Buyer's Guide
The Property Purchase Process
A step-by-step explanation of the Swiss property purchase process, from starting your search and making an offer through to the notarial deed and key handover.
20 articles
How to Buy Property in Montreux: Step-by-Step Process
A complete step-by-step guide to the property purchase process in Montreux.
Read →How a Property Purchase Works in Switzerland
An overview of the Swiss property purchase process from offer to completion.
Read →How to Start a Property Search in Montreux
Practical guidance on beginning a property search in Montreux effectively.
Read →How to Make an Offer on a Swiss Property
The process and conventions for making a property offer in Switzerland.
Read →Reservation Agreements in Swiss Real Estate
What a reservation agreement is, what it covers and what it does not guarantee.
Read →The Role of the Notary in a Swiss Property Purchase
What the notary does in a Swiss property transaction and why their role is central.
Read →Documents Required to Buy Property in Switzerland
The documents buyers need to prepare and provide during a Swiss property purchase.
Read →Property Due Diligence in Switzerland
What due diligence involves in a Swiss property transaction and what buyers should verify.
Read →How Long Does a Property Purchase Take in Switzerland?
Typical timelines for completing a property purchase in Switzerland.
Read →What Happens Between the Offer and Completion?
The stages and key events between an accepted offer and the completion of a Swiss property purchase.
Read →Swiss Land Register Extract Explained
What the Swiss land register extract contains and why it matters to buyers.
Read →Buying an Apartment in PPE Ownership
What PPE ownership means in practice and what buyers of PPE apartments need to know.
Read →What Is PPE Ownership in Switzerland?
A clear explanation of the PPE (propriété par étages) ownership structure in Switzerland.
Read →What to Check Before Buying an Apartment in Switzerland
A practical checklist of points to verify before committing to an apartment purchase.
Read →Building Inspection and Renovation Risks
How to assess the condition of a property and understand renovation risks before buying.
Read →Understanding Easements and Property Restrictions
What easements and registered restrictions mean for property owners in Switzerland.
Read →What Is Included in a Swiss Property Sale?
What fixtures, fittings and items are typically included or excluded in a Swiss property sale.
Read →When Is the Purchase Price Paid?
How and when the purchase price is transferred in a Swiss property transaction.
Read →When Does the Buyer Receive the Keys?
The process and timing of key handover in a Swiss property purchase.
Read →Property Handover and Final Inspection
What happens at the final property handover and what buyers should check.
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