Property Transfer Tax & Notary Costs
Estimate transfer tax and land-registry fees for a Swiss property purchase.
- Notary and land registry
- CHF 4'500
- Mortgage note costs
- CHF 3'600
- Total additional costs
- CHF 17'100
- Transfer taxCHF 9'000 · 53 %
- Notary and land registryCHF 4'500 · 26 %
- Mortgage note costsCHF 3'600 · 21 %
How it works
Estimates the costs of buying property in Switzerland: the property transfer tax (which depends on the canton), notary fees and land registry fees. These costs are paid in addition to the price and are often not covered by the mortgage.
Learn more
Buying Property in Switzerland: Equity, Affordability and Costs
How much equity you need, what banks calculate and which costs surprise first-time buyers.
🏠 Mortgage & PropertyCan Foreigners Buy Property in Switzerland? The Lex Koller Rules
Which permits allow a home purchase, what is restricted and where to check the rules.
🏠 Mortgage & PropertyProperty Taxes and Tax Values in Switzerland
What the tax value is, which property taxes exist and how land transfers are taxed.
More calculators: Mortgage & Property
Mortgage Affordability Calculator
Check the Swiss banks’ rules: 20 % equity and housing costs below one third of income.
🏠 Mortgage & PropertyMortgage Monthly Cost
Interest and amortization of your Swiss mortgage.
🏠 Mortgage & PropertyDirect vs. Indirect Amortization
Compare repaying the mortgage directly or paying into a pillar 3a account.
🏠 Mortgage & PropertyFixed vs. SARON Mortgage
Compare total interest on a fixed-rate and a variable SARON mortgage under a rate scenario.
🏠 Mortgage & PropertyEquity & Closing Costs Needed
Calculate the cash you need to buy a home in Switzerland.
🏠 Mortgage & PropertyRent vs. Buy Calculator
Compare the cost of owning against renting over a holding period.