Swiss citizens face restrictions when acquiring real estate property in Italy due to the principle of reciprocity enshrined in Italian legislation. In fact, through the principle of reciprocity anchored.

Ab dem 1. Oktober 2024 dürfen aufgrund der Anpassung des Zweitwohnungsgesetz neu beim Umbau altrechtlicher Wohnungen auch...

In Switzerland, property transfer requires a notarized public deed for legal security and transparency. The notary ensures the legal compliance of the contract and informs the parties of the fiscal and civil implications.

In Switzerland, the short-term rental of private living space has become increasingly widespread, with Airbnb being the most frequently used platform.

Per 1. Oktober 2025 treten gewisse formale Änderungen für Mietzinserhöhungen in Kraft:

The Swiss real estate market has recently shifted, with institutional investors like pension funds and insurance companies largely stepping back and acting more as sellers than buyers...

At its meeting of 20 June 2018, the Federal Council decided to waive the originally planned revision of the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad ("Lex Koller").

Real estate transactions in Switzerland are complex and multifaceted, requiring a solid grasp of relevant laws, procedures, and risks. This article offers an brief overview of the sector, which ranges from residential and luxury property sales to the transfer of full real estate portfolios.

Die Vernehmlassung zur Verschärfung der Lex Koller verzögert sich. Die ursprünglich für Juni 2025 angekündigte Vernehmlassung soll neu im April 2026 eröffnet werden.

Egal, ob Sie zum ersten Mal in Italien eine Immobilie kaufen oder bereits Erfahrung gesammelt haben – dieser kostenlose Leitfaden bietet Ihnen klare, umfassende Informationen...

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A reform of the Swiss contractual law effective January 1, 2026, will strengthen protections for buyers in real estate sales and construction contracts. The law introduces a mandatory minimum period of 60 days...

On March 10, 2017, the goverment opened the consultation process ending on June 30, 2017, by presenting the draft legislation.

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The Zurich Tenancy Court, a specialized court for disputes amongst tenants and landlords - ruled in a decision published this week that a tenant is basically allowed to provide his or her apartment via Airbnb to paying guests...

First, the acquisition of residential real property in Switzerland is restricted for foreign individuals and companies, although exceptions apply, such as for citizens of the European Union.

Am 1. November 2025 treten im Kanton Basel-Stadt Änderungen beim Wohnraumschutz in Kraft. Neben Anpassungen bei der Organisation...

Since 26 January 2026, the Valais land registry has instructed notaries to no longer execute any deeds of sale (including forward sale, conditional sale, promise of sale, pre-emption agreement, etc.)...

In the context of real estate, a right of pre-emption allows an entitled person to purchase a property before the seller transfers ownership to a third party.

Vorkaufsrechte an Grundstücken sind in der Immobilienpraxis weit verbreitet. Vertraglich werden solche oft in Mietverträgen oder aber in speziellen Vorkaufsverträgen