Gift then resale: what capital gains tax applies?
Did you receive an apartment or house as a gift on the Vaud Riviera and are considering selling it? The question of which reference value is used to calculate the real estate capital gains tax is often misunderstood, with sometimes considerable tax consequences.
Vacancy Rates: The Hidden Truths
Official statistics on vacant housing are often misunderstood, or even misleading for real estate investors. A closer look at the real figures for Lausanne and the Vaud Riviera, and what they concretely mean for your investment strategy.
Time of Day and Season: Their Impact on Your Property Viewings
On the Vaud Riviera, the time at which you visit a property and the season you choose are not trivial details: they profoundly shape your perception of the home and, often, your final decision. Here is why, and how to make the most of it.
Tenant-Occupied Properties: Pitfalls to Know
Purchasing an apartment or house that is already rented can seem like an attractive opportunity. But between Swiss tenancy law, notice periods, and surprises at the time of possession, buyers sometimes discover the reality too late.
Easements and Neighbor Rights: The Silences of the Purchase Agreement
On the Vaud Riviera, sloped parcels, shared service roads, and old manor houses often conceal right-of-way easements and neighbor law rights that do not always stand out clearly in the purchase agreement. Here is what you need to understand before signing.
Noise and Landlord Liability
Between noisy neighbors, construction work, and late-night disturbances, landlords in Lausanne often find themselves on the front line. Here is what the law actually requires of you, and how to handle these situations without putting yourself at risk.
Living in a Listed Belle Époque Building
Turrets, bow windows, gilded stucco: the Belle Époque villas and apartment buildings of Vevey and Montreux are the stuff of dreams. But buying or renting a listed property means accepting a very particular legal and financial framework.
Property Inspections: The Oversights That Cost You
The property inspection is often rushed through in under an hour, yet it determines thousands of francs in security deposits. Here are the blind spots everyone overlooks, and how to handle them properly.
Buying Together Without Being Married
More and more unmarried couples are taking the step toward homeownership in French-speaking Switzerland. Before signing anything, a few legal precautions are essential to protect both partners.
Rental deposits: the little-known alternatives
Locking up two or three months of rent in a blocked bank account is often the first expense that weighs heavily when moving in.
Fixed, variable or SARON: how to choose?
Buying a property in French-speaking Switzerland or renegotiating your mortgage?
Condominium charges: the essentials
Everything you need to know about condominium charges in Switzerland: calculation, allocation, condominium voting and tips to avoid unpleasant surprises between owners.
Building insurance: what the ECA really covers
In the canton of Vaud, every property owner is automatically insured with the ECA, the Cantonal Insurance Institution.
House-sharing in Lausanne: profit or headache?
Is house-sharing in Lausanne profitable for an owner? Yield, legal framework, risks and advice for renting out your property as a shared home.
Gift or inheritance: passing it on to your children
Passing on an apartment or a house to your children is one of the most important wealth decisions of a lifetime.
Condo Renovation Funds: Avoiding the Pitfalls
Buying a condominium apartment on the Vaud Riviera without checking the status of the renovation fund is a considerable financial risk. Here is how to read the key documents and ask the right questions before signing.
Selling in Lausanne: renovate first?
Should you renovate before selling your property in Lausanne? Added value, buyer expectations and the works that are genuinely worthwhile before listing.
Direct or indirect amortization: which to choose?
Direct or indirect amortization in French-speaking Switzerland: tax advantages, mechanisms and advice for choosing the best mortgage strategy.
Small balcony: 7 ideas to make it a living space
How to fit out a small balcony in Lausanne? 7 concrete ideas to turn a few square meters into a real, comfortable and personal living space.
Rental management: what your agency really does
Rental management in French-speaking Switzerland: discover everything your agency does day to day to protect your property and free you from the hassle.
Investing on the Riviera: the appeal of Vevey and Montreux
Between Lake Geneva and the Vaud Prealps, the Vaud Riviera stands out as one of the most solid real-estate investment destinations in French-speaking Switzerland.
Selling a rented property: the rules to follow
Selling a rented property in Switzerland: tenant rights, termination conditions, the lease transferred to the buyer and the legal rules to follow before the sale.
Housing crisis in Switzerland: a status report
Housing crisis in Switzerland: causes of the shortage, the most affected cantons, the impact on rents and the outlook for the coming years.
