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The Home Purchase Process in Switzerland: From Offer to Land Register

The steps, the role of the notary and how long each part takes.

5 min read · Mortgage & Property

Buying a home follows a clear sequence. Knowing it helps you avoid delays.

Before the offer

Get a bank pre-approval, check the documents and consider an independent valuation. For flats, read the regulations and the renewal fund details.

Minimum equity (20 %)CHF 180’000

Of which hard cash (10 %)CHF 90’000

Closing costsCHF 27’000

Cash needed on closing day (hard equity + costs)CHF 117’000

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The contract

A reservation agreement, often with a deposit.
The notarised purchase contract and the mortgage documents.
Registration in the land register, which makes you the owner.

Closing

Payment, handover and key transfer follow within weeks of signing. Have the cash for fees ready. Plan it with the equity and closing cost calculator.

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Estimate transfer tax and land-registry fees for a Swiss property purchase.

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