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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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Legal bases of condominium ownership

Learn about the legal basis for condominium ownership in Switzerland. You will gain an overview of the rights and obligations associated with condominium ownership and how the community of condominium owners is organized.

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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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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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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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Living in old age in Limmattal - senior-friendly living can be so beautiful

Attractive and well-equipped apartments are available in the region, close to the metropolis of Zurich, for comfortable living in old age in the Limmat Valley. The senior-friendly apartments in Dietikon or other beautiful neighborhoods in the Limmat Valley meet all the requirements of the third stage of life. Senior citizens want to enjoy their leisure time in beautiful natural surroundings. At the same time, they need shopping facilities, medical care and public transport in the immediate vicinity of the property so that they can remain independent in old age. The attractive Limmat Valley scores highly with its picturesque landscape and countless opportunities for leisure activities. The partly rural structures in the region promote social interaction.

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Brokerage agreement: Points to consider

Are you planning to sell a property? Then you have a choice to make: either you sell the property yourself, which involves a lot of effort, or you hire an estate agent to do the job for you.

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Engel & Völkers Switzerland

Poststrasse 26

6300 Zug | Switzerland

Tel: +41 41 500 06 06