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Can foreigners buy real estate in Switzerland?
The answer is yes, foreigners can buy and own real estate in Switzerland, but there are strict restrictions on who exactly can do this.
Some people have the right to purchase property as any Swiss citizen, whether it’s to have it as your primary residence, holiday home, investment property, or commercial premises.
This applies to you if:
However, if you hold a Swiss B Permit, you can purchase property but only as a primary residence.
Anyone outside of these categories either isn’t allowed to purchase property or might need to apply for a license to purchase. The licensing criteria vary from canton to canton, but people who have been settled in a specific canton for five or more years are usually favored for these licenses.
Is the real estate price still going up in Switerland?
At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the house prices of Switzerland were predicted to rise in 2021 as well as 2022, which is very different from other European countries.
What is the difference between a first residence and a second residence?
Many different factors apply when looking at what kind of residence a foreigner can purchase in Switzerland.
Some foreigners are allowed to purchase a holiday home only with special permission, and it’s important to mention that several factors apply:
– The dwelling must be located in a holiday resort designated by the authorities of the canton, where quotas come into play. Keep in mind that each canton and municipality can add some restrictions of their own.
– In 2011, a people’s initiative limited the construction of second homes. As a general rule, the net floor space of the real estate can’t exceed 200 m2 and the surface area can’t exceed 1,000 m2. If you can prove a need for a larger space, these limits go up to 250 m2 and 1,500 m2 respectively.
– It’s prohibited for a family to have more than one holiday home at a time. If you, your spouse, or a child that’s under 18 already own property in Switzerland, that property must be sold before you make another purchase.
Foreigners who aren’t EU or EFTA residents and don’t hold a C permit can purchase property without authorization, but only a single-family house or owner-occupied flat in their place of residence. They can also purchase land to build on, but need to start construction within one year.
In both of these situations, the buyer must live in the property they purchased and aren’t allowed to rent it, even in part.
Even though the buyer can only purchase one residential unit, there are no limitations on the size of the living unit. However, if the property size covers more than 3,000 m2, the land registry will have to intervene and rule on if the purchase is allowed.
The buyer can decide to keep the property as a secondary or holiday residence or even rent it out if they decide to move. Additionally, they can also purchase another home, but only if it’s in a new place of residency and they plan on living in the second home permanently.
It’s strictly forbidden to move just so you can purchase multiple properties without authorization.
People from states that belong to the European Union or EFTA who commute across the border to Switzerland for work purposes with a G permit are allowed to purchase a secondary home.
This residence needs to be in the area of their place of employment and the buyer is obligated to occupy the residence for as long as they’re employed as a cross-border commuter in the area.
The buyer is forbidden for renting out the property. If the real estate surface area exceeds 1,000 m2, the land registry won’t enter a transaction immediately, but they will refer the property owner to the appropriate authorization body.
Is buying real estate in Switzerland as safe as buying gold?
Many people consider Switzerland as an ideal place to own property due to the country’s stability and excellent quality of life.
If you’re looking for a way to invest your money somewhere safe and enjoy regular returns, real estate is one of your best choices. Owning property doesn’t pay out dividends, but if the cost of renting is higher than the cost of ownership, you will make a return.
A property owner can also profit from gains in the value of their property.
Is it possible to get a residency permit when buying a property?
According to the Lex Koller legislation, there are limitations on how foreigners can buy property in Switzerland. This legislation stipulates that, just because someone owns property in Switzerland, that doesn’t give them the right to a Swiss residence permit.
Permits, as well as authorization for purchasing property, are handled differently from canton to canton.
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