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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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What are my obligations after buying a property?

Those who go from renting to owning are usually full of excitement at the prospect of having their own home. But in addition to the rights you benefit from when you purchase property in Switzerland, you also have new obligations that you need to be aware of.

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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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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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Property - related taxes Advisor

Property ownership can result in a variety of taxes. These are generally determined by the location of the property – namely, in the canton where the property is located. This means that one person owning property in various cantons may be liable to pay taxes to different cantons. In such cases, different cantonal taxation systems come into effect, with the result that the taxation of property can easily become a rather complicated issue.

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Condominium ownership - Renovation fund and value of a share

The creation of a renovation fund is not required by law. However, if the regulations provide for the establishment of a renovation fund, this provision must be complied with. It is advisable to create the renovation fund already in the first year after completion of the property. The contributions paid in are earmarked and serve to maintain the value of the property. They are intended in particular for future renovation work, such as on the roof, building technology or on the building envelope.

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