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Casatax in Geneva: Practical Assistance for Homeownership (2026 Rates)
Casatax Geneva 2026: New rates, ceiling of CHF 1,394,928, and conditions for benefiting from reduced registration fees.
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Abolition of Imputed Rental Value: Its Effects on Homeowners
Abolition of Imputed Rental Value: Its Effects on Homeowners. Find out who wins and who loses, whether to amortize your mortgage, who will still be able to deduct mortgage interest, and the expected impact on real estate prices. All the
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2025 Business Kick-Off – FER
The 2025 Business Kick-Off brought together 3,236 members: a gathering for exchange, openness, and perspectives for Geneva.
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Retirement and Real Estate
Retirement and Real Estate: Should You Sell Your Property in Retirement? A clear article to guide homeowners through this key moment in their lives.
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Column: I Lost My Mortgage Certificate, What to Do?
I lost my mortgage certificate: what should I do to sell my property despite this missing document? In this article published in Le Journal de l'Immobilier, we explain the steps to take. Trust Désormière & Vanhalst to guide you with
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What is a mortgage note?
The mortgage note is created to guarantee your mortgage loan. The Désormière & Vanhalst agency explains everything: definition, costs, and risks.
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Buying Real Estate as a Couple in Geneva
Buying real estate as a couple in Geneva: discover the key points before investing together. Ownership structure, financing, taxation, inheritance: our experts guide you to secure your purchase and avoid unpleasant surprises.
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Casatax : Help to become a property owner in Geneva
Casatax est une aide pour devenir propriétaire à Genève. Acheter sans fonds propres n’est pas possible, mais Casatax permet de réduire le montant des fonds propres à verser pour les droits d’enregistrement. Vous pouvez obtenir cette aide à certaines conditions,
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How to estimate the price of your property in Geneva?
Property price estimation in Geneva: Set a fair price with our expert advice to sell your house or apartment quickly
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Column: Selling Your Home When Divorcing
Our real estate agency distinguishes itself through its environmentally conscious approach, particularly the importance we place on trees. This connection to nature is not merely symbolic; it is embedded in every action we take. Through this article, "Trees at the
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Column: The tree at the heart of our values: a unique approach to real estate
Our real estate agency stands out for its environmentally friendly approach, and more specifically for the importance we place on trees. This connection with nature is not merely symbolic; it is anchored in every one of our actions. Through this
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Business Kick-off 2024 – FER
A great event last Tuesday at Balexert, with the Business Kick-off organized by the Federation of French-speaking Swiss Businesses (FER).
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Feature: How to Sell Your Property When You’re Still Attached to It?
Parting with a house or apartment filled with memories can be heartbreaking. Whatever the reason for the sale, a well-supported owner will be able to navigate this step with complete peace of mind. The Goretta family entrusted Désormière & Vanhalst
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Discover our real estate sales services in Troinex
Discover our real estate sales services in Troinex with Désormière & Vanhalst. Local expertise, accurate valuations, personalized marketing. Apartments and houses for sale. Contact us!
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Column: Behind the Scenes of Prestigious Property Sales – Article 2/2
Désormière & Vanhalst launches a new column "Le Café de l'Immobilier": a series of articles published by the Journal de l'Immobilier in partnership with Le Temps. This week, we take you behind the scenes of prestigious property sales - Article
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Column: Behind the Scenes of Prestigious Property Sales – Article 1/2
Désormière & Vanhalst launches a new column "Le Café de l'Immobilier": a series of articles published by the Journal de l'Immobilier in partnership with Le Temps. This week, we take you behind the scenes of prestigious property sales - Article
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Article: Be careful when selling your property!
Désormière & Vanhalst inaugure une nouvelle rubrique "Le Café de l'Immobilier": une série d'articles publiés par le Journal de l'Immobilier en partenariat avec Le Temps. Cette semaine, coup de flash sur l'état des installations à bien connaître pour réussir la
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Back-to-Business 2023 – FER
The FER Geneva Back-to-Business 2023 event brought together 3,200 participants. A key moment of renewal, exchange, and forward-looking perspectives.
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Divorce when you own a property
Divorcer concerne de plus en plus de couples en Suisse puisque, en 2022, les divorces représentent 39,5% des mariages*. Que se passe-t-il lorsque les époux sont propriétaires du logement familial, de logements secondaires ou d’investissement? L'agence Désormière & Vanhalst vous
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Back to business 2022 – FER
Bel événement mardi dernier, à Balexert, avec la Rentrée des Entreprises organisée par la Fédération des Entreprises Romandes (FER).
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Désormière & Vanhalst in the press !
"Bien vivre à Genève" vient de publier sa 11e édition. La revue romande de référence met en lumière les différents acteur de la vie genevoise. Nous figurons en bonne place. Découvrez les pages qui nous sont consacrées.
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Why sell your property in the spring?
Un avantage fiscal aux propriétaires genevois qui engagent des dépenses écologiques ? Oui : l’Etat de Genève vient juste de modifier sa pratique. Il veut ainsi les encourager à rendre leurs propriétés plus vertes.
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New: tax advantage for Geneva Owners
Un avantage fiscal aux propriétaires genevois qui engagent des dépenses écologiques ? Oui : l’Etat de Genève vient juste de modifier sa pratique. Il veut ainsi les encourager à rendre leurs propriétés plus vertes.
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Buying real estate in Switzerland when you are a foreigner: how to do it?
Vous rêvez de devenir propriétaire en Suisse d’une villa, d’un appartement, d’un chalet… ? Mais vous n’avez pas la nationalité helvétique ? Dans certains cas, il est possible d’acheter un bien immobilier en Suisse quand on est étranger.
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Taxes on the sale of my property: are they inevitable?
Vous signez la vente de votre propriété, et vous réalisez un bénéfice : bonne nouvelle ! Oui, mais… et les impôts dans tout cela ? Petit point de situation pour tout comprendre et payer le moins possible.
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Good neighbour: how high should hedges and trees be?
Comment concilier la plantation de grands arbres et la proximité avec ses voisins ? Ces derniers peuvent très légitimement souhaiter préserver une bonne qualité d’ensoleillement et de vue, et donc voir d’un mauvais œil une plantation prendre trop de hauteur.
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