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Special living: Buying a flat or house in Zurich Höngg

You can buy attractive flats and houses in Zurich Höngg in a green neighbourhood with its own village character. Fantastic flats in Höngg with sweeping views of Zurich city centre, the River Limmat and Lake Zurich are available primarily in the multi-party houses in a prime location on the southern slope of the Käferberg. Property in Zurich in district 10 offer an extraordinarily high living comfort. You live just a few minutes from the city centre and the financial centre of Zurich. At the same time, you have wonderful nature right on the doorstep of your new flat with balcony and parking space or your beautiful house with garden, terrace and garage. In Höngg you live in the centre of the city and yet in the countryside. The Limmat and Käferberg border the neighbourhood, which together with neighbouring Wipkingen to the southwest forms Zurich's District 10. Both neighbourhoods run along the eastern bank of the Limmat. The neighbourhood is characterised by a wide range of local recreational opportunities, peaceful living in green surroundings with panoramic views and fantastic flats as well as high-quality houses to buy or rent in Höngg.

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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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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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The world’s top 5 most exclusive ski resorts

Engel & Völkers presents the five most exclusive ski resorts worldwide in its latest Ski Ranking.* The highest prices for ski properties are currently found in the Rocky Mountains in the US state of Colorado: Aspen leads the ranking list as the highest priced resort, followed by neighbouring Vail. Third place is shared by St. Moritz and Gstaad in Switzerland, making them the most exclusive ski regions in the Alps. Kitzbühel in Austria and Whistler in British Columbia, Canada, also rank in the Top 5. “Premium properties in ski regions are among the most sought-after second homes, as well as the most desirable investment properties. They make excellent long-term investment opportunities, especially when the financial markets are volatile, as an effective hedge against inflation – as well as providing a retreat throughout the ski season and beyond,” says Florian Hofer, Managing Director of Engel & Völkers Kitzbühel.

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Luxury real estate Zurich - living at the highest level

With Engel & Völkers Zurich Paradeplatz and Oerlikon, you have the top real estate agent at your side if you want to purchase a very special and dreamlike luxury property. With Ms. Kerstin Kühn's team, for example, you can buy high-quality apartments in Zurich that are so impressive with their exclusive furnishings and first-class location in Zurich that they clearly belong to the luxury segment. Especially in the current new construction projects in Zurich, many condominiums have particularly high-quality fittings and location location.

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Searching, finding and buying a gorgeous apartment with Engel & Völkers

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is surrounded by beautiful nature. The strategic location of Zurich and the excellent infrastructure make Zurich the city of Finance one of the most interesting places to live in Switzerland. Depending on the personal preferences for an apartment buyers are quickly faced with a limited choice of equivalent real estate in Zurich. You can buy attractive high-quality apartments in Zurich at a reasonable price with the help of our experienced real estate agents from Engel & Völkers Zurich Paradeplatz and Oerlikon. You can also benefit from our agents’ market knowledge of Zurich's real estate market. Find your dream apartment in Zurich with our E&V real estate agents, whether you want to buy, rent, or live in the property.

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Seller Guide

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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Calculating living space correctly

Anyone looking to sell their house or apartment is obliged to specify the exact area of the living space in the advertisement. But which areas actually count as living space, and how do you calculate that area accurately? Our property experts have put the most important information together for you here.

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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.

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What costs are incurred when selling property?

If you’re looking to sell your house or apartment, you should familiarise yourself with the costs involved. Because even if you sell your property without using an estate agent, you still have to pay costs such as legal fees and property transfer tax. Read on to find out exactly what these are.

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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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Real Estate Agent Guide

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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Overview of the latest lifestyle articles

The world’s top 5 most exclusive ski resorts

Engel & Völkers presents the five most exclusive ski resorts worldwide in its latest Ski Ranking.* The highest prices for ski properties are currently found in the Rocky Mountains in the US state of Colorado: Aspen leads the ranking list as the highest priced resort, followed by neighbouring Vail. Third place is shared by St. Moritz and Gstaad in Switzerland, making them the most exclusive ski regions in the Alps. Kitzbühel in Austria and Whistler in British Columbia, Canada, also rank in the Top 5. “Premium properties in ski regions are among the most sought-after second homes, as well as the most desirable investment properties. They make excellent long-term investment opportunities, especially when the financial markets are volatile, as an effective hedge against inflation – as well as providing a retreat throughout the ski season and beyond,” says Florian Hofer, Managing Director of Engel & Völkers Kitzbühel.

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Real Estate Guide

Assembly of the owners and management of the condominium

The community of co-owners meets at least once a year at the assembly, where they are informed about community matters and make resolutions. Motions may be brought before the assembly, subject to the observance of regulatory deadlines. In order to guarantee that the assembly proceed smoothly, it is worth sending the condominium owners a corresponding agenda list in advance and, if necessary, to attach appropriate offers for upcoming work.

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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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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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Heating renovation in existing properties - what you need to know

The renovation and updating of the heating has become a key issue, especially for existing properties, and should always be given top priority when buying a property. In addition to personal values surrounding environmental protection, future political requirements to replace fossil heat generation in residential buildings should also not be underestimated.

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What needs to be taken into account when purchasing a condominium?

There are a number of important points to consider when purchasing a condominium. It is vital that not only an excerpt from the land register be available for inspection, or a cadastral plan, for the housing unit intended to be purchased, but also for the main land plot on which this housing unit is located.

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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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