2025 décor trend: quiet luxury
2025 décor trend: quiet luxury, fine materials and enveloping warmth. Our ideas for creating an elegant, timeless and welcoming interior.
The end of electric heating in the canton of Vaud
The end of resistance electric heating in the canton of Vaud: deadlines, obligations and replacement solutions for owners.
Indexed or fixed rent: which clause to choose?
Indexation to the CPI, stepped rent or fixed rent: the clause chosen in a Swiss lease determines who bears the risk of inflation over the years.
Living differently: shipping container houses
Building a shipping container house: advantages, costs, legal constraints and examples for living differently in an original and sustainable way.
Vevey: living between lake and mountains
Living in Vevey, between lake and mountains: quality of life, neighborhoods, real estate market and the assets of this town on the Vaud Riviera.
Saving on your heating costs
How to save on heating in Switzerland? Discover our concrete tips to reduce your heating costs and your energy bill this winter.
Owner's insurance: mandatory and optional
Which insurance policies for owners in Switzerland are mandatory or optional? Building, liability, household: our complete guide to protecting yourself well.
Rental investment: the 2025 strategies
Discover the best rental investment strategies in Switzerland in 2025: yield, taxation, financing and advice to make your investment a success.
Mountain decor: the cozy chic trends
Mountain decoration: adopt the cozy-chic style with natural materials, warm textiles and elegant touches for a refined alpine interior.
Real estate market 2025: outlook and opportunities
Discover the outlook for the real estate market in Switzerland for 2025. Analysis of the trends and opportunities for investors and buyers.
The cozy and welcoming interior
Discover traditional Christmas houses: warm decorations, magical atmosphere and unique traditions for unforgettable holidays.
Investing in Swiss real estate: the outlook
Discover the outlook for real estate investment in Switzerland in the coming years, with trends and opportunities not to be missed.
LPPPL: the Vaud law on the rental housing stock
The LPPPL governs the preservation of the Vaud rental housing stock. Discover its implications for property sales and the steps to know in the canton.
The Lex Weber and second homes
The Lex Weber limits second homes in Switzerland. Discover its impact on real estate, alpine regions and investors.
Understanding the mortgage certificate in Switzerland
Everything to know about the mortgage certificate in Switzerland: how it works, its forms, costs and role in real estate financing. Our complete guide to understanding it.
Selling after the holidays: showcasing your property
How to prepare your house for sale after the holidays? Our staging tips to declutter, decorate and appeal to buyers as early as January.
The Well News: the market analysis
Analysis of the Swiss real estate market in October 2023: trends, prices and key figures of the month decoded by Homewell in its The Well News edition.
Professional photos make the difference!
Real estate photography is essential for selling your property. Discover our tips to showcase your house and appeal to buyers.
What is the best time to put your property up for sale?
When should you sell your property to get the best price? Discover the advantages of each season and the best time to sell in Switzerland.
Solar installations: a guide for your property
How do solar installations work? Types of panels, advantages, costs and benefits for your property: our guide to making the right choice.
The rental deposit in Switzerland: understanding it all
What is the rental deposit in Switzerland for? Payment, amount, return and alternatives: our complete guide for tenants and owners.
The OIBT inspection in Switzerland: the essentials
The OIBT inspection checks the compliance of electrical installations in Switzerland. Discover how it works, its frequency and owners' obligations.
Buying new or old: which to choose?
Buying new or old: which is the best real estate investment? Discover the advantages and disadvantages of each option to make the right choice.
Home staging, what is it?
Today Homewell presents the basic principles of successfully showcasing your property with an article on home staging.
How to achieve a successful chalet-style decor?
Adopt a chalet-style decor for a warm and cozy interior: colors, materials and decorating tips to transform your home.
Decorating your interior for Halloween.
Halloween decorating ideas to transform your interior into a haunted castle: pumpkins, atmosphere and spooky decor inspirations.
Trendy ideas for your little feline.
Discover trendy and decorative cat furniture: design scratching posts and inspirations for furnishing your interior without neglecting your feline.
Securing your home: anti-burglary tips
How to secure your home against burglaries? Discover our tips and solutions to protect your home effectively.
