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Switzerland

Alpine wealth preservation with strict purchase quotas.

Switzerland luxury property

Foreign purchase is quota-controlled, which is precisely why values are stable. Suitable for buyers whose priority is protection and privacy.

Where we look
Zurich · Geneva · Verbier · St. Moritz
Entry level
CHF 2M+ in permitted resort zones
Rental yield
2–3% gross
Foreign ownership
Restricted for non-residents; permitted in designated tourist zones under quota
Residency
Lump-sum taxation arrangements available in certain cantons
Taxes
Cantonal wealth and property taxes apply
Watch out for
Quota permits can take time; never assume availability in a given season.