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

Right of appeal

The following have the right to lodge an appeal with the cantonal appeal authority as well as the right to forward this to the Federal Court:

  • Contracting parties
    • Acquirer
    • Seller
  • other persons who have an interest that is worthy of protection in the setting aside or amendment of an order issued by the cantonal licensing authority of first instance
  • cantonal authority that is entitled to lodge an appeal
  • Federal Office of Justice
  • Municipality in which the real estate plot is located