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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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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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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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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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Property transfer tax

The property transfer tax is generally levied as a legal transaction tax when the property is transferred. Whether or not a profit was made on the property transaction is irrelevant – it can even be due in the case of losses. What is significant, however, is the canton in which the transfer took place.

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Buy a villa in Zurich - Prestigious properties at Engel & Völkers Zurich Paradeplatz & Oerlikon

In the largest city in Switzerland and the surrounding canton, there is a considerable demand for housing, such as a comfortable villa, a single-family house with a garden or a modern condominium. At the same time, the big city is one of the most important financial centers in the world, which means that a lot of money flows into the entire canton. Accordingly, the interest in buying an attractive and spacious villa in Zurich is also large.

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First letting in Zurich - living in a new building

Apartments for first-time rent in Zurich are in demand like never before: there is a great great demand for apartments and houses, especially in the city. For this reason, modern Real estate in Zurich in almost all districts. Numerous New building projects in Zurich are currently being planned, under construction or already close to completion. Are you looking for a beautiful apartment to rent for the first time in Zurich? With Engel & Völkers in Zurich at Paradeplatz and Oerlikon, you have the choice of a high-quality Buy an apartment in Zurich or rent one of the modern apartments for first occupancy. Mrs Kerstin Kühn and her team will be happy to inform you about current and future properties in the new building for first-time tenants in the city of Zurich.

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What needs to be taken into account when purchasing a condominium?

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.

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Assembly of the owners and management of the condominium

Learn how the Assembly of the owners functions as the central decision-making and organizational body of a condominium owners' association and what significance the meeting has for the administration and common property.

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Engel & Völkers Switzerland

Poststrasse 26

6300 Zug | Switzerland

Tel: +41 41 500 06 06