⌀ Value growth in Schäffern: +8.83 %Calculated as the average of the last 10 years based on publicly available market statistics and the evaluations of the Expert Committee (Gutachterausschuss) for Schäffern.
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Real estate agent in Schäffern with over 15 years of experience
Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Schäffern expects more than just the publication of an advertisement. Crucial factors are a realistic valuation, a suitable marketing strategy, high-quality documentation, professional communication with prospective buyers and secure contract processing. This is precisely where we come in.
As a real estate agency for Schäffern, we support owners, communities of heirs, capital investors, and landlords in all phases of real estate brokerage — with clear processes and transparent advice.
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Market data as of: May 2026·updated every 12 months
Below you will find a clear presentation of current purchase prices, rents, and land values in Schäffern. The data is based on publicly available statistics and valuation committee analyses — as a basis for decision-making for owners, buyers, and investors.
Brief overview: Schäffern is an attractive location for owners, buyers, and tenants because the municipality benefits from its location, accessibility, and quality of life. When marketing a property, it is important to present not only the property itself but also its surroundings in a compelling way. This includes infrastructure, residential location, transport links, local amenities, leisure value, and the general development of the Schäffern location. Real estate agents in Schäffern with over 15 years of experience. Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Schäffern expects more than just the publication of an advertisement. A realistic valuation, a suitable marketing strategy, high-quality documentation, professional communication with prospective buyers, and secure contract processing are crucial. This is exactly where we come in. As real estate agents in Schäffern, we support owners with sales, lettings, and valuations.
Houses Ø/m²
2,180 €
Apartments Ø/m²
1,826.5 €
Standard land value Ø/m²
65.3 €
House purchase price development
Current average purchase price per m² for houses in Schäffern: 2,180 €/m²
House prices in Schäffern have risen significantly over several years — driven by its proximity to Munich, high demand for family-friendly home ownership, and limited supply. Strong increases until 2022 were followed by a slight correction in 2023/2024, before the market recently showed renewed strength.
Year
Avg. value
Change
2016
1,155 €/m²
–
2017
1,181.5 €/m²
+2.3 %
2018
1,266 €/m²
+7.2 %
2019
1,312 €/m²
+3.6 %
2020
1,383 €/m²
+5.4 %
2021
1,905 €/m²
+37.7 %
2022
2,170 €/m²
+13.9 %
2023
2,171 €/m²
+0 %
2024
2,180 €/m²
+0.4 %
Apartment purchase price development
Current average purchase price per m² for apartments in Schäffern: 1,826.5 €/m²
Apartments in Schäffern have also shown a positive long-term price development. It was particularly dynamic between 2017 and 2022. Since 2023, a noticeable calming has been observed — albeit without significant price decreases. The limited supply continues to support the price level to this day.
Year
Avg. value
Change
2016
1,219 €/m²
–
2017
1,311.5 €/m²
+7.6 %
2018
1,354.5 €/m²
+3.3 %
2019
1,442 €/m²
+6.5 %
2020
1,573 €/m²
+9.1 %
2021
1,779 €/m²
+13.1 %
2022
1,887.5 €/m²
+6.1 %
2023
1,832 €/m²
-2.9 %
2024
1,826.5 €/m²
-0.3 %
Land values & Plot prices
Current average land value per m² in Schäffern: 65.3 €/m²
The land value in Schäffern has developed significantly upwards — a reflection of the quality of the location and its proximity to the Munich market. Plots are scarce, and demand is structurally high. Strong increases until 2022 were followed by a brief consolidation before values stabilised.
