How NOT to buy property in Switzerland: An opinionated guide that reads like a t

Description: How NOT to buy property in Switzerland by Enrico Borger Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This book is a guide in the minefield of Swiss real estate, narrated by a serial buyer who made plenty of mistakes so that you dont have to. ContentsHouse hunting in a tricky marketReal estate as an investmentPrice levels and market cyclesMortgage & tax optimisationThe risks and rewards of off-plan buyingChalets as second homesWhy you need to read this bookReal estate in Switzerland is a funny old market. It is illiquid, opaque, of dubious value for money and generally difficult to navigate. Yet, people from the world over are drawn to it like moths to the flame. It feels as if the more inaccessible and complex it becomes, there more prospective buyers are intoxicated by it. One reason for this, I believe, is that Swiss property is all things to all people. It has long been a safe haven investment thanks to the Swiss francs legendary strength and low interest rates. However, it conveniently doubles up as a holiday destination as well as a secondary residence for long-term expatriates and economic refugees, or serves as a discreet address away from the public eye for politically exposed people. At the same time, Swiss property appeals to many an aspiring family seeking a practical and relaxed country to settle in, as well as an asset that is largely uncorrelated with the vagaries of global financial markets. Without a doubt, the Swiss property market follows its own rules, unperturbed by what happens in the rest of the world. The reason arguably lies in Switzerlands peculiar history. It is not the only country to have gone from abject poverty to considerable wealth within a matter of decades, but it stands out as having done so despite being entirely deprived of natural resources, energy and international clout, all while lacking access to maritime trade. It is hardly surprising that undergoing such a kind of rapid change in national fortunes would give rise to one or the other contradiction in the way things work, of which in the property sector there are plenty. However, time and again, when frugal habits of the rather recent past clash with the brashest and most plutocratic expectations of our time, it is fascinating to witness how it all tends to work out surprisingly well in the end. Looking back at my own real estate history in this country over the past fifteen years, including the opportunities that I seized, those that I missed, the lessons learnt, the insights gained, bullets dodged, victories clawed from the jaws of defeat, followed by defeats clawed from the jaws of victory and lessons unlearned have been so abundant that I felt compelled to put pen to paper and write a cautionary tale about it all. I had to write this book, if only because I couldnt stand the naivety of people who oddly expect everything to work like in their home country and inevitably get frustrated when that isnt the case. But there is more to it than that. This book stems from a deep-seated love-hate relationship with real estate that is seeking a productive outlet, at long last, in being turned to the service of readers. It was high time that some light was shed on this thorny subject. The local property market was literally crying out for it. And so was I. Details ISBN 2839942364 ISBN-13 9782839942362 Title How NOT to buy property in Switzerland Author Enrico Borger Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 88 Publisher Eb_house&home GE_Item_ID:160082169; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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