Perspectives

Overview of all English-language articles on the Swiss residential property market – market, tax, law, financing and transactions.

Additional Costs When Buying a House in Switzerland: The Complete Overview 2026
All additional costs when buying a house in Switzerland: property transfer tax, land registry, notary, mortgage, moving. Calculated by canton with examples.
Building Zone, Density, Heritage Protection: What You Must Know Before Buying
Building zone and plot ratio in Switzerland: what does this mean for your construction project or purchase?
Calculating Affordability: Can I Afford This House?
Swiss mortgage affordability explained: FINMA standard, imputed interest rate of 5%, the 33% rule. Plus a free online calculator for your mortgage.
Divorce and Real Estate in Switzerland: Options, Taxes, Pitfalls
Real estate in a Swiss divorce: sell, take over or divide? Tax consequences, mortgage, considerations for children.
Family Office × Real Estate Switzerland 2026: The Complete Pillar Guide
Comprehensive Family-Office real estate pillar: allocation strategies (Direct vs. RE-Funds vs. REITs), trust and holding structures, off-market pipeline, generational transfer, NextGen integration, illustrative example …
GEAK and Minergie: How Energy Efficiency Affects Property Value
GEAK and Minergie Switzerland: why energy-efficient properties are worth 5-8% more. Standards, subsidy programmes, renovation planning.
Imputed Rental Value Explained: What Homeowners Need to Know
Imputed rental value Switzerland 2026 explained: What is the imputed rental value, how is it calculated, and what does the planned abolition mean for homeowners?
Inheriting Property in Switzerland: Taxes, Estate Division, Options
Inheriting property in Switzerland: inheritance tax, usufruct, community of heirs. 5 options after the inheritance.
International Schools on Lake Zurich: Top 10 for Expat Families
International schools Lake Zurich: IB, British, bilingual. Costs, locations, admissions for expat families.
Investment Properties in Switzerland: Calculating Gross, Net and Cashflow Correctly
Investment properties in Switzerland: gross yield, net yield and cashflow explained. Location comparison, risks, worked calculation example.
Lake Zurich Property Prices 2026: Goldkueste, Pfnueselkueste, Hoefe
Lake Zurich property prices 2026: CHF/m2 by municipality, Goldkueste vs. left shore, price trends and forecasts. A data-driven market analysis.
Lex Koller Switzerland 2026: The complete guide for international real-estate buyers
Complete English guide to Switzerland's Lex Koller (BewG): permit requirements for non-Swiss buyers, resort canton quotas (Verbier, Crans-Montana, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Gstaad), EU/EFTA vs. third-country procedures …
Lump-Sum Taxation Switzerland 2026: The complete pillar guide for international HNWIs
Complete English guide to Swiss lump-sum taxation (Pauschalbesteuerung / Aufwandbesteuerung): eligibility requirements, all 11 available cantons in detail, calculation methodologies, Lex Koller integration, pre-ruling …
Luxury Real Estate in Switzerland: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Luxury real estate in Switzerland: A complete guide for international buyers. Prices, locations, Lex Koller, financing.
NextGen × Real Estate Switzerland 2026: The complete pillar guide for international heirs
Comprehensive English NextGen-Inheritor pillar: ESG-compliant Swiss premium real estate, AI-PropTech tools, heritage modernization, family-office handover, allocation strategy for the 30-45 generation — illustrative …
Off-Market Real Estate Switzerland 2026: The complete guide for international HNWIs
Off-Market Switzerland –Mid-Year Report H1 2026
Property Gains Tax: How to Calculate Your Tax Burden When Selling
Swiss property gains tax 2026: calculation, cantonal differences, ownership-duration discount. Tips for tax optimisation when selling a property.
Property Transfer Tax by Canton: What Does Buying Property Really Cost?
Swiss property transfer tax 2026: All 26 cantons compared. From 0% (Zurich, Zug) to 3.3% (Vaud). Plus a free online calculator.
Property Valuation Switzerland: How to Determine the Market Value in 2026
What is your property worth? Property valuation methods in Switzerland explained: comparative value, income value, real value. Plus a free valuation indicator.
Real Estate Portfolio: Residential vs. Commercial Diversification
Real estate portfolio Switzerland: diversification between residential and commercial properties for investors.
Renovation Fund for Condominiums: When Is There Too Little in It?
Renovation fund for condominium ownership in Switzerland: how much should be in it? Warning signs when buying.
Saving Tax When Buying Property: 8 Legal Strategies for Switzerland
Saving tax on property in Switzerland: 8 legal strategies for homeowners and investors. Deductions, staggering, canton choice.
Selling an Inherited Property: 7 Steps to a Discreet Sale
Selling an inherited house in Switzerland? 7 steps from valuation to the notary appointment. Advice for communities of heirs, taxes and a discreet off-market sale.
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Swiss Real Estate for International Buyers: Complete Guide 2026
Buying property in Switzerland as a foreigner: Lex Koller rules, mortgage requirements, tax implications and best locations.

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