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Property auction guides

Everything you need to buy and sell at auction in Switzerland — bidding mechanics, escrow, the notary, taxes and preparation.

How property auctions workHow an auction runs, from start to finish.Buying at auctionRegister, bid and complete as a buyer.Selling at auctionPut your property up for auction, step by step.Reserve vs no-reserveThe difference and which to choose.Deposits & escrowHow your funds are protected.Mortgage & financingLine up financing before you bid.The notary & completionSigning the deed and the land-register entry.Foreign buyers & Lex KollerWhat foreign buyers need to know.Fees & commissionWhat a sale on BidHome costs.Proxy (maximum) bidding explainedSet a maximum and the system bids for you.Anti-sniping and the closing rulesWhy an auction can extend itself.How to value your home before sellingSet a credible starting price and reserve.Preparing your property and documentsPhotos, the legal file and viewings that sell.SwissID verification and KYCWhy and how you verify your identity.The costs of buying property in SwitzerlandNotary, transfer tax, land register.Buying bank-owned and distressed propertyHow repossessed and forced-sale lots work.Auction vs. private-treaty saleWhen an auction beats a traditional listing.Viewings and due diligence before you bidInspect, read the file, then bid with confidence.After you win: the completion timelineFrom winning bid to keys, step by step.