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Buying real estate: legal review points
The key legal review points before buying real estate in Switzerland: land register, encumbrances, financing and contract.
Format
PDF · 8 pages
Last updated
November 2025
Version
1.0
Access
Directly available
Legal reference
Switzerland
Responsible
Müller Paparis, real estate & tenancy practice
Zweck
This checklist helps buyers capture and review the key legal points before purchasing real estate in Switzerland.
Enthalten
- Land register extract and encumbrances
- Easements and land charges
- Building permits and zoning rules
- Condominium ownership: regulations and reserves
- Purchase price financing and equity
- Notarial process and appointments
- Taxes and property transfer fees
Not included
- Individual tax advice
- Technical building condition survey
- Conduct of negotiations
Zielgruppe
Private clients & families
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