Second Home Magazine

Plan your home buying budget and prevent unexpected costs

A concise guide to build a realistic home buying budget, evaluate financing options and set aside emergency funds

Calculate your home-buying budget before buying across the border

A practical guide to estimate your true purchasing power, account for Swiss-specific rules and plan for one-time and ongoing costs before committing to a property

Estimate the true cost of buying a house and protect your budget

Discover a step-by-step method to add taxes, notary fees, renovation reserves and financing costs so you can sign the deed with confidence

How to choose and manage a Scottish holiday home for guests and investors

Learn how a well-equipped Scottish holiday home enhances the visitor experience and the investment case, and why transparency about certifications and pet policies matters

Understanding earnest deposits and the impact of reforms on donated property

Discover practical guidance on using a deposit to secure a purchase, the legal differences between types of deposits and how the 2026 reform on donated property improves market certainty and access to credit

Stone farmhouse in Valtaro: practical guide for buyers and investors

Explore the advantages of buying a stone farmhouse in Valtaro, key inspections to perform, and how energy incentives and planning rules affect your project

First home tax breaks when you already own a rented property

Learn how to preserve first home tax breaks even if you own a rented property, which documents to prepare and which procedural steps reduce audit risk