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Buying a holiday home in Tyrol
What is a holiday home?
A holiday home is a property officially designated as such, which does not have to be occupied on a permanent basis. It is usually used for leisure purposes, at weekends or during the holiday season – without any obligation to register it as a main residence or to let it out to tourists.
Particularly in Tyrol, where this designation is subject to extremely strict regulations, holiday homes enjoy a special legal and emotional status. They are rare, in high demand and can be found in the best locations.
Why are holiday homes in Tyrol so valuable?
A legal rarity
No new holiday homes have been approved in Tyrol for years. The existing stock is limited and subject to strict conditions – particularly in towns such as Kitzbühel, Aurach and Reith.
Freedom and flexibility
A holiday home offers maximum freedom of use – with no requirement to have a main residence or any restrictions on letting.
Emotional investment
For many buyers, a holiday home is not an investment property, but a retreat with personal value – a place of tranquillity, nature and the alpine lifestyle.
An overview of the legal framework
- • The designation of a property as a holiday home is governed by local authority regulations and is specific to that property.
- • The use is non-transferable and cannot be changed at will.
- • Proof is provided by a notice.
- • New designations are impossible in almost all Tyrolean municipalities.
- • Misuse may result in administrative penalties.
Our service: We assist you with the legal review of the zoning designation and ensure that you invest with legal certainty and full knowledge of the facts.
Alternative option – Designation for tourism
Not every property in Tyrol is suitable for use as a holiday home – but there is an interesting alternative: properties zoned for tourist use. These properties may be legally let to holidaymakers and are particularly suitable for:
- • Buyers who wish to generate a return through tourist lettings
- • Investors looking to implement a professional management concept
- • Owners-occupiers who wish to use their property themselves from time to time and let it out the rest of the time
What exactly does ‘designated for tourism’ mean?
- • The property must be managed as part of a tourism business plan
- • The property is either managed by an operator (e.g. hotel, serviced apartments) or independently with a clear letting structure
- • Permanent owner-occupation is not legally permitted – unlike a holiday home
- • In certain projects, a combined model involving both owner-occupancy and letting is also possible
Advantage: Legally compliant tourist use without conflict with the Spatial Planning Act
Important: The details of the tourist zoning vary greatly depending on the local authority and project – we would be happy to advise you individually on this.
Properties designated for holiday homes or tourism
Personal advice – confidential and expert
Buying a holiday home is not something you do every day. This makes reliable and discreet support all the more important. At PMI Real Estate, we offer you:
- • Personal support and preliminary legal review
- • Connections with specialist solicitors and notaries
- • Assessment of value and potential
- • Experience with national and international buyers