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If a property is sold at a profit in the canton of Graubünden, the seller must pay property gains tax. How the tax is calculated, the main deductions and in which cases a deferral is permitted.
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Buyer
Whether it's a small oasis in the mountains or a vacation apartment with a lake view in Ticino, second homes in Switzerland are a sought-after luxury. But they are also clearly regulated. Here's what you need to know about buying second homes and the tax implications.
How lifestyle and wellness are redefining premium property
Summer 2025 confirms a growing trend: the interest of foreign citizens in Lugano is increasingly pronounced.
Seller
Are you selling a property in the canton of Vaud? You’ll owe property gains tax on the profit you make. Learn how the tax is calculated, the most important deductions, and in which cases a deferral is allowed.
How lifestyle and wellness are redefining premium property
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Intelligent solutions for buying, selling and property assessment
Agent
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These are the four key attributes you need as a real estate consultant.
Are you feeling fed up with your current job and looking for new opportunities to develop professionally? Are you interested in the real estate sector and can envisage embarking on a new career as a real estate agent? Then read on!
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Peter Frigo is the founder of Engel & Völkers Master License Residential in Switzerland. Find out more about Peter Frigo and the founding and development of Engel & Völkers in Switzerland in the following interview.
Lifestyle
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is surrounded by beautiful nature. The strategic location of Zurich and the excellent infrastructure make Zurich the city of Finance one of the most interesting places to live in Switzerland. Depending on the personal preferences for an apartment buyers are quickly faced with a limited choice of equivalent real estate in Zurich. You can buy attractive high-quality apartments in Zurich at a reasonable price with the help of our experienced real estate agents from Engel & Völkers Zurich Paradeplatz and Oerlikon. You can also benefit from our agents’ market knowledge of Zurich's real estate market. Find your dream apartment in Zurich with our E&V real estate agents, whether you want to buy, rent, or live in the property.
Zug is a canton in German-speaking Switzerland and is part of the greater Central Switzerland region (Central Switzerland) and the Zurich metropolitan region. Zug is one of the smallest cantons in Switzerland, but with a population of 126,837 (31 December 2018) and 500 inhabitants per square kilometer, it has a high population density by Swiss standards.
Majestic mountains, blue water and exotic palm trees: this charming charming scenic combination awaits you around the unique properties on Lake Maggiore in Switzerland. The northern part of Lake Maggiore also scores with the best of two countries - the Italian way of life, Mediterranean climate, Ticino cuisine and Swiss noblesse. Find out more about the fascinating properties on Lake Maggiore in Switzerland from our Engel & Völkers real estate agents in Ascona.
Guides
Renting a property often involves more work and financial outlay than selling a property. With a sale, the contractual relationship between buyer and seller usually ends when the purchase price is paid. It is not relevant whether the future owner will treat the building with care or not. Exactly the opposite is true for renting! Here you are entering into a longer contract – one that may often last for many years.
The income value is used to value real estate based on its expected long-term return. Learn how the calculation works, which factors are decisive, and where the limitations of this method lie.
Purchasing condominium ownership involves specific legal and organizational considerations. This article outlines which documents and regulations should be carefully reviewed before buying – from land register extracts and easements to the regulations and the renewal fund. It provides prospective buyers with a concise guide to making a well-informed decision.
Contact
Engel & Völkers Switzerland
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6300 Zug | Switzerland
Tel: +41 41 500 06 06