Buying a residential property in Switzerland is "really tricky" thanks to limits on foreign investment but "not impossible" as there are ways around the restrictions.
This is the view of Laurence Haverbeke, director of Sunday Homes, who explained that in the Canton of Valais, for example, non-Swiss nationals can only purchase homes from other non-Swiss nationals, which makes investment more challenging.
But she said that if international investors are serious about making a purchase in Switzerland, then "it is not impossible in reality" and there are opportunities available.
"You could apply for a B permit," she suggested, adding: "It will make the price a little bit more expensive but then you can still buy it and that makes it very attractive."
A B permit is a type of licence that allows foreign nationals to live and work in Switzerland and purchase Swiss property. However, holders retain their nationality and therefore cannot vote in Switzerland.
Ms Haverbeke said overseas buyers are not afraid to invest in Switzerland because the Swiss Franc is a strong currency.
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