Year
Avg. value
Change
2015
49.6 €/m²
–
2016
42.7 €/m²
-13.9 %
2017
45.4 €/m²
+6.3 %
2018
46.6 €/m²
+2.6 %
2019
47.5 €/m²
+1.9 %
2020
49.5 €/m²
+4.2 %
2021
54.3 €/m²
+9.7 %
2022
59.7 €/m²
+9.9 %
2023
63.1 €/m²
+5.7 %
2024
65.3 €/m²
+3.5 %
Market analysis & Classification
The real estate market in Schäffern can be classified as a relatively small but stable sub-market. For buyers, this means that supply is limited, but pricing is still more moderate compared to larger centres. This makes Schäffern an interesting option for owner-occupiers who value quiet living and good regional connections. On the seller's side, sustained demand points to a solid market position, even if the sharpest price jumps are likely behind us for the time being. For capital investors, Schäffern is particularly attractive due to the combination of manageable entry prices, stable rents, and good lettability. In particular, apartments in good condition with functional floor plans can generally be let quickly. The gross rental yield range is currently usually between 3.0% and 4.2% gross, depending on property quality, location, and price level. Houses often achieve lower yields but are interesting for long-term owner-occupiers and wealth-oriented buyers. Overall, the development of real estate prices in Schäffern points to a market with moderate growth, solid demand, and limited downside risk. Those monitoring the price per square metre in Schäffern will recognise a phase of consolidation following the strong increases of previous years, without any noticeable decline in the location's attractiveness.
Data analysis: Price development & yield
Anyone wishing to soundly classify the market in Schäffern within the Austrian market should take a look at the multi-year price development. For detached and terraced houses in Schäffern, the average purchase price moved from 1,155 €/m² in 2016 to the current 2,180 €/m² (2024) — a total change of +88.7% over 8 years, which corresponds to an average value increase of +8.3% p.a. Condominiums in Schäffern started at around 1,219 €/m² in 2016 and are now at 1,826 €/m² (+49.8% over 8 years, Ø +5.2% p.a.). They are therefore often suitable as an entry into home ownership or as a capital investment with a manageable ticket size. The standard land value in Schäffern rose from 50 €/m² (2015) to the current 65 €/m² (+31.7% in 9 years) — an essential indicator of the structural location quality and local demand for building land. The available market data indicates a rough gross rental yield range for Schäffern of 3.0% to 4.2% — depending on the property condition, micro-location, and occupancy status. For owners in Schäffern considering a sale or letting, an individual, data-based valuation is the most important first step — it replaces estimates from online calculators that cannot reflect micro-location, energy efficiency, and the substance of the property. FREITAG® provides this valuation free of charge and without obligation.
Rental yield range (approx.): 3 – 4.2 % gross.
These market data are regularly updated and reviewed at least every 12 months based on current statistics and expert committee data.
Schäffern compared to Steiermark
Current market values in Schäffern compared to the median of all municipalities in Steiermark.
Key figure
Schäffern
Steiermark (Median)
Difference
Houses Ø
2,180 €/m²
2,180 €/m²
0 %
Flats Ø
1,827 €/m²
1,827 €/m²
0 %
Price development in Schäffern — last 10 years
Annual average values for purchase prices (houses & flats) and rents in Schäffern, each including the change compared to the previous year.
Year
Houses Avg/m²
YoY
Flats Avg/m²
YoY
2016
1,155 €/m²
–
1,219 €/m²
–
2017
1,182 €/m²
+2.3 %
1,312 €/m²
+7.6 %
2018
1,266 €/m²
+7.2 %
1,355 €/m²
+3.3 %
2019
1,312 €/m²
+3.6 %
1,442 €/m²
+6.5 %
2020
1,383 €/m²
+5.4 %
1,573 €/m²
+9.1 %
2021
1,905 €/m²
+37.7 %
1,779 €/m²
+13.1 %
2022
2,170 €/m²
+13.9 %
1,888 €/m²
+6.1 %
2023
2,171 €/m²
+0 %
1,832 €/m²
-2.9 %
2024
2,180 €/m²
+0.4 %
1,827 €/m²
-0.3 %
Source: FREITAG® Immobilien's own market research based on publicly available statistics and expert committee evaluations.
