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Buying, selling, renovating or inheriting: there are many questions around home ownership that deserve well-founded answers. With our free guides, we provide you with practical expert knowledge on the most important topics in the Swiss property market. From property financing and accurate pricing to energy-efficient renovation and legal questions around inheritance and divorce: we’ve summarised our clients’ most common concerns into concise guides. This knowledge is based on our daily work as a property company in Zug and Zurich, as well as on many years of experience in marketing and valuing residential and investment properties across German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Managing your property<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Considering hiring an external service provider for the administrative and technical tasks of your property? This guide explains what to look for and how to find the right property manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Energy-efficient renovation<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A quarter of national energy consumption comes from private households \u2013 making energy saving an increasingly important topic for owners. Subsidies open up opportunities, but government regulation also brings challenges. This guide gives you the overview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Property in inheritance cases<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Carefully compiled expert knowledge on inherited property. Which laws and deadlines must be observed? And which usage option is most advantageous for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Property in divorce<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Save your nerves and time. Arm yourself with current expert knowledge and avoid the most common mistakes when dividing a property in a divorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Property financing<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Before buying comes financing \u2013 and with it the most important questions: What can I afford? Will the bank play along? What conditions can I expect? This guide also covers refinancing and follow-up financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buying a property<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Buying your own property is often one of the largest investments of a lifetime. This guide explains every step of the purchase process in detail and shows how to avoid typical mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Private property sale<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Arm yourself with current expert knowledge and avoid the most common pitfalls. From housing market analysis to negotiations, learn how to protect your interests and achieve the top price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Determining the right property price<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The right price is crucial when selling: set it too high and you scare off buyers \u2013 set it too low and you lose money. This guide shows you the path to a market-appropriate price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Renovating a property<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

From the first collection of ideas to the acceptance of the contractors’ work, this guide shows you how to transform your property into a renovated gem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Living in old age<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sell, renovate for accessibility or choose assisted living? What should happen to the property in old age deserves careful thought. This compact guide answers the key questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A guide builds knowledge \u2013 but every situation is unique. If you have specific questions about your property, get in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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