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Guides for owners, buyers & landlords

Real numbers and honest advice on buying, selling and managing property on the Swiss Riviera.

Montreux & Vevey property market 2026: prices, rents and the investment picture

Rates hold and the premium tier is strong, but occupancy is down ~11–18% YoY. What the 2026 data means for buyers, owners and investors.

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Selling a property in Switzerland: the process and the costs (2026)

Pricing from comparables, the notary, transfer and capital-gains tax — and what you actually receive.

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Property taxes and ownership costs in Switzerland (2026)

Property tax, deemed rental value, wealth and capital-gains tax, insurance and upkeep.

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How to buy property in Switzerland: the step-by-step process (2026)

Eligibility, budget & mortgage, the notary, registration and the real costs — a complete, honest walkthrough of buying in Switzerland.

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Financing a property purchase in Switzerland: mortgage, equity and costs (2026)

The 20% equity rule, loan-to-value, amortisation and the affordability test — how Swiss mortgages actually work.

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Buying property in Switzerland as a foreigner: the LFAIE rules (2026)

Who may buy Swiss property, and when — Lex Koller, primary vs holiday homes, canton quotas and what to check first.

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Short-term vs long-term rental in Montreux: which earns more and what it takes (2026)

Nightly prices on the Riviera are holding while occupancy falls. A practical owner's comparison of Airbnb vs a long-term lease — earnings, effort and tax.

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More guides are on the way — buying & selling on the Riviera, long-term management and market data.