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Inheritance law in Switzerland: What is there to consider to when inheriting property?

With the help of the Swiss Civil Code, inheritance law in Switzerland governs succession, provided that the deceased has not left a will. The so-called parentelic system of succession determines which heirs are the main heirs to the inheritance and how large their share of the estate is. Especially with large hereditary communities, it is advisable to write a will in time. If property such as a house, land or an owner-occupied flat is in the estate, a will prevents disputes among the heirs. In addition, you distribute your inheritance to the heirs who appreciate your estate.

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Should I sell or rent out my house?

We'll show you what factors you should consider when making this important decision and how you can compare the long-term pros and cons of both options.

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02.10.2026

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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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Guide to Taxes and Real Estate in Switzerland

The most important tax questions regarding your real estate.

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09.10.2026

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When a Community of Heirs Inherits Real Property

Anyone who inherits a property along with others must make important decisions. Learn about the rights and obligations you have as a community of heirs, the options available to you, and how to avoid conflicts.

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Energy-efficient refurbishments - what you need to know

For existing properties in particular, upgrading the heating system is now a key issue that should be given high priority, even during the purchase process. In addition to personal values with regard to environmental protection and sustainability, future legal requirements, especially, are an important consideration. These are based on the model cantonal energy provisions (MuKEn 2014), which individual cantons are progressively incorporating into their energy laws.

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01.07.2026

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Security for your home - how to protect yourself properly!

The purchasing of a property is a wide-ranging matter - in the decision phase, prospective buyers concern themselves with the purchase price negotiations, the contract design, the financing, the conversion and the move. Time and again, however, it is clear that the security aspects are not being given sufficient attention.

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Notary appointment – top tips when selling a property

The sale of your house has come to an end: a buyer has been found with the help of a broker and price negotiations have been completed. Now all that’s missing is the notarial sales contract or a notarised agreement to legally conclude the transaction and register the sale with the notary. But what is in this kind of contract and what is its legal effect? Can you withdraw from a notarised agreement after it’s been signed?

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Condominium ownership explained in brief

Your own four walls at last! Would you like to buy an apartment or have you already bought your own apartment? We explain the principles of condominium ownership and show you what you should pay particular attention to as a buyer or owner.

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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.