Decor idea: upcycling DIY
Upcycling DIY ideas to give a second life to your old objects: bottles, jars and containers to recycle into personalized and original decor.
Tip of the month: how to insure your apartment or house?
Properly insuring your property: an overview of the mandatory and optional insurance policies any owner can benefit from in Switzerland.
Decor idea: how to arrange your terrace or balcony?
How to arrange your outdoor space? Our decorating ideas to enhance your balcony and terrace: artificial grass, furniture and touches of greenery.
Asbestos survey: what you need to know in Switzerland
The asbestos survey: why and when should it be carried out? Banned in Switzerland since 1989, asbestos is still present in many older buildings.
Decor ideas: the industrial style
The industrial style in decor: raw materials, metal and concrete. Our tips for adopting this trendy loft design in your home.
Homewell VS Covid-19
How Homewell adapted to Covid-19 to keep supporting you with your real estate projects in complete safety.
The 2019 Christmas tree trend
At the heart of the year-end festivities, the Christmas tree draws every eye and is the focus of all attention. Discover the 2019 trends.
A storefront in the heart of Morges!
Homewell is opening a new real estate agency in Morges to get closer to its clients and round out its range of services in the region.
Getting paid to be a homeowner!
Two cantonal banks granted real estate loans at negative interest rates. A case that could herald a widespread decline.
Tip of the month: “Second homes in Switzerland”
Buying a second home in Switzerland: our advice on the application, building permits and taxation in this highly sought-after market.
What will your Christmas decor look like this year?
Christmas decor: an overview of the trendy styles for dressing up your home. Our tips for choosing the atmosphere that suits you.
Japandi style: when Scandinavia meets Japan…
The Japandi style, a trendy decor in vogue: when Scandinavian minimalism meets Japanese elegance. Discover this soothing style.
Tip of the month no. 6: Is the sale of your apartment subject to the law on the preservation and promotion of the rental housing stock (LPPPL)?
The LPPPL (law on the preservation and promotion of the rental housing stock) aims to combat the housing shortage. Is your sale concerned?
Tip of the month no. 5: Where to live to save the most?
Cantonal taxes in Switzerland: taxation varies greatly from one canton to another. Discover where to settle to reduce your tax burden.
Realty News 3: Smart homes
Smart home: home automation simplifies your daily life and adds value to your property. Discover the connected equipment for your home.
Tip of the month no. 04: The OIBT inspection (ordinance on low-voltage electrical installations)
OIBT inspection and property sale: for safety reasons, electrical installations must be compliant. Your obligations explained.
DécoWell no. 03: Purify your home.
How can you purify your home? Air quality has a real impact on health. Discover air-purifying plants and our simple tips.
When is an asbestos survey mandatory?
Mandatory asbestos survey: for buildings constructed before 1991, any owner undertaking works must carry one out. Our explanations.
Property acquisition costs (Vaud)
Property acquisition costs in the canton of Vaud: budget around 5% of the purchase price. Discover the breakdown of these costs before buying.
DécoWell: How to choose your garden furniture wisely?
Garden furniture: how to choose it wisely to make the most of your outdoor space? Our advice on materials, comfort and upkeep.
Heating upgrades: when are they necessary and why?
Upgrading your heating system saves money, extends the lifespan of your equipment and reduces gas emissions.
We provide a free valuation for you!
Looking to sell your property? Homewell offers a free property valuation so you can find out the exact price of your home.
The lowest interest rates on the market are guaranteed for you!
Get a low mortgage rate for your property purchase. Our finance department guides you toward the best conditions on the market.
A professional photo can cut selling times by 21 days
A professional property photo can cut your selling time by up to 21 days. Discover why the image makes the difference.
The energy certificate, an often-overlooked obligation.
The CECB energy certificate indicates the efficiency of the building envelope and the energy required. Discover how it can help your property.
Romantic decor: How to create a cozy atmosphere?
Romantic decor: let your romantic spirit speak to create a cozy, soft and tender atmosphere in your home. Our decorating ideas.
Homewell Immobilier guarantees professional management of your properties
Entrust the management of your properties to our Homewell experts. Professional, high-quality oversight to safeguard and enhance your interests.
It's time to renovate your property, trust Homewell!
Looking to renovate your property? Homewell takes charge of your works with qualified building professionals.
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