Buyer's Guide
Foreign Buyers and Lex Koller
A clear explanation of the rules governing property acquisition in Switzerland by foreign nationals, non-residents and holders of various residence permits.
20 articles
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Montreux?
An overview of who can buy property in Montreux and under what conditions.
Read →Lex Koller Explained: Buying Property in Switzerland as a Foreigner
A plain-language explanation of the Lex Koller law and how it affects foreign property buyers.
Read →Buying a Holiday Home in Montreux Under Lex Koller
How Lex Koller applies to holiday home purchases by foreign buyers in Montreux.
Read →Foreign Buyer Eligible Properties in Montreux
What the "Foreign Buyer Eligible" designation means and how to identify qualifying properties.
Read →Foreign Buyer Eligible: What Does It Mean?
A detailed explanation of the Foreign Buyer Eligible status and its practical implications.
Read →Foreigners Authorised Property: What Does the Term Mean?
Understanding the "Foreigners Authorised" property classification in Swiss real estate.
Read →Can Non-Residents Buy Property in Switzerland?
The rules and restrictions that apply to non-resident buyers of Swiss property.
Read →Can EU and EFTA Citizens Buy Property in Switzerland?
How EU and EFTA citizenship affects property purchase rights in Switzerland.
Read →Buying Property in Switzerland with a B Residence Permit
What B permit holders can and cannot purchase under Swiss property law.
Read →Buying Property in Switzerland with a C Residence Permit
How a C permit changes property purchase rights compared to other permit categories.
Read →Can UK Citizens Buy Property in Switzerland?
Property purchase rules for British nationals following the end of free movement.
Read →Can American Citizens Buy Property in Switzerland?
What US citizens need to know about buying property in Switzerland.
Read →Can Middle Eastern Buyers Purchase Property in Switzerland?
Property purchase rules and eligibility for buyers from Middle Eastern countries.
Read →Lex Koller Property Size and Use Restrictions
The size limits, permitted uses and restrictions that apply to Lex Koller-regulated properties.
Read →Lex Koller Quotas in Vaud and Montreux
How annual cantonal quotas work and what they mean for buyers in Vaud and Montreux.
Read →How to Apply for Lex Koller Authorisation
The steps involved in applying for cantonal authorisation under Lex Koller.
Read →How Long Does Lex Koller Approval Take?
Typical timelines for Lex Koller authorisation and what can affect processing time.
Read →Can a Foreign Buyer Rent Out a Swiss Property?
Rules on rental use of properties purchased under Lex Koller authorisation.
Read →Can a Foreign Buyer Resell Property in Switzerland?
Conditions and restrictions on reselling a property acquired under Lex Koller.
Read →Foreign Buyer Eligibility: Questions to Ask Before Viewing a Property
A practical checklist of eligibility questions to clarify before arranging a property viewing.
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