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Determine the value of your property here!

What is the current market value of your property and what selling price can you achieve? A well-founded valuation and comprehensive analysis of the potential of your property by Richard Lüdi and his team of experts provides clarity and is worthwhile for you.

Why do you need a real estate valuation?
Compared to other goods, real estate is rarely traded. Each property is also different from other properties. Not only in terms of size and architectural style, but also in terms of geographical location, which strongly influences the value of real estate. Because relatively few transactions take place and properties are difficult to compare with each other, it is difficult to compare prices directly and derive the value of a property directly from this. The prices actually paid are usually not public either, which also makes a comparison difficult.

Real estate prices change over time
Property prices do not remain constant over time. Not only age, but also general demand and the supply of properties on the market influence their value. An analysis by Fahrländer Partner shows that real estate prices develop in cycles. Price trends are heavily dependent on the development of land prices (and thus their scarcity), the general economic situation and interest rate trends. As building land is scarce in Switzerland due to increasingly restrictive land use planning laws, prices are expected to continue to rise.

Why can a real estate valuation be helpful?
If you want to buy or sell a house or apartment, a property valuation by our experts is helpful in order to correctly assess the price of the property. Valuations are also used in the event of inheritance or divorce. Moreover, a non-binding valuation by us can always be worthwhile and also shows you the potential sales potential. This is a major asset that needs to be monitored on an ongoing basis.

We analyze the quality of the location, the economic situation, the technical devaluation, the market and value-enhancing real options for your property. As certified valuation experts (MBA Real Estate Management, CAS Real Estate Valuation ZHAW, Real Estate Manager FA, Real Estate Trustee, Business Economist FH), we offer various areas of expertise:

  • Market value of single-family houses and apartments
  • Market value of building land with/without single-family house
  • Forecast of potential sales price
  • Investment properties (apartment buildings, commercial real estate, etc.)
  • Real estate monitoring: You receive an updated valuation of your property at regular intervals. You have documents at your disposal at all times for discussions with banks and authorities in the event of changing situations.
  • Determination of renovation costs and advice

Our valuation methods:

  1. Comparative value method / Hedonic valuation:: This method is based on comparing the property to be valued with similar properties in the same region that have recently been sold. Factors such as location, size, furnishings and condition are taken into account.
  2. Asset value method: Here, the value of the property is calculated based on the sum of the production costs and the land value, taking into account depreciation for age, wear and tear and technical obsolescence.
  3. Income capitalization approach: This method is often used for the valuation of rental properties. The value of the property is calculated on the basis of expected future income from rents and other income less expected expenses such as maintenance costs, management costs and vacancy periods.
  4. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): This method is similar to the income capitalization approach, but uses a more detailed analysis of future cash flows and discounts them to their present value to determine the current value of the property.
  5. Residual value method: This method is often used in the valuation of development projects. It is based on the difference between the expected selling price of the completed development and the total cost of land acquisition, construction and development.
  6. Rate of return method: This method looks at the return a property could bring to the owner and compares it to other investment opportunities. Key figures such as the gross initial yield (BAR) and the net initial yield (NAR) are often used here.