Live smaller. Live more freely.
Once the children have moved out, the house often becomes too big – and the garden a chore. Moving to an apartment can bring new freedom. To make the change work, the sale and the move need to be well coordinated.
Better to plan early than to be forced to decide late.
Deciding without pressure makes for a better sale. Many of our conversations begin one to two years before the actual sale – with no obligation whatsoever.
Typical signs that it is time to take stock:
- Stairs, garden and upkeep are becoming a burden.
- Several rooms stand empty – but the costs remain.
- You would like to live closer to family, shops or your doctor.
- Major renovations are coming up that you no longer wish to take on yourself.
- You would like financial clarity for the years ahead.
Getting there smoothly in 12 to 18 months.
Taking stock
What is your property worth, what do you want for the future – and what budget is available for your new home?
Finding your new home
Renting or buying, nearby or close to family: if you wish, we can also help you with the search.
Preparing the sale
Documents, minor repairs and clearing the house step by step – without rushing.
Selling on your timetable
Your move determines the handover date – not the other way round. We look for buyers who fit in with that.
Moving & handover
We put you in touch with reliable partners for removals and clearance, and we are there at the handover.
More than just “sell or stay”.
Sell now, move out later
The sale is concluded now, and the handover takes place on an agreed later date. This gives you time for the move.
Right of residence or usufruct
In some cases, you can sell and still go on living in the property. Such arrangements are complex and should be examined carefully with the notary – we show you whether they make sense in your situation.
Passing on to the next generation
Sale, gift or advance on inheritance within the family: we provide the valuation as a fair basis, and the notary handles the legal side.
Renting out instead of selling
Renting out can pay off – but it brings obligations as a landlord. We work through both options honestly.
When relatives are involved in the decision
If an owner can no longer make decisions for themselves, valid representation is required. Where a deputyship (Beistandschaft) is in place, the adult protection authority (KESB) – in the canton of Fribourg, the Justice of the Peace (Justice de paix) – must approve the sale of a property (Art. 416 Swiss Civil Code). With a lasting power of attorney (Vorsorgeauftrag), it depends on what the document provides. We factor these steps in from the outset, so that no time pressure arises.
Keep an eye on tax: From 2029, owner-occupiers will no longer be taxed on the imputed rental value (Eigenmietwert) – and the deduction for maintenance costs will go with it. What this means for owners.
What is your property worth today?
A personal estimate by a professional – free of charge, confidential and without obligation.