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Finding Your Ideal Property: Tips for Buyers

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Selling Real Estate Successfully – Strategies, Tips, and Insights for Property Owners

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    Everything you need to know about property gains tax in the canton of Zug

    Anyone who sells a property in the canton of Zug at a profit must pay property gains tax. In this article, you can find out how the tax is calculated, see some examples of the calculations, and discover in which cases a deferral is possible.

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    • 17.07.2026
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    Real estate gains tax in Zurich: Everything you need to know

    Anyone who sells a property in the Canton of Zurich at a profit is required to pay Real Estate Gains Tax. Find out how the tax is calculated, including a practical example, and learn in which cases a tax deferral may be granted.

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    • 24.06.2026
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Lifestyle

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    The canton of Zug - Switzerland's tax haven

    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.

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    The world’s top 5 most exclusive ski resorts

    Engel & Völkers presents this year’s ski ranking, highlighting the five most exclusive ski destinations worldwide. According to the latest survey by the globally operating real estate service provider, the most exclusive ski properties are currently found in the Swiss Alps: Gstaad in the Saanenland tops the ranking as the location with the highest real estate prices, followed by the prestigious ski resort of St. Moritz in Graubünden. Aspen, in the U.S. state of Colorado, takes third place, making it the most exclusive ski region in the Rocky Mountains. Neighboring Vail, as well as Park City in Utah, also rank among the five most sought-after winter destinations worldwide.

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    Searching, finding and buying a gorgeous apartment with Engel & Völkers

    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.

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    Rental guide for owners of residential real estate

    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.

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    Condominium ownership explained in brief

    Your own four walls at last! Would you like to buy an apartment or have you already bought your own apartment? We explain the principles of condominium ownership and show you what you should pay particular attention to as a buyer or owner.

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