Real estate in Switzerland

The following remarks aim to give a rough overview of acquisition and rental of real estate in Switzerland with respect to legal aspects. Due to the broad scope of the subject the article has to focus on few important points:

  • Sale and purchase of real estate in general

  • Specific questions on the acquisition of real estate by persons abroad

  • Rental agreements

Sale and purchase of real estate may entail various tax consequences. However, as the tax systems differ from canton to canton, this subject will not be treated in detail.
 

Applicable law

Detailed information

      Acquisition of real estate by persons abroad

      Sale and purchase of real estate

      Rental agreements

Frequently asked questions

Useful links

 

This site has been prepared by

Dr. iur. Thomas Wetzel
Wenger Plattner
Goldbach-Center
Seestrasse 39
8700 Küsnacht-Zürich
Switzerland

Phone +41 43 222 38 00
Fax +41 43 222 38 01
E-Mail: thomas.wetzel@wenger-plattner.ch

www.wenger-plattner.ch
 

Related publication: Swiss Property Law

April 2006