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CHOOSING A NEIGHBORHOOD

LEASE PAYMENTS

FINDING YOUR NEW HOME

RENTAL CONTRACTS

WHAT'S IN A ROOM? FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED

RENTAL TERMS DICTIONARY

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Ablöse = Equity payment would be the closest term in English A payment to the former tenant for improvements they made to the property (i.e. new windows, doors, built in kitchen, etc. This means also the rent can not be higher than that of the former tenant. This is only legal if the terms for Ablöse on the property are met and those they are tied into construction dates and financing of the property. (Not recommended)

Ablösefrei = No payment the former tenant for improvements they made to the property

Alle Zimmer Zentral Begehbar = All rooms can be accessed from a hallway, rather than going through a room to get to another room

Altbau (AB) = Old Bulding, Usually built before 1945

Anschlüsse = Connection (i.e. Telephone, Cable)

Aufzug = Lift/Elevator

Ausstattung (Ausst) = Interior, furnishings

Bad = Bath

Badewanne = Bathtub

Bäder = Baths (toilet may be in a seperate room)

Befristeted = Set lease length

Betriebskosten = Fixed Costs: Nettomietzins(Taxes) Heating (depends on type of heat), rubbish, sewage, water, chimney cleaning, common area cleaning, insurance bldg or house, general up keep, Mehrwertsteuer (tax of ca. 10%).

Beziehbar = When Available

Dusche (Du) = Shower

Einbaukü (Einbauküche) = Built In Kitchen

Esszimmer (EZ) = Dining Room

Erdgeschoß = Ground Floor

G

Garc (Garconniere) = 1 room flat (Studio), May have a small garderobe or entry included

Gepflegt (gepflgt): Well Kept

Hauptmiete = Rental contract with the owner or their agent of the property

Hausverwaltung = Management company, can also be the properties owner.

Heizung = Heat

Heizungsart = Type of Heating

Hochparterre = Upper Ground floor.

Hofseitig = Facing into a courtyard as opposed to onto the street)

Kabinet = Small Room (has only 1 window - a Zimmer(room) has at least two)

Kalt/Kaltmiete: Rent Does Not Include Heating

Kaution = Deposit, Amount of money paid once as a deposit, which you will get back at the end of contract, if property is in an adequate status (should be named when signing the contract). Between 3-6 monthly rent is allowed. Ask for a receipt, and

Kategorie = Category Classification of Apartment

Category A : Must have at least: 30 Square meters, of usable space, Kitchen or (Cooking facility), Entry, WC, Separate bathing facility, running hot and cold water and central or gas heating or a heating source of comparable value.
Category B: 1 Room, Kitchen or (Cooking facility), Entry, WC, Separate bathing fancily, running water.
Category C : Must have running water and WC
Category D : No Water or WC inside or broken and un-repairable water source and/or WC, ( This would include all apartments with WC in the Corrider.

Kellerabteil = Cellar Storage Facility

Kochnische = Small/Basic Cooking Facilities

Lage = Location of property

Lift = Elevator

Liftstock = Floor With Elevator

Loggia = Balcony that can be closed in

M

Makler = Rental or Real Estate Agent. (They can only charge a fee once a successful contract has been negotiated and signed.)

Maisonette: Two Story Aprtment

Miete = Rent

Miete inkl. USt / MwSt = Rent including VAT

Mietdauer = Length of Lease

Mietvertrag = Rental Agreement, An agreement by which an owner of the property (Landlord/Vermieter) gives the right of possession to another (/Renter/Meiter), for a specified period of time (term) and for a specified consideration (rent). (Make sure to include an Expatriate clause in case you need to relocate before the end of the lease period)

Mehrwertsteuer = Taxes The rate is currently 10% for rentals.

Mezzanine = An Intermediate Floor Between Main Floors of a Building, (typically not counted among the overall floors of a building)

Mietangebote = Rentals Available

Mitbenutzung = Facilities To Be Shared With oOthers

Möbliert (Möb) = Furnished

Nachmieter Gesucht = Party Being Sought To Take Over Existing Lease

Nettomietzins = Net rent (Includes Taxes)

Neubau = Built after 1945

Parkettboden / Parkettzimmer = Wood Parquet Flooring

Privat an Privat = Private Rental, Renting from owner and no commission to be paid to a Makler

Provision = Commission/Fee Rental or Real Estate Agents in Austria charge 1 to 3 months rent depending length of lease. Maximum commission plus 20% VAT in case of main tenancy agreements (Hauptmietverträgen) or sub-tenancy agreements Untermietverträgen) on flats, detached (one-family) houses and business premises of all kinds if the term of contract is

a) over an indefinite period/period of more than three years -3 monthly gross rents plus 5% of the special consideration - if applicable - from the landlord; 3 monthly gross rents from the tenant;

b) for an exactly 3 year period - 3 monthly gross rents plus 5% of the special consideration - if applicable - from the landlord; 2 monthly gross rents from the tenant.

c) in the case of renewal to more than 3 years or an indefinite period - supplementary commission of 1 monthly gross rent from the tenant (total of 3 monthly gross rents). More info

SZ (Schlafzimmer) = bedroom

Strom = Electricity

U

Unbefristeted = No set end to lease terms

Untermiete = Sublease, Rental contract with current renter this can be for either the entire flat or part f it. (check to make sure the current renter has permission from the owner or their agent to do this

V

Vergebührung = Lease Filing Fee paid to the Finanzamt

Vorraum = Entry Hall

Waschmaschine (WaMa) = Washing Machine

WC = Water Closet In most of the older apartments the Bathtub and Toilet are in separate rooms. The WC is the room with the toilet.

