The idea of acquiring a holiday home abroad is tempting for many people. Owning a pied-à-terre in a sunny country can allow you to spend unforgettable moments with your family. It's also a great long-term investment. However, before you take the plunge and make this dream come true, you need to be vigilant. From the search process to the signing of the deed of sale, find out 5 important things to consider before buying a holiday home abroad. 

In this interview, Gerard Paratte, CEO of Properstar, explains how the Sell with Properstar service is a real asset for sellers.  

Real estate crowdfunding has been on the rise in recent years and is becoming an attractive option for investors, with many emerging startups offering this type of financial product. Their idea is simple: make real estate investment accessible to as many people as possible and democratize it. The Americans are increasingly commending this type of investment because it brings good returns. The year 2022 was particularly profitable for investors but, so far, 2023 doesn't present quite the same pattern. Investing in crowdfunding requires a well-defined plan and some prior checks. So, should we embark on real estate crowdfunding in 2023?  

Renting an apartment or house requires having a concrete backrest, especially in Switzerland. Among the documents necessary for the constitution of a rental file there are the identity document, the employment contract, pay slips and the extract from the prosecution register, which is a security measure for the lessor and a decisive criterion. Indeed, the prosecution register document, ensures the lessor on the solvency of the future tenant and their ability to pay rent. So why is the extract from the debt enforcement register essential and how do you get it? We answer in this article! 

You own a property and you want to sell it? Setting the selling price of an apartment or house is not the easiest step. Indeed, there is the psychological and emotional price at which you would like to sell your property, a price that is often far from the reality of the market. What matters is the rational price determined by known factors and it is these that must be taken into consideration. There are therefore, some essential parameters to consider before setting the sale price of a property. 

What type of mandate to choose? This is the question that many owners ask themselves when selling their apartment or house. Indeed, by entrusting the sale of your property to an agency or an independent agent, you will have to sign a sales mandate. Regardless of the solution chosen, you will not be alone and you will be accompanied by a real estate professional. But why choose an exclusive sales mandate rather than another type of mandate? We explain everything to you in this article.