Legal information on acquisition of
real estate in Switzerland by persons abroad

Heirs and legatees

An appointed heir or legatee who is not one of the heirs who is exempted from the obligation to obtain a permit, where no other grounds for the granting of the permit can be asserted either

  • Granting of permission to complete the acquisition, subject to the condition that the real estate is sold within two years
  • Granting of the permit without a condition if the heir or legatee is able to demonstrate a close relationship with the real estate that deserves protection