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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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House for Bitcoin: Do cryptocurrencies have the potential to revolutionise the real estate industry?

Anyone who invested CHF 1,000 in Bitcoin five years ago can easily buy a nice flat with that money today. This is also being realised: Bitcoin millionaires are increasingly investing their money in property. But how does Bitcoin actually work and how is the hype surrounding the digital currency affecting the property market?

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Pure luxury: buying real estate with a lake view on Lake Maggiore

Do you dream of buying uniquely beautiful real estate with a lake view on Lake Maggiore? With the real estate agents from Engel & Völkers in Ascona, you can make your dream come true. Properties on Lake Maggiore with lake access offer privacy and unlimited relaxation and sport on the lake. Some of these properties have their own beach access and a jetty for your sailing boat, canoe or motorboat. Go swimming or surfing in Lake Maggiore from your own property or enjoy a tour on a stand-up paddle board. However, you don't necessarily need a property with lake access on Lake Maggiore to enjoy the scenery in this popular vacation region all year round. Fantastic properties with fabulous lake views and a large pool or wellness area transform your main or second home into a real dream property. And the many pools on Lake Maggiore, such as the Lido in Locarno, ensure plenty of bathing fun, regardless of whether you are buying an apartment, an apartment, a rustico, a villa or another attractive property with a lake view on Lake Maggiore.

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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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Guide Insurance - Comprehensive insurance coverage for private residential property

Safety is one of the most important housing needs because there is always the possibility of something going wrong and causing damage where you live and spend a lot of time. Questions about appropriate insurance solutions are therefore very diverse and individual, sometimes also requiring intensive consultation. For this reason, dealing with the topic of timely insurance for one’s own home is indispensable.

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Luxury real estate Zurich - living at the highest level

With Engel & Völkers Zurich Paradeplatz and Oerlikon, you have the top real estate agent at your side if you want to purchase a very special and dreamlike luxury property. With Ms. Kerstin Kühn's team, for example, you can buy high-quality apartments in Zurich that are so impressive with their exclusive furnishings and first-class location in Zurich that they clearly belong to the luxury segment. Especially in the current new construction projects in Zurich, many condominiums have particularly high-quality fittings and location location.

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Your real estate agent for commercial properties in the city of Zug & surrounding area

At Engel & Völkers Commercial Central Switzerland, we specialize in the professional marketing of investment properties and commercial real estate in Zug. From our office in the city of Zug, we manage transactions across all municipalities in the canton. Our market coverage includes Baar, Risch (Rotkreuz), Steinhausen, Cham, Hünenberg, Neuheim, Menzingen, Walchwil, Unterägeri and Oberägeri. With in-depth local expertise and a strong international network, we position your commercial or investment property strategically within the Zug real estate market — precise, targeted, and results-driven.

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