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Off-market properties in luxury real estate

What is an off-market property? Off-market refers to items that are outside the conventional [...]

Market value: definition, principle and valuation method

How much is your house or flat worth? You’ll no doubt be asking yourself this question when [...]

How do you become a homeowner in Switzerland without equity capital?

In Switzerland, access to property is highly regulated, particularly in terms of borrowing [...]

Real estate in Switzerland: property diagnostics for selling a house

In Switzerland, property diagnostics are an essential step before a property can be offered for [...]

VAT: luxury goods, property, standard rate... What you need to know about VAT in Switzerland

Value Added Tax – or VAT – is a well-known concept, but its specifics are sometimes [...]

How much equity do you need to finance your property purchase in Switzerland?

In Switzerland, obtaining a mortgage loan for the purchase of a principal residence necessarily [...]

Buying off-plan: How do you buy a property that has not yet been built?

Most new-build properties are sold off-plan, before construction has even begun. For the buyer, [...]

What are the main stages in selling property in Switzerland?

Good preparation: the key to a successful selling process. If you’re thinking of selling a [...]

Inheritance law in Switzerland: A practical guide

In the Swiss Confederation, inheritance is governed by law, supported by the Civil Code: it decides [...]

Notary fees in Switzerland according to the cantons of Vaud, Fribourg, Geneva, Neuchâtel and Valais

Definition of notary fees in Switzerland The term “notaire’s fees” in real [...]

Property valuation: how do you determine the market value of a property?

How much is my house worth? A crucial question, especially when it comes to selling your property. [...]

Tax on rental value: everything you need to know about this tax and its (possible) future abolition

Do you live in the house or flat you own? If so, you are liable for tax on the rental value, [...]