WC im Gang = Toliet in the corridor not inside apartment (only in Katagorie D aprtments)

Wohngemeinschaft = Shared Aprtment & Costs (Roomates)

Wohnung = Apartment / Flat

Wohnfläche = Size in Square Meters

Wohnzimmer (WZ) = Living Room

Zimmer = Room

Zentralheizung (ZH): Central Heating

Zustand = Condition of Apartment

Zuzüglich Heizung u. Nebenkosten(Zzgl) = Plus Heating and Utilities

RELOCATION CHECK LIST

Moving day is getting closer! Before you leave, there are so many things to be taken care of. You're worried about forgetting something? Well, don't worry! For your serenity and peace of mind, Directmoving.com has put together a detailed checklist. This checklist will help you plan everything you need to take care of while preparing for your departure.

Moving day minus 90:

Begin consular procedures. Request the appropriate information for obtaining your visa, residency and work permits, if these are not being arranged by your employer.
Check what documents are necessary for exporting your goods from your present country and importing them into the destination country. Your status may enable you to benefit from certain advantages, such as the obtaining of an exemption. This will avoid you having to pay duties and taxes upon importing your used personal effects.
Consider renewing your passport and those of all accompanying family members. These should be valid, at least, until your next return to your country.
Establish international driving licences. Depending on the country of destination, you might have to obtain a local driving licence by going to a local driving school and eventually passing a practical/theoretical driving test. In all cases, keep your actual driving licence with you. It may be requested by the local authorities for you to avoid having to take the test.
Start informing yourself about your country of destination. Get hold of books, CD-ROMs, videos etc.
Check the electrical supply at your destination. Ask your local electrician if your electrical appliances will function with the use of adapters and/or transformers. If necessary, prepare a list of all electrical articles that you are unable to use abroad. You could sell them.
Add all items of furniture, plants and pet animals that you are unable to take with you, and consider how to dispose of them or where to re-home them in the case of pets.
Select the appropriate mode of transportation (sea, air, road) and consider the storage solution.
You can obtain from your family doctor a "World Map of Endemic Zones". This will tell you what vaccines and treatments are necessary for your country of destination. If any are required, these should be administered several months prior to your departure.

Moving day minus 60:

Contact at least two moving companies and arrange for an appointment for a pre-move survey. Following the surveys, choose your mover and determine the date for packing operations. Depending upon your budget and preference, it may make sense to travel light and rent furnished accommodation at the destination. In this case, persuade family to take your most precious possessions into their care until your return.
Make airline or rail reservations. Be sure to keep your tickets after arrival. These could eventually be requested at your destination for Customs clearance purposes.
Make eventual plans for temporary accommodation for the post-packing period. The same should be done at destination, whilst you are waiting for the final delivery of your goods.
Enquire at your moving company about the possibility of reclaiming VAT on the new goods shipped. This will depend on your country of origin and destination. In most cases, you will need to have invoices established for all newly purchased goods being shipped abroad.
Inform the various organisations of your forthcoming change of address. Transfer your subscriptions or cancel your contracts.

Moving day minus 30:

Have your house linen, curtains and carpets cleaned.
Sort out your goods and disregard those you will not be using anymore.
Ask your GP, dentist, ophthalmologist and other specialists to renew all your prescriptions so that you can continue any treatments abroad. Do not forget to ask for your medical files.
Inform your local authorities (condominium association, etc.) of your forthcoming departure.
Contact all charities or associations to whom you've decided to donate those items that you will be leaving behind. Set up an appointment so that these can be picked up from your home.

Moving day minus 7:

Clean your bicycles, garden tools and furniture.
Now is the time to sell or donate all unwanted effects. Do not forget to return things that you borrowed from family or friends.
Give your new contact details to your circle of family and friends. You can get a free email address at the Directmoving® site.
Reconfirm your moving dates to your moving company. Make sure they have both your addresses, at origin and destination. Any intermediate contact numbers should also be supplied.
Add adapters and/or transformers to your shipment. These are necessary for the operation of your electrical appliances at destination. You should also be able to purchase them before the delivery of your effects in your new residence.
Begin your "Valued Inventory List" of all household goods and personal effects being moved. Fill the inventory in as precisely as possible. Do not hesitate to add extra sheets of paper should the need arise.

Moving day minus 2:

Use destination stickers to sort out your goods by destination or method of transportation, if more than one destination or method is involved.

Start dismantling your furniture, removing curtains, pictures and light fixtures, unless the moving company is contracted to provide this service.

Clean and let dry all kitchen appliances to avoid the possibility of mildew during shipping. - Disconnect all electrical appliances and cover naked wires where necessary.

If at all possible, reserve a parking spot for the removal van or container, as close as possible to your residence. Loading operations will become much easier.

Put aside a few soft drinks for the packing crew - they'll appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Moving day!

Put away all important documents and articles of value (passports, airline tickets, cash, travel addresses, destination country contact details, portable computers, phones, keys etc.) that you wish to carry personally. This will avoid having them packed accidentally.
Upon the arrival of the packing crew, you should go round your home with the crew foreman and point out all that needs to be packed. If you have any special requests (e.g. packing of your beds last) now is the right time to mention them.

There... you are now ready to move with total peace of mind.

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