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Practical knowledge about investment properties in Switzerland.
Your First Apartment as an Investment: A Real-World Experience Report
What happens when you buy your first apartment as an investment property? An honest experience report covering all the mistakes and lessons learned.
6 Free Swiss Real Estate Calculators You Need
From affordability to buy vs. rent: six free tools that answer the questions Swiss property buyers and investors ask most.
Taxes on Investment Properties in Switzerland: What You Need to Know
Mortgage interest deduction, maintenance deduction, property tax, and capital gains tax: how taxes affect the yield of your investment property.
Buying an Investment Property: Checklist for Investors
From location selection to yield analysis: the complete checklist for buying an investment property in Switzerland.
Real Estate vs. ETF: Which Investment Suits You?
Investment property or equity ETF? An honest comparison of the two most popular investment strategies in Switzerland.
Gross Yield vs. Net Yield vs. Return on Equity
The three most important yield metrics for property investors compared: formulas, examples, and when each metric is relevant.
Calculating the Cashflow of an Investment Property
Know all income and expenses and correctly calculate the monthly cashflow of a Swiss investment property.
Yield Calculation for Swiss Real Estate: How to Calculate the Return
Calculate the gross yield, net yield, and return on equity of a Swiss investment property step by step -- with formulas and examples.
Affordability for Investment Properties: How the Bank Calculates
The one-third rule, imputed interest rate, and FINMA guidelines -- everything you need to know about the affordability calculation for Swiss investment properties.
SARON or Fixed-Rate Mortgage: Investor Strategy
Flexibility or security? SARON and fixed-rate mortgages compared, specifically for investors with rental properties.
From Your First Apartment to a Portfolio: How to Scale
You own one investment property and want to grow. Here is how to build a real estate portfolio step by step.
Tenant Selection: How to Find Reliable Tenants
The right tenant selection determines your cashflow and peace of mind. Here is how to proceed professionally and avoid costly mistakes.
Swiss Tenancy Law: The 10 Most Important Rules for Landlords
Termination, rent increases, defect remediation: the 10 rules every landlord in Switzerland needs to know.
Old Building or New Build: Which Delivers Higher Returns?
Old buildings are cheaper, new builds are lower maintenance. But which strategy delivers better returns? A comparison with real numbers.
Condominium Ownership as an Investment: Opportunities and Pitfalls
Renting out a condo sounds simple. But condominium ownership (Stockwerkeigentum) has unique features that investors need to know.
Inflation and Real Estate: Does Concrete Gold Really Protect You?
Real estate is considered a hedge against inflation. But is that really true? A nuanced analysis for Swiss investors.
Avoiding Vacancy: 7 Strategies That Actually Work
Vacancy eats into your returns. These 7 strategies help you rent out your apartment quickly and sustainably.
Renovate or Sell? How to Make the Right Decision
Your investment property needs renovation. Is the investment worth it, or is selling the better option? A decision-making framework.
Investment Property Mortgage: Negotiate the Best Terms
Banks treat investment properties differently from owner-occupied homes. Here is how to still get good mortgage terms.