Net leases with operating-expense pass-throughs (Betriebskosten) are standard.

  • Typical lease length: 5 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 6 months.
  • Vacancy: 4.6%; trend flat.
  • Net leases with operating-expense pass-throughs (Betriebskosten) are standard.

Vienna office lease norms

Net leases with operating-expense pass-throughs (Betriebskosten) are standard.

TL;DR

  • Typical lease length: 5 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 6 months.
  • Vacancy: 4.6%; trend flat.
  • Net leases with operating-expense pass-throughs (Betriebskosten) are standard.

Structure

Net leases with operating-expense pass-throughs (Betriebskosten) are standard. CPI indexation (VPI) is universal. Lease lengths of 5 years are typical with break options; longer terms negotiable for full-floor takes. Free rent of 4-8 months and EUR 250-350/sqm fit-out">fit-out contributions are typical on prime deals.

Negotiating levers

Free rent and TI remain the most negotiable line items; landlords prefer concessions to face-rent cuts because they preserve headline rent and implied valuation. Always model effective rent (face minus PV of concessions).

Key facts

cityVienna
countryAustria
regionEMEA
classARentLocal312 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$29/sqft/yr
vacancy4.6%
typicalLeaseYears5
typicalRentFreeMonths6
submarkets5
primeYieldPct4.4%

Frequently asked questions

What's a typical lease term in Vienna?
5 years for institutional Class A. Shorter terms are achievable on smaller floor plates with stronger covenants.
How is rent quoted in Vienna?
In EUR/sqft/year. We also publish a USD-normalised view ($29/sqft/yr) for cross-market comparison.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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