Category: Real Estate & Strata Law – English Speaking Lawyers

In principle, Swiss property law is uniform throughout the country, but various regional peculiarities in the 26 cantons must be taken into account. There are different tax rates for the individual acquisition transactions in most cantons. Important note: Before concluding a purchase agreement, you should always obtain a current printout from the property register. The public notarization of the purchase contract is generally carried out by notaries.

If a foreign national intends to purchase real estate, an apartment or a plot of land, it is strongly recommended to clarify with the relevant authorities and a specialist attorney for property law if all the necessary requirements are met or whether further permits need to be obtained.