


Guide to investment alternatives
Reinvesting proceeds from a sale
- 10 min read

Real estate gains tax
This tax is determined from the difference between a property’s purchase price and its sale price. Has the property currently being sold increased in value over time? If so, the real estate gains tax goes up correspondingly. However, the vendor may be able to claim investments or expenses here in order to reduce the tax burden.
- 4 min read

The real estate price development for residential real estate in Switzerland 2025

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.

The ultimate guide to selling your appartment in Switzerland
Do you have plans to sell your previously occupied or rented condominium? Current market developments can make the decision quite easy for you. However, many questions remain unanswered:

Selling your property on your own: the important stuff
Why do people decide to sell their property privately? For most people, the cost factor is quite obviously the issue - if there is no broker's commission, then the profit is theoretically higher. However, since selling real estate is not something you do very often in your life, vendors definitely need to plan well. It’s important to have a solid sales strategy and also to avoid certain pitfalls resulting in subsequent costs or even cancellations.

Bidding process as a strategy for selling a property
Our guide to the bidding process when selling a property

Property sales: Tips and checklist
Your property is among your greatest assets, whether it be an apartment or a house. It is correspondingly important to avoid mistakes when selling it and to prepare yourself as thoroughly as possible.
- 3 min read

Right of pre-emption
Facts about the topic of the right of pre-emption for real estate
- 4 min read

How to Calculate the Market Value of Property
When selling a property, there is a lot to consider. One of the most important points is determining the sales price. This serves as an objective assessment of the current value of the property and forms the basis for price negotiations.

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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