{"id":15694,"date":"2026-07-28T06:49:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T06:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milleniumproperties.ch\/faq\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T09:13:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T09:13:51","slug":"property-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.milleniumproperties.ch\/en\/property-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What we're asked most often.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Clear answers on selling, buying and renting in Geneva, without the jargon.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Selling a property<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How do I work out the value of my house for sale in Switzerland? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Valuing a house in Switzerland depends on location (municipality, view, quiet), living area and plot, the overall condition of the property and recent comparable transactions in the same area. A reliable valuation combines several methods: market comparison, intrinsic value and potential rental yield, rather than a simple price-per-sq-m calculation. In Geneva, price differences between neighbouring municipalities can be significant, which makes a local valuation<\/a> more accurate than a generic national tool.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How do I sell a property quickly in Switzerland? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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A property sells quickly when the asking price matches the real market, without an excessive negotiating margin that puts off serious buyers. A complete file from the moment it goes on sale (documents, surveys, quality photos and visuals) avoids the delays caused by administrative back-and-forth during negotiation. Availability for viewings and wide exposure on the relevant portals also speed up contact with qualified buyers. Preparing the property before it goes on sale, with home staging or small targeted works, can also shorten its time on the market by making it more appealing from the very first viewings.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What technical surveys and certificates are mandatory before selling a property? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Switzerland does not require a mandatory technical survey file before a property sale, unlike France. The seller nevertheless remains subject to a general duty to disclose known defects in the property, failing which the buyer may bring a claim after the sale. A cantonal energy certificate may be required depending on the property and the canton, and it is advisable to check this case by case before putting the property on the market.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What documents are required to sell a property in Switzerland? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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The basic documents are the land registry extract, the cadastral plan, the mortgage certificate if the property is still encumbered by debt, and the building insurance certificate. If the property is condominium-owned (PPE), you also need the PPE regulations, the latest minutes of owners’ meetings and the statement of charges. The notary handling the sale deed will confirm the exact list depending on the property and the canton.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How do I find a reliable broker to sell a house in Switzerland? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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A reliable broker holds a cantonal real estate broker licence, has verifiable client reviews and a practical knowledge of the local market rather than a generic sales pitch. The terms of the mandate should be transparent from the first conversation: duration, exclusivity or not, fees and the services actually included. A serious service also offers an objective assessment of the property before it goes on sale, going beyond a simple price estimate, to identify what can genuinely increase its value.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What are the best estate agencies for selling in Geneva? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Choosing an agency in Geneva depends on objective criteria: detailed knowledge of municipal specifics (PPE, development zones, local regulations), a genuine network of qualified buyers rather than a mere presence on the portals, and transparency on fees and the duration of the mandate. Agencies that offer strategic value enhancement before a property goes on sale, coordinating architects or engineers to identify the works that genuinely add value, stand out from those that limit themselves to advertising listings. Millenium Properties<\/a> builds its service on this approach, with expertise concentrated on Geneva’s upmarket municipalities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Which online platforms should I use to list a property? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Geneva, the most visited portals are Immoscout24 and Homegate, complemented by Comparis and ImmoStreet to widen visibility. For high-end properties, listing on international portals (Mansion Global, Le Figaro Propri\u00e9t\u00e9s) reaches wealthy foreign buyers that a local listing alone does not. The quality of visuals (HD photos, video, virtual tour) matters as much as the choice of platforms in the number of qualified enquiries generated.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How do I terminate an exclusive sales mandate? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Switzerland, an exclusive sales mandate can be terminated at any time under the Code of Obligations, but in practice you must comply with the conditions set out in the contract signed with the agency. Most mandates include an irrevocability period, generally three months, during which termination is not possible. Once this period has passed, the owner can terminate the mandate by sending a registered letter with 15 days’ notice. The mandate does not renew automatically when it expires. Before taking any steps, it is advisable to read the contract clauses carefully, in particular those concerning duration, notice and the conditions for early termination in the event of inadequate service.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How do I sell my house without a broker in Switzerland? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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To sell a house without a broker in Switzerland, the owner must handle the entire process: price valuation, preparing the property, assembling the sales file, writing the listing, organising viewings, negotiating, and then attending the notary for the authenticated deed. The sales file must include a land registry extract, the property plans, the title deed and the mandatory technical documents, such as the cantonal energy certificate. The listing can be published on portals such as Homegate, ImmoScout24 or Newhome. Only 12% of property sales in Switzerland currently take place without an agency, which reflects the complexity of the process, particularly for price valuation and negotiation. Using a notary remains compulsory in every case, even for a sale between private individuals.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Look for a fiduciary firm or tax practice that explicitly offers IBGI (property profits and gains tax) among its services, with tax lawyers and strong experience in the canton where the property is located.<\/p>\n

Where to look: fiduciary directories (e.g. fiduciaires.ch<\/a>), cantonal property directories, or recommendations from your notary, broker or PPE manager.<\/p>\n

What to check before appointing: recent IBGI experience in your canton, who signs the return (tax expert or lawyer), whether they can handle an appeal, and fees (fixed or hourly).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t