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THE GREAT TURNING POINT – WHY THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO CHOOSE THEIR OWN LIVES, THEIR COUNTRY AND THEIR FREEDOM

For decades, the model for success seemed set in stone: living where the work is, accepting geographical constraints, putting up with a sometimes harsh climate, rising living costs, increasing tax…

CAMBODIA – WHEN A FOREIGNER WISHES TO PURCHASE LAND IN THE KINGDOM

This is a frequently asked question, and the legal provisions on the matter are clear. Whilst foreigners are not permitted to own land directly in Cambodia, there are, however, legal and recognised…

SWITZERLAND – PROPERTY PRICES: ‘MANY PEOPLE CAN NO LONGER AFFORD TO BUY A HOME’

Due to rising property prices, the dream of owning a home is becoming increasingly out of reach in Switzerland. An expert’s view

PROPERTY – SWITZERLAND – PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE

It is well known that the best investment in the world in terms of returns remains rental property in Swiss cities such as Geneva, Zurich, Zug or Lausanne… provided you have the means… substantial…

HOUSING – IS IT STILL POSSIBLE TO BECOME A HOMEOWNER IN SWITZERLAND?

According to Eurostat statistics, fewer and fewer Swiss residents own their own home; in fact, only one in three Swiss people own their own home.

GENEVA - THE CROWDFUNDED SALE OF THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL

04 January 2020

The rental property in Bernex, which was offered to private individuals in tranches of 25,000 or 50,000 Swiss francs, has found a buyer. This is a first for the canton. The building is now owned by…

SWITZERLAND - PROPERTY - NEGATIVE INTEREST RATES ARE SET TO SEND PRICES SOARING

21 October 2019

Despite a deterioration in the economic outlook, property prices are expected to rise over the next twelve months, according to a consultancy firm.

"GREEN ARCHITECTURE" IN CHINA – LIUZHOU FOREST CITY

05 September 2019

The Forest City project, first unveiled at the COP 21 international conference in Paris in 2015, stems from the broader theme of urban forestry, which has always been at the heart of architect…

PROPERTY - LUXURY PROPERTY PRICES IN GENEVA ARE FALLING

Since peaking in 2012, the average price of luxury residential property in Geneva has been steadily falling. This is due to competition not only from abroad but also from Lausanne. In Geneva, only…

SWITZERLAND – RENTAL VALUE: ACTUAL TAX ON FICTITIOUS INCOME

In Switzerland, tax burdens are heavier for those who own their own homes. The taxation of what is known in tax jargon as the ‘rental value’ is a uniquely Swiss feature. Several attempts to abolish…

INVESTING IN PORTUGAL

In 2012, Portugal introduced measures to simplify the tax regime for so-called Non-Habitual Residents, with a view to attracting non-resident foreigners to the country. These measures have led to a…

TAXATION - BERNE PLOTS A BLOW FOR HOMEOWNERS

If this reform of property taxation goes ahead, tax deductions for mortgage interest, building maintenance costs and renovation work would be abolished. In return, the tax on imputed rental value…

TOWARDS A NEW 50-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT IN THAILAND!!

12 February 2018

At present, the only legal lease in Thailand is a 30-year contract, which is then renewed every 30 years, usually subject to a small administrative fee; this works very well with reputable companies…

RETIREMENT AND INVESTMENT – WHY NOT CONSIDER INVESTING IN OVERSEAS PROPERTY INSTEAD?

15 November 2017

We have known for a long time that Swiss pensions (AVS – for those who will receive them…) will not be enough to cover the living costs of future pensioners who wish to continue living in Switzerland.

HYPERION, THE INDIAN ECO-NEIGHBOURHOOD THAT THINKS BIG… REALLY BIG

22 October 2017

What if, in 10 years’ time, we were living in wooden towers and eating fruit and vegetables grown on our balconies? That is the idea behind Belgian architect Vincent Callebaut’s latest project,…

CRÉDIT SUISSE - SWISS PROPERTY MONITOR, 2nd QUARTER 2017

Trees never reach the sky. Both landlords and tenants are currently facing this reality: the era of steadily rising house prices and rents seems to be well and truly over. We can expect prices to…

OUR HOME: FROM DREAM TO NIGHTMARE

Like many French people, my husband—whom we affectionately call Chouchou—dreams of having his own house with a garden. Personally, I’ve always lived in a flat and haven’t ever missed having a garden.

THE 5 BIGGEST REGRETS WHEN BUYING A HOUSE

Most people have some regrets after buying a new home. According to a study carried out by Trulia in the United States, people experience regrets (one in two) after buying a new home. The study…

A LIFE RUINED… BY BUYING A HOUSE

An endless ordeal following a property deal in Les Dunes. A property transaction that fell through, a house purchase that turned out to be a disaster, 10 years of legal proceedings – and a life…

THE FRENCH APPETITE FOR PORTUGUESE PROPERTY EXPLAINED IN 4 FIGURES

FOCUS - The Portuguese Property Fair opens in Paris this Friday. For those drawn to the country, Le Figaro Immobilier explains, in figures, why tens of thousands of French people have already taken…

WORLDWIDE AND IN EUROPE TOO... THE PROPERTY SECTOR IS UNDERGOING A DIGITAL REVOLUTION

04 February 2017

Geolocation, virtual tours, targeted property searches, home staging… new technologies are transforming the property sector, prompting developers, estate agents and property listing sites to offer…

THE PROPERTY SECTOR IS UNDERGOING A DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN SWITZERLAND

02 February 2017

EVOLUTION - In an era that is conducive to the digitalisation of businesses, the property sector is no exception. Apps, virtual viewings, property valuations – connected tools are becoming…

THE PROPERTY MARKET IN PORTUGAL

01 February 2017

Why invest in Portugal? Because it is a country in the Eurozone, with economic growth and foreign investment on the rise

BUYING A PROPERTY WITHOUT A PERSONAL CONTRIBUTION... IS IT POSSIBLE?

06 September 2016

A few years ago, when buying a home, it was impossible to apply for a mortgage from a bank without providing a deposit of 10 to 15 per cent of the amount borrowed. Nowadays, in France, it is not…

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