Regulations under pressure: housing supply in Vienna at risk

Regulations under pressure: housing supply in Vienna at risk

The alarm bell is ringing in the Viennese real estate industry. The representatives of real estate and asset trusts warn of the consequences of an excessive regulatory framework that endangers the creation of sufficient living space in the federal capital. This became clear in the run-up to a press conference dealing with the dramatic developments in housing supply.

The First Austrian New Construction Report is at the center of the discussion and will serve as a basis for the concerns and demands of the industry. The report is described by those responsible as essential for understanding current trends and challenges in housing construction. The conference will take place on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Haus der Wiener Wirtschaft on Straße der Wiener Wirtschaft 1. Those interested also have the opportunity to take part in the event online via livestream.

The speakers and content

The speakers include some well-known experts who will present their perspectives and solutions to the tense situation:

• Michael Pisecky, der Obmann der Fachgruppe Wien, der die Anliegen der Branche vertritt.
• Alexander Bosak und Matthias Grosse von Exploreal GmbH, die maßgeblich am Ersten österreichischen Neubaubericht 2024 mitgewirkt haben.
• Nicole Fürntrath von Homebase Immobilienverwaltungs GmbH, die ihre Erfahrungen im Bereich Immobilienverwaltung teilt.
• Hansjörg Ulreich von Ulreich Bauträger GmbH, der Einsicht in die Bauträgerseite geben wird.

The discussion of these experts will particularly aim to highlight the challenges posed by current regulatory policies for the creation of new housing.

It is expected that the data presented from the new construction report will provide important information on how to improve the housing situation. Since the issue of housing is of great importance in Vienna, this report could represent a groundbreaking document for future political decisions. The ability to follow the live stream expands access to the information and ensures that as many stakeholders as possible are included in the discussion.

Given the current challenges in housing construction, it remains to be seen what measures the Union and the relevant political actors will take to counteract the declining supply. Further information on this is also available in advance of the event, for example via the website or through media reports.