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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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The current development of property prices in Zurich

Overall economic development in Switzerland is comparatively robust despite the ongoing global geopolitical tensions and the economic challenges in some countries and industries. This makes it all the more interesting to look at property prices in Zurich and the expected development of the property market in the region.

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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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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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Rights and obligations in condominium ownership

The acquisition and holding of a condominium are linked to numerous rights and obligations. The most important regulations and decrees concerning condominium ownership are the following:

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Brokerage commission for property sales

If you wish sell your property, you have many options. You can sell the property yourself – to do this, most vendors place listings in the appropriate online real estate portals. This is extremely economical as well as practical since these websites are specifically visited by prospective buyers searching for properties. As a vendor, you must of course take care to provide as much important information as possible since prospective purchasers can filter their searches according to various criteria. We have put together additional tips for you in this informational chart on the subject of selling property on your own.

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Engel & Völkers Switzerland

Poststrasse 26

6300 Zug | Switzerland

Tel: +41 41 500 06 06