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Rental property investment in French-speaking Switzerland: the complete guide
In French-speaking Switzerland, a rental property investment yields between 2% and 3% gross in Geneva and more like 3% to 4% in the canton of Vaud, with higher levels…
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Building zones in Switzerland: definition, key figures and property issues
In Switzerland, a building zone is a perimeter defined by the municipal zoning plan where construction is permitted. Outside this zone, building is in principle…
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Equity to buy property in Switzerland: amount, sources and optimisation
In Switzerland, buying a main residence requires at least 20% equity, of which at least 10% must come from hard equity, meaning sources other than the 2nd pillar. For a…
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Swiss property yields: understanding, calculating and optimising
In Switzerland, property yields generally range from 2.5% to 5% gross depending on the region, with net yields most often between 2% and 3%. In major centres such as…
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Property auctions in Geneva: where to find properties in 2026
Property auctions do take place in Geneva, but they are rare and mostly result from forced sales organised by the debt enforcement office (Office des poursuites) or the…
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Using your third pillar to buy property: how does it work?
There are two main ways to use the third pillar to buy a property: an early withdrawal, which makes the capital available, or a pledge, which leaves the assets invested…
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Making an offer to buy in Geneva: what actually commits you
A signed purchase offer does not make you the owner, but it is not without effect either. In Geneva, as everywhere in Switzerland, the sale of real estate and a promise…
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Property lawyer in Geneva: property disputes, when should you consult a specialist lawyer?
In Geneva, a property lawyer steps in as soon as a matter concerns tenancy law, condominium ownership (PPE), construction law, a property transaction, or a dispute over a…
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Relocation agency in Geneva: the complete guide to a successful move.
Geneva hosts more than 40 international organisations (UN, WHO, WTO, CERN) as well as major private banks and trading companies. This global standing generates a constant…
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Lex Koller in Switzerland: A Practical Guide for Foreign Investors and Owners
Who can buy a property in Switzerland as a foreign national? An overview of the Lex Koller and its forthcoming reform.
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Negotiating a property purchase: how to negotiate the price of a property in Geneva in 2026
Buying a property in Geneva without negotiating means leaving money on the table. In a canton where the median price of an apartment exceeds CHF 1.3 million and…
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Selling your house without an agency: a complete guide to a successful sale in Switzerland
Selling your house without an agency in Switzerland, and particularly in Geneva, means taking charge of the entire sale process: valuation, preparation, listing…
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