Category: Living trends in Switzerland

The archive contains further blog posts that tie in with this topic and open up new perspectives.

Property financing

The most important asset classes in Switzerland and how to make the right choice

Anyone looking to build or preserve wealth over the long term faces a key question: Which investment option best suits their goals? In Switzerland, investors have numerous options – from stocks and bonds to money market products and funds, as well as alternative investments and real estate. Each asset class offers different opportunities and risks.

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Living trends in Switzerland

Tax haven Switzerland: Reality, perception and economic significance

Switzerland is often considered a tax haven – but the reality is more nuanced. Learn how the Swiss tax system works, why the country remains an attractive location, and what role real estate and regional differences play. Professional analysis with a focus on business and investment.

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Property market Switzerland

How long does a real estate sale take in Switzerland?

Anyone wanting to sell a property in Switzerland will sooner or later ask themselves the same crucial question: How long does the sales process actually take? There's no single answer, as the duration depends on various factors – from the location and price to the chosen marketing strategy.

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Counsellor

Great Wealth Transfer: How money is changing the Swiss property market

The so-called Great Wealth Transfer - the massive transfer of wealth from baby boomers to the next generation - will have a lasting impact on the property market in Switzerland in the coming years. Experts estimate that trillions of US dollars in assets worldwide, including around USD 4.6 trillion in property, will be transferred to Gen X and millennials over the next ten years.

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Property market Switzerland

Property gains tax in Switzerland: a comparison of the cantons

Property gains tax applies to anyone who sells a property or land in Switzerland. It is levied on the profit made between purchase and sale. The amount of tax varies greatly from canton to canton and depends, among other things, on the length of ownership, the amount of profit and possible deductions.

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