Owner-Occupied Apartment – Plenty of Space for the Family

A true rarity on the market is this bright 3-room penthouse apartment in Alsergrund. On a living area of 104m² as well as 4 terraces with approx. 56m² of space, life is not only…

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NewsOctober 15, 2022

What Does a Real Estate Agent Actually Do?

What does a real estate agent actually do? She is an intermediary between the buyer and seller. She influences the sales process through her professional expertise and…

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NewsSeptember 2, 2022

The Main Reasons For Buying A Property.

The decision to buy a property or build a home is very individual and always depends on many factors - no matter how tempting the low interest rates may be. In any case, the…

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MarketSeptember 2, 2022

Radical Turnaround In The Real Estate Market?

The world has changed enormously in recent years. A global pandemic, with countless lockdowns. The war in Ukraine, which confronts us with the ultimate energy question…

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MarketAugust 8, 2022

Trend: When Buying an Apartment, the Direction Is "Smaller Is Better"

Already in 2019, the WKÖ, in cooperation with EXPLOREAL, presented a comprehensive study on the topic of "residential construction projects" in Vienna and Lower Austria. Influenced by the…

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NewsAugust 8, 2022

Tightening of Criteria for New Private Real Estate Loans

As of August 1, 2022, banks must implement significantly stricter requirements when issuing new private real estate loans…

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MarketAugust 8, 2022

First Clouds Are Gathering on the Real Estate Market

First there was a health crisis with Corona, then an energy crisis followed with the Ukraine war. All of this is having an impact on the real estate market: "The state of exception is the…

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NewsAugust 4, 2022

What Changes in the Condominium Ownership Act (WEG) in 2022?

On January 1, 2022, the amendment to the Condominium Ownership Act (WEG) comes into force. For approximately 700,000 owners, it brings a number of changes in three important areas…

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NewsAugust 1, 2022

The Most Important Reasons For Buying A Property.

We know bidding procedures from the past: When someone could not pay their debts, the bank, or some officials came and took the house, plot of land or…

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NewsJuly 28, 2022

What Is a Bidding Process? And How Can It Work Online?

We know bidding processes from the past: When someone could not pay their debts, the bank or some officials came and sold the house, property or…

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SellingJuly 26, 2022

How Do You Sell Real Estate?

Selling your home can be just as stressful as it is exciting, but the right agent with the right personal touch and the right amount of experience can make the search…

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NewsJuly 17, 2022

Do Ukrainian Refugees Receive Financing?

I am a real estate agent in Vienna and have recently been noticing more and more frequently that prospective buyers are not receiving financing, while at the same time many Ukrainian citizens are coming to…

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NewsJuly 12, 2022

Mini Apartments And Tiny Houses

Regardless of these facts, it is a promising idea to buy a mini apartment, even if it is in a run-down condition, since we can gain a lot on the purchase price…

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NewsOctober 1, 2021

The Most Common Mistakes When Purchasing a Property

Buying a property should be carefully considered. Find out which mistakes can easily occur when buying an apartment or house, and how you can avoid them with the professional support of a real estate agent…

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NewsAugust 31, 2021

What the Land Register Reveals

The owner of a property is whoever is listed in the land register – not, as is commonly and mistakenly assumed, the person who paid the purchase price…

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NewsAugust 10, 2021

How Can You Calculate the Room Areas of an Attic Apartment?

Rooftop flats are cool!! For those of you who want to live close to the clouds, attic apartments have been gaining more and more popularity…

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NewsJuly 26, 2021

Does Real Estate Make You Rich?!

The residential segment is likely to soon account for around 30 percent of European investment volume, writes Colliers International…

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NewsJuly 13, 2021

Is Austria In A Real Estate Bubble? Could This Bubble Burst In 2021?

Real estate investments are in very high demand both in times of economic uncertainty and during stable economic growth…

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NewsJune 28, 2021

Types Of Evaluations

Selling real estate is a complex process. Do not take any risks when selling and. Set a realistic, market-driven and promising offer price, with our help.…

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NewsJune 28, 2021

4 Price Strategies

Here you can find the four most popular pricing strategies for real estate sales: | Learn more from 4M-immobilien & Consulting…

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NewsJune 28, 2021

Selling Real Estate - 5 Steps To Success

Understanding your personal sales motive, developing your preferences for the course of the sales process and getting to know all facets of the property…

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NewsMay 4, 2021

VAT on Rental

Real estate investments are in very high demand both in economically uncertain times and during stable economic growth…

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MarketApril 27, 2021

What Is an Energy Certificate?

The energy certificate (also known as the 'certificate of overall energy efficiency') is comparable to a vehicle's 'type approval document'. Many relevant (energy) performance indicators of your property are…

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MarketApril 24, 2021

Development of the Real Estate Market During the Corona Era

Property prices throughout Austria have been strongly on the rise since the end of the financial crisis in 2009 – BUT since the beginning of the Corona crisis there has also been an extreme increase in demand for…

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BuyingApril 1, 2021

Buy or Rent, That Is the Question Here

Property prices in prime locations continue to rise, and so do rents. The comprehensive check: when does buying make sense and when is renting the better option…

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SellingMarch 31, 2021

Waiting Can Be Costly - Timing the Sale of a Property

Selling a property takes time. But how much time is appropriate? While some sellers work with a clear timeline because they need to sell the apartment…

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ValuationMarch 22, 2021

Why A Good Real Estate Agent Is Worth The Money

The real estate agent has the great advantage of being very familiar with the regional property market and all processes, and can advise you comprehensively…

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MarketMarch 8, 2021

Three Trends in the Viennese Real Estate Market

Tenants and landlords, prospective buyers and homeowners – they all ask the real estate agent the same question at some point: What is the current state of the real estate market? It depends…

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SellingFebruary 26, 2021

The Biggest Mistakes When Selling a Property!

Selling a property is often not as straightforward as one might initially imagine. It is a complex subject and mistakes can happen quickly, without these…

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SellingFebruary 22, 2021

The New Future of Real Estate Sales in Vienna

This year, 17,600 new apartments will be completed in Vienna. The year 2022 will see the new construction boom continue with over 18,000 new apartments…

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NewsFebruary 17, 2021

Broker allergy?

Buy an apartment? Buy a plot of land? Buy a house? Have a property valued? What do these 4 questions have in common…

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SellingNovember 23, 2020

Do You Want to Sell Your Property Seriously?

Do you want to sell your property seriously? We buy and sell real estate in Vienna and… with our international investors

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NewsSeptember 22, 2020

Does Corona Create New Realities?

Anyone wishing to buy or sell a property in these times should be prepared for unexpected hurdles, as the amounts involved are usually…

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SellingAugust 14, 2020

Property Sale – Success in 5 Steps

Understanding your personal motivation for selling, developing your preferences for the course of the sales process, and getting to know…

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ValuationAugust 14, 2020

Types of Appraisals

Selling a property is a complex process. Don't take any risks when selling and let us help you set a realistic, market-appropriate…

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ValuationAugust 14, 2020

4 Pricing Strategies

Here you will find the four most well-known pricing strategies for selling real estate: | Learn more from 4M-immobilien & Consulting…

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