The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Buying in Zurich: the back story
The Zürichberg and the Gold Coast, Seefeld by the lake, new quarters in Zurich West and Oerlikon, and how a purchase works in Switzerland.
6 of the best · Zurich, Switzerland
Property in Zurich: Agencies, Neighbourhoods and How Buying Works
How a purchase works in the canton of Zurich, from the public deed before a notary’s office to the land register, the Lex Koller rules for buyers from abroad, where people buy, and agencies. We never publish prices.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Zurich.
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Notary and land register
Notariate im Kanton Zürich
The public notary’s offices and land registers of the canton of Zurich, which record property sales.
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Federal law
Lex Koller: buying as a person abroad
The federal law on the acquisition of property by persons abroad, known as the Lex Koller.
The full list: Property, A–Z
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Agencies & official steps 5
Who to talk to, and what to check.
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Agency
Engel & Völkers Switzerland
The international agency’s Swiss network, with properties in Zurich, Zug, Lucerne and beyond.
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Federal law
Lex Koller: buying as a person abroad
The federal law on the acquisition of property by persons abroad, known as the Lex Koller.
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Notary and land register
Notariate im Kanton Zürich
The public notary’s offices and land registers of the canton of Zurich, which record property sales.
