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- Austria
Mandatory for:
Owners/landlords/sellers in in-scope sale and rental contexts.
Exceptions:
Specific exemptions can exist under EPBD implementations (building types/temporary uses), but are narrow and fact-specific.
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What’s Required
Austria requires an Energy Performance Certificate (Energieausweis) in sale/rental contexts as part of its EPBD implementation:
EPC must be provided at the point of sale or rent for buildings/building units, applicable to residential and non-residential, with defined indicators (including CO₂).
EPC has defined validity (commonly 10 years in Austria’s EPBD implementation reporting).
EPC format and metrics are standardised and used to communicate efficiency class and key performance indicators.
Important Deadlines
Triggered by transaction events: sale/rent/lease marketing and contract workflows require EPC availability.
EPC validity period: typically 10 years.
Current Status
The EPC regime is established and routinely enforced through real estate and building compliance channels.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Austria’s EPBD implementation reporting references penalties up to €1,450 if an EPC is not provided by the owner in sale/rent cases.
Examples of Known Violations
No EPC available during marketing or at contract conclusion.
EPC issued but outdated or not aligned with the required format/indicators.
Misuse of EPC information in listings (selective disclosure).
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