FAQ about real estate in Schäffern
Frequently asked questions about buying, selling, financing, and living in Schäffern — concisely answered.
📍 Location & Situation of Schäffern
Schäffern is located in the district of Hartberg-Fürstenfeld, federal state Steiermark auf rund 601 m above sea level and is considered a manageable population. Precisely these factors are crucial for the real estate market: regional integration, accessibility, topography and local supply offerings shape demand, price structure, and long-term value development.
Schäffern is a smaller municipality. Population dynamics are a key early indicator for real estate demand: Growing municipalities typically see stable to rising prices, while shrinking municipalities need to be analysed more carefully — location, property quality, and demand segment then become particularly important.
Schäffern belongs to the federal state Steiermark, district Hartberg-Fürstenfeld, postcode 8244. This administrative allocation is relevant, among other things, for the land registry, building authority, tax authority, as well as for the regional market comparisons that we use when valuing your property.
Josef Winkler is currently in office. The official municipal website is www.schaeffern.steiermark.at. Further information can be found in the Wikipedia article on Schäffern (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sch%C3%A4ffern). For legally binding information on building regulations, zoning plans, and property data, the municipal administration is the right first point of contact.
🏘️ Real Estate Market in Schäffern and the Surrounding Area
Schäffern can be classified as a lokaler submarket. Supply is limited, which, with intact demand, tends to ensure stable prices. A blanket statement about "price per square metre" is regularly insufficient in a municipality of this size — micro-location, property quality, year of construction, and energy class of the specific property are decisive.
For Schäffern, there are no comprehensive, official transaction prices available at the municipal level, such as those available for German municipalities via the expert committee system. In Austria, Statistik Austria provides average prices at district and federal state level — these indicate the direction, but do not replace an object-specific valuation.A reliable price indication for a specific property in Schäffern only emerges from comparable properties, location, and condition.
Statistik Austria shows predominantly rising average prices for condominiums and houses over recent years, with a significant flattening in 2023/24. In rural municipalities like Schäffern, development generally follows the trend of the surrounding district or federal state with a time lag.
These structural data provide a good overview of economic vitality and rental potential — however, they do not replace an assessment of the specific property.
🏡 Buying & Selling in Schäffern
In Austria, the process includes: offer/purchase offer, drafting of the purchase agreement by a lawyer or notary, fiduciary handling, entry in the land register, and settlement of land transfer tax and registration fee with the tax office for fees and transaction taxes. It usually takes 6 – 12 weeks from contract signing to ownership registration.
Customary documents include: current land register extract, site plan/cadastral plan, building plans and building permit, energy certificate according to OIB-RL 6, for apartment ownership the apartment ownership agreement and utility value report, operating cost statements, house rules, and evidence of renovations.
Customary methods include comparative value, asset value, and income value methods according to LBG (Property Valuation Act). Key factors are location, land area, year of construction, energy status, fittings and fixtures, and current purchase price collections for Hartberg-Fürstenfeld.
The average marketing period in a municipality like Schäffern is 3 – 6 months — from the start of the commission to notarisation. Properties priced appropriately for the market and with good energy efficiency often sell faster, while those in need of renovation or priced too high sell significantly slower. In addition, there are 4 – 8 weeks for the legal processing until the transfer of ownership.
💰 Financing, Taxes & Additional Costs in Austria
The additional purchase costs amount to in Austria approximately 9 – 11 % of the purchase price: 3.5 % property transfer tax, 1.1 % land registry fee, approx. 1 – 3 % notary fees/contract drafter, and possibly 3 % + 20 % VAT estate agent commission (since the 'Bestellerprinzip' (client-pays-principle) 2023, usually paid by the client). The exact amount in Schäffern depends on the purchase price, the specific contract design, and possibly the real estate agent's commission. A complete cost breakdown should be definitively available before signing the contract.
