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This parcel of 265 square meters (2850 square feet) is located in the Old City Centre and is close to the well-known “Piazza Grande”, in central but quiet location. Only a few minutes walk to the railway station and the harbour of Locarno one will find that this plot is fully overbuilt. Building partially from 17th century in the Old City Centre, with very charming apartments and a restaurant, there is a town house connected to other buildings on one side (open towards south) with 4 floors, large terrace on the 1st floor; renovated in the ‘80s, respecting the ancient characteristics, oil-fired separate heating in all apartments, possible to rent parking places in the neighbourhood. On the ground floor one will find a bar and restaurant with fireplace and ceiling with wooden beams, all facilities given; 2 garages. first floor: flat of 88 square meters (3 rooms), flat of 67 square meters with big terrace (2 rooms). The second floor
 Centro
 Locarno, CH
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 6 bathrooms
$2,296,875
A terraced south-east oriented parcel, in a very sunny panoramic position. Nice view on the lake and Mount San Salvatore, next to the hospital and a five-minute walk from the center of Lugano.Residence Collania, complete renovation of an old building (three floors), in two modern penthouses, each unit with 300 square meters (3228 square foot) living space, spacious and luminous rooms, terrace of 24square meters (258 square feet), three parking spaces in the garage, cellar, elevator directly into the apartment. Delivery foreseen in summer 2007.The first floor features a big living room, the kitchen, a guest toilet and the terrace. On the ground floor there is an office, bedroom with bathroom and closet, three bedrooms (could be three), bathroom, closet, patio on the backside of the building. Whereas on the basement there is the laundry, cellar, heating and garage.A spacious penthouse in luxurious and modern building with very nice p
 Via Tesserete
 Lugano, CH
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$2,265,625
This is a parcel of 427 square meters (approximately 4,600 square feet) on the sunny, quiet delta of Ascona; few minutes by foot to the centre, lake promenade and shops; direct access to the carport. It is a modern cubic designer villa on three floors over 200 square meters (2,150 square feet) of living area in decorative concrete and large windows fronts from the famous Ticino architect Michele Arnaboldi; high standard finish with bright, elegant rooms; filament floor heating. Very cared property with great room arrangement which provides optimal living quality. Ground floor: entrance, kitchen, living room with direct exit to the gardenFirst floor: bathroom, two bedrooms and open workspaceSecond floor: master bedroom with bathroom, terrace with whirlpoolBasement: multi-purpose room, techniques, triple garage, garden with pergola
 
 Ascona, CH
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$2,062,500
A flat parcel in a very central and sunny position, a few steps from the post office, pedestrian area, public transport, shops, and only a five minute walk from the lake. The modern construction from 2003 consists of two elegant apartment buildings, four levels with nine apartments and two penthouses each, with luxurious finishings, excellent construction quality and execution. There is underground parking, outdoor pool, sauna and turkish bath.The bright and large penthouse of four and a half rooms (161.3 square meters of living area) has a big terrace of 70.6 square meters. An elevator opens directly into the apartment. There is a large entrance, living and dining room with arched roof (approximately 50 square meters), kitchen, room with bath and terrace, two rooms, bathroom, guest water closet, corridor with built-in cupboard and store room. Two parking lots in the garage, cellar.
 Via Buonamano 19
 Ascona, CH
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$1,875,000
arcel in elevated, completely quiet and sunny position, south oriented, with wonderful panoramic view on the Lake Maggiore, superb park (3300 square meters / 0.8acres), access by short private road, approximately 15 minutes walk to the center of Ascona, 2 minutes to the bus stop, 10 minutes by car to the Italian border.Small and elegant construction of 1972 with 4 apartments and one penthouse, with 3 assigned studios; furthermore: cellars, elevator and garages; nice outdoor pool with changing room; handicapped accessible; all in well-kept state (new heating).Generous 3??-room-apartment on the ground floor, 120 square meters (1291.2 square feet) living area: entry with guest-WC, kitchen, dining room with balcony, annexed open living room with large fireplace and access to the terrace and garden, 2 bedrooms, bathroom; completely handicapped accessible; in very well-kept original condition.
 
 Ascona, CH
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$1,718,750


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areas selected: Davos, Kusnacht, Lake of Zurich, St. Moritz, Zurich
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Switzerland Real Estate Practices

Fees and costs vary in each of the 26 different Swiss cantons, while the general practice of buying is similar all over the country:

Sales commissions of between a minimum of 2% and 5% are included in the sales prices and will, therefore, be paid to the agent by the vendor (seller). The agent should not ask for a buyer's fee unless an explicit mandate to search for specified property is contractually agreed upon.

Sales cost (notary, stamp duty, sales tax and registration fee) will be a total of 1% - 4.5% of the purchase price. In some cantons, it will be split between the buyer and seller while, in other cantons, the buyer pays all of it.

There is no multiple listing service in Switzerland although some agents share properties between themselves through individual agreements or networks.

There is a requirement for agents to be licensed in Switzerland and the reputable firms will only employ those with a proven track record. There is not very strict Government legislation regulating the industry.

Mortgages are widely available to foreign buyers. Most Swiss banks will finance between 50% and 80% of purchase value, subject to status.

Residential sales to foreigners are subject to approval. Holiday residences (where position, size and yearly overall number of properties are restricted) will need a "buying permit". A "permit of residence" is a necessary condition for a first residence. The cost of such a permit might be a few thousand Swiss Francs.

A sales contract may be signed at any time at a notary's, who will then apply for the necessary permit. The notary will register the purchase only after receiving the necessary permit. The issue of a Permit to Purchase will take approximately 3 months, while issue of a Primary Residency Permit might take only a few weeks.