Vienna in the rental crisis: 40% of households pay too much for living!

Vienna in the rental crisis: 40% of households pay too much for living!

Wien, Österreich - In Vienna, concern for increasing housing costs is growing. Judith Pühringer, party leader of the Greens, said at a press conference that more and more people cannot find affordable apartments. The alarming numbers show that real estate prices have increased by a terrifying 216 percent , while net income only increased by 60 percent . With around 15 percent of households, more than 40 percent of the income for living, as well as both ots.at/presseaus-sung/ots_20250317_ots0052/grueneperepeperelli-tomaselli-mietpreisbremse-senkt--nicht-nicht-shause-bleibt-zuer"> ots.at

Despite the adaptations made by the federal government, Pühringer sees a clear need for action: The current rental price lid does not protect 18 percent of Viennese households from unchecked rent increases. This affects a share of about 20 percent of all apartments. Many are also affected by expensive position surcharges in old buildings. "Vienna was considered a stronghold of affordable living for decades. We just lost this certainty," she said.

demands of the Greens

The Greens require the maximum rental to all apartments that are older than 25 years . The basic rent is to be oriented on the current guideline interest, and excavations and discounts should be staggered according to thermal quality and quality. Improving renovated apartments could also give landlords the opportunity to demand higher rents. Particular attention is paid to the abolition of the controversial location surcharge. Pühringer criticized the fact that the SPÖ broke its election promise and not sufficient against the unregulated rents. At the same time, she warned of "back room deals" with the real estate industry that ignore the concerns of the tenants.