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Can a foreigner buy more than one property in Switzerland?
A foreigner may buy more than one property in Switzerland in these exceptional cases:
- A foreigner who has been resident in Switzerland for several years and has a Swiss C permit is treated like a Swiss citizen and may buy more than one residential property.
- A foreigner who is resident in Switzerland and has Swiss B permit may buy more than one residential property if they have an EU passport.
- A foreigner who is resident in Switzerland who has a UK passport may only buy more than one residential property if they obtained their B permit before Brexit (1 January 2021).
- A foreigner who has any other non-EU passport may only buy one residential property in Switzerland even if they have a B permit.
- A foreigner or may buy multiple units in a property which is classed as a “hotel serviced” apartment even if they are not resident in Switzerland.
Information correct as of 13th January 2025. This may change as rules and regulations change often, so please contact us directly if you have any specific enquiries.
- A foreigner who has been resident in Switzerland for several years and has a Swiss C permit is treated like a Swiss citizen and may buy more than one residential property.
- A foreigner who is resident in Switzerland and has Swiss B permit may buy more than one residential property if they have an EU passport.
- A foreigner who is resident in Switzerland who has a UK passport may only buy more than one residential property if they obtained their B permit before Brexit (1 January 2021).
- A foreigner who has any other non-EU passport may only buy one residential property in Switzerland even if they have a B permit.
- A foreigner or may buy multiple units in a property which is classed as a “hotel serviced” apartment even if they are not resident in Switzerland.
Information correct as of 13th January 2025. This may change as rules and regulations change often, so please contact us directly if you have any specific enquiries.
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