Real estate in Switzerland (profitable)

Investing in real estate in Switzerland, whether to live there or to generate a return, requires an understanding of the specifics of the local market. In this category, I share my analyses, profitability calculations, and experience with projects such as co-living and club deals. You will find guides on mortgage financing, ancillary costs, and best practices for evaluating an opportunity. My goal: to give you concrete tools to make your real estate project a success.

Recent Articles

Mortgages in Switzerland: compare banks and avoid pitfalls
Aug, 22 2016

Mortgages in Switzerland: compare banks and avoid pitfalls

How to negotiate your mortgage in Switzerland after finding a property: comparing banks, warning signs, and costly mistakes to avoid.

Visiting a property in Switzerland: questions and mistakes to avoid
Jul, 17 2016

Visiting a property in Switzerland: questions and mistakes to avoid

How to make a successful property viewing in Switzerland: questions to ask, pitfalls to avoid, and practical advice for better negotiation.

Searching for real estate in Switzerland: tools and methods
Jun, 24 2016

Searching for real estate in Switzerland: tools and methods

Where and how to search for real estate in Switzerland: portals, agency newsletters, and personal networks to find real opportunities.

Defining your criteria for buying real estate in Switzerland: the right 'what'
Jun, 1 2016

Defining your criteria for buying real estate in Switzerland: the right 'what'

How to define the right criteria for buying in Switzerland: location, property type, size, budget, and Mustachian compromise before starting your search.

Mortgage capacity in Switzerland: calculation and rules before buying
Apr, 24 2016

Mortgage capacity in Switzerland: calculation and rules before buying

How to calculate your mortgage capacity in Switzerland before buying. Banking rules, 2nd and 3rd pillars, concrete examples to avoid disappointment.

We signed for our new home in Switzerland!!!
Jul, 20 2015

We signed for our new home in Switzerland!!!

We bought our apartment in Switzerland. Feedback after signing at the notary's office and thoughts on renting vs. buying.

We are (close to) buying our first home in Switzerland!!!
Jul, 9 2015

We are (close to) buying our first home in Switzerland!!!

Someone said that plans are made to be changed! This time it will be for the better as our long awaited financial goal to buy our home might happened more than one year before the expected date! We can't wait to be at the notary office - hopefully!

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