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Low-tax communities in the Glattal - Pfannenstiel

Beautiful and attractive living has a lot to do with the municipality and the location within it. An important factor for the attractiveness of a municipality is the tax rate. In this blog, Engel & Völkers Wallisellen would like to show you the municipalities with the lowest tax rates in the Glattal and Pfannenstiel regions, our sales region, and the advantages of these municipalities.

Co-ownership: buying or owning a property jointly

Sole ownership, joint ownership, co-ownership – when buying a property, there are different forms of home ownership. Co-ownership in particular is widespread in Switzerland. Whether you’re siblings, a married couple or business partners, it’s important to be aware of the differences, pros and cons.

Luxury Real Estate in Switzerland – by Engel & Völkers

A rustic chalet in the Alps, a stately villa on Lake Zurich, or a stylish penthouse in one of the most sought-after locations in Zurich, Geneva, or Zug—the Swiss luxury real estate market is as exclusive as it is diverse. Luxury properties in Switzerland are defined by far more than just generous living space, numerous rooms, or a high purchase price. Rather, it is the keen attention to detail, first-class craftsmanship, architectural sophistication, and the use of the highest-quality materials that define the unique character of such a property.

Special living: Buying a flat or house in Zurich Höngg

You can buy attractive flats and houses in Zurich Höngg in a green neighbourhood with its own village character. Fantastic flats in Höngg with sweeping views of Zurich city centre, the River Limmat and Lake Zurich are available primarily in the multi-party houses in a prime location on the southern slope of the Käferberg. Property in Zurich in district 10 offer an extraordinarily high living comfort. You live just a few minutes from the city centre and the financial centre of Zurich. At the same time, you have wonderful nature right on the doorstep of your new flat with balcony and parking space or your beautiful house with garden, terrace and garage. In Höngg you live in the centre of the city and yet in the countryside. The Limmat and Käferberg border the neighbourhood, which together with neighbouring Wipkingen to the southwest forms Zurich's District 10. Both neighbourhoods run along the eastern bank of the Limmat. The neighbourhood is characterised by a wide range of local recreational opportunities, peaceful living in green surroundings with panoramic views and fantastic flats as well as high-quality houses to buy or rent in Höngg.

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.

Palaces, castles, manor houses - living like a king in France

Living like a fairy tale in a beautiful chateau, a magnificent castle or a stately manor house - it's not just girls' dreams that come true when they think about it. Palaces, castles and manor houses are associated with numerous stories and take us back to a time long before and long after. Receptions in grand halls, knightly banquets or intoxicating parties were celebrated in these historic buildings. And with irrepressible endurance, these unique buildings are also very close to the Lucerne region.