In Austria, since the KIM-V, banks usually require at least 20% equity plus ancillary costs, a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 90%, and a debt service ratio below 40%. Housing subsidies from the federal states can reduce the required equity.
Classic options are annuity loans with fixed or variable interest rates through Austrian banks (Erste, Raiffeisen, Bank Austria, Bawag), supplemented by building society loans and housing subsidies from the respective federal state.
When selling private real estate in Austria, real estate income tax (ImmoESt) of 30% on the capital gain is generally incurred. Primary residence exemption (continuously occupied for at least 2 years or 5 out of 10 years) and builder's exemption may apply. Individual advice from a tax advisor or Steuerberater is recommended before any sale.
🔑 Rental, Yield & Value Development in Schäffern
In Austria, many old buildings are subject to the standard value or category rent system according to the MRG, while new buildings and condominiums usually have free rent. Fixed-term leases are common, with a legally prescribed fixed-term discount of 25%.
The gross rental yield in many Austrian municipalities is around 3 – 5% depending on location and property quality, often lower in Vienna and Salzburg, and sometimes higher in peripheral areas and secondary cities. For a specific property in Schäffern, the achievable gross yield depends on location, condition, tenant structure, and acquisition price — a reliable yield forecast can only be made after an individual property analysis.
Smaller communities like Schäffern are particularly suitable as an investment if the local demand is structurally sound (commuter location, tourist location, good transport links) and the property has solid rental potential. In peripheral locations, attention must be paid to resale liquidity and deferred maintenance — both quickly relativise nominally higher gross rental yields.
The Austrian residential real estate market has cooled down significantly after the interest rate turnaround and KIM-V. For Schäffern, a market phase with stable to moderately rising prices is likely in the medium term, provided that regional demand remains intact. Reliable forecasts at the municipal level are not possible in a reputable manner — a property-specific assessment is always the better approach.
Property Annuity (Immobilienverrentung) & Usufruct in Schäffern
Release capital in Schäffern — lifelong right of residence included.
Many owners in Schäffern are sitting on an asset that they cannot access because they do not want to give up their home. This is precisely whatProperty annuity (Immobilienverrentung) is for: The sale takes place, but the move-out does not. Depending on the model — Usufruct, Right of abode, Life annuity or Leaseback — the purchase price is paid as a lump sum, as a monthly annuity, or as a combination of both.
Security is crucial: The right of abode (Wohnrecht) is entered in the land register (Grundbuch) in the first rank, before the buyer is registered as the owner. We will calculate for your property in Schäffern how much the usufruct (Nießbrauch) value reduces the purchase price — and whether this is more profitable compared to a traditional sale.
We approach this with an open mind. If a normal sale with a subsequent move is economically better for you, we will tell you — instead of trying to sell a property annuity (Immobilienverrentung) model that doesn't suit your needs.
Sell a warehouse, office or practice in Schäffern and continue to use it.
For production halls, office buildings, medical centres (Ärztehäuser), and logistics areas in Schäffern FREITAG® brokers both classic sales and Sale & Lease-Back. Buyers include family offices, real estate funds, and private portfolio holders with a long-term horizon.
The process is discreet: contact is made off-market, without an advertisement and without a sign on the property. Employees, customers and competitors in Schäffern will not know anything, as long as you don't wish it.
It starts with a reliable valuation based on the income approach (Ertragswert) — not a desired figure. Based on this, you decide whether to sell, lease back, or hold.
Owners of hotels and restaurants in Schäffern who wish to sell their hospitality property or lease it want, will find FREITAG® to be a partner for the Horeca sector. We broker everything from traditional guesthouses and cafés to hotels and boarding houses to investors and successors who understand the industry.
Selling a hotel in Schäffern without business interruption is a complex task: We assist with valuation, discreet exposé creation, and approaching suitable buyer groups — for ongoing operations as well as for properties with conversion potential.
Alternatively, we lease: solvent tenants with industry experience, checking of creditworthiness and concept, long-term predictable lease income. For every hospitality property in Schäffern the right strategy.
