Expensive illusion: Big budget measures cost the state millions!

Expensive illusion: Big budget measures cost the state millions!

Vienna, Österreich - On June 13, 2025, the planned budget measures of the government are criticized. In particular, the Federal Immobilien Society (BIG) could face financial challenges due to the current suspension of rent indexing. According to a report by vienna.at , the intended savings of 47 million euros per year could possibly be connected to the ministries at higher costs. The effects of these measures on the financial record of the BIG and the state income are significant.

The suspension of indexing is assessed as problematic because it would affect the operating result of the BIG and thus also reduce the distribution to the federal government. Over a period of four years, it is estimated that the federal government could escape around 260 million euros. The measure would therefore cost 70 million euros more than it would save, which heats up further discussions about the sustainability of the current budget planning.

Financial consequences of rent indexing

The Big, which manages around 2,000 properties, including federal administration buildings, schools and universities as well as living and commercial properties, is faced with the value correction of your portfolio. This could lead to poorer creditworthiness and less favorable financing conditions. The ministry also considers to release a special dividend to the federal government, which, however, would only have a unique effect. Long -term consequences from the removal of rent indexing, on the other hand, cannot be ruled out.

The situation becomes more complicated by the planned changes in tenancy law. According to information from goals to compensate between tenant protection and Investigation incentives for landlords. An essential part is the planned extension of the rental price brake by four years in tense housing markets.

In addition, reforms are planned for the modernization of the modernization and the regulation of index rents. These are intended to ensure that rent increases are lawful. For example, tenants have the option of checking the legality of such increases, which is an important protective measure. The regulations state that an index rental can usually only be increased every 12 months, and only the consumer price index for the calculations should be used, as immo.info notes.

Another aspect are the extended requirements for regulating short -term rentals and furnished apartments to help prevent abuse. The introduction of a fine for violations of the rental price brake is also part of the new legal measures.

Overall, it is indicated that the coming months will be decisive for tenants and landlords. The reforms could have both positive and negative effects on the housing market and the overall financial situation. Careful handling of the planned measures will be necessary to protect the balance between financial stability and the need for urgently needed living space.