Identify the untapped potential of your Zurich property

Are there opportunities to expand the area of your house in Zurich?

Due to the historically grown building structure in the Zurich region, many single-family houses, semi-detached houses and villas were built some time ago. While their size and fittings met the usual standards and building regulations at the time of construction, much has changed since then. In recent years, many municipalities have raised the so-called floor area ratio set out in their building and zoning regulations – that is, the legally permissible living space in relation to the size of the plot. As a result, many plots now allow for a significantly larger residential property than was possible at the time of purchase.

Especially with small single-family houses with large gardens, it often makes sense to create additional residential units or significantly expand the existing ones through an extension or renovation. Both a ground-level extension and the construction of new floors are possible depending on the individual case. This in turn opens up numerous attractive opportunities for you, whether through renting out the additional apartments or achieving a higher selling price. While constructing a completely new building instead of the existing one is possible, it is not necessarily required. Our real estate agents assess your property individually during the potential analysis and provide detailed advice on the most rewarding options.