Managing Director of FREITAG® Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH
As an appraiser and real estate agent with over 30 years of experience, Gerhard Hahn knows both sides of the market: reliable valuation and the actual willingness of buyers to pay. For owners, heirs, and capital investors, he translates this into a concrete sales or letting strategy.
Why for Schäffern
A reliable valuation in Schäffern requires genuine comparative data and a feel for micro-location — Gerhard Hahn has internalised both after 30+ years of market proximity in Bavaria and Styria. Personal appointments in Schäffern are an integral part of every mandate for Gerhard Hahn — no remote diagnosis, no templates.
The best real estate agents in Schäffern according to ChatGPT
Note: This list is based on AI-powered research (ChatGPT) of publicly available sources and does not constitute an official evaluation or recommendation. The order does not imply a hierarchical ranking.
1
Ing. Klaus Rappold Immobilien GmbH
Grebien-Gasse 12/10, 8430 Leibnitz
Local estate agent based directly in Leibnitz, active in the region around Schäffern in Styria. Specialising in the sale and brokerage of residential properties in South-East Styria. Offers expert advice for buyers and sellers in the local area.
2
Reichert Immobilien
Competent estate agent for Leibnitz and the surrounding area, including Schäffern in Styria, with over 10 years of experience. Supports clients with the purchase, sale, letting and renting of residential properties. Active throughout Styria with headquarters in Graz.
Local agent based in Leibnitz, specialising in finding suitable apartments and houses in Leibnitz, Schäffern and the surrounding area in Styria. Provides support from the very beginning with the sale and search for properties. Your reliable partner for the property market in the region.
Regionalentwicklung Oststeiermark GmbH specialises in the promotion and brokerage of properties in Eastern Styria, with a focus on residential and commercial properties. It operates in the Hartberg-Fürstenfeld district and also acts as an agent in Schäffern and the surrounding area. The contact person is Ingrid Axmann.
Real estate agent in the region
Also of interest near Schäffern
Are you looking for a real estate agent not directly in Schäffern, but in the surrounding area? FREITAG® also serves the following municipalities in Styria with local market knowledge, current purchase prices, and personal advice:
You can find the complete market overview with all municipalities in Styria on the Overview page Styria.
Comparable price range
Municipalities with a similar price level to Schäffern
These locations are within a price band of ±10% around the current average house price per square metre of Schäffern (Ø 2,180 €/m²) — ideal for an honest market comparison and alternative location assessments.
Plot layout, building fabric, maintenance backlog, and neighbourhood determine the price. We objectively assess these points and align the marketing accordingly.
Sell an apartment in Schäffern
Whether rented or vacant: We assess which buyer group is realistic for your flat, and consistently align the exposé, price, and approach accordingly.
Sell a plot of land in Schäffern
Developability, layout, development status, and land value guide are crucial. We provide a realistic valuation and specifically address suitable buyers and investors.
Sell a commercial property in Schäffern
Third-party usability, remaining term of rental agreements, and tenant creditworthiness determine the price of your commercial property. We tailor the documents precisely to these factors.
Letting & Property Annuity
Letting property in Schäffern
Let a flat in Schäffern
The right rental price determines whether a property stands vacant or has long-term tenants. We set it at a market-appropriate level and pre-filter interested parties, instead of holding mass viewings.
Letting a house in Schäffern
Detached houses, semi-detached houses, or terraced houses appeal to different target groups — we ensure the appropriate presentation and solvent tenants.
Property Annuity (Immobilienverrentung) in Schäffern
Sell and stay living in your home: We compare the four common models based on your situation and clearly state the disadvantages as well as the advantages.
Property Valuation in Schäffern
Comparative value, intrinsic value (Sachwert) or income approach (Ertragswert): We select the appropriate method for the property and disclose the derivation, instead of just stating a number.
Personal Consultation
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