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Development plan in Switzerland: the special land use plan for quality and density
Development plan in Switzerland across eight cantons: minimum area, bonus, inspection periods and an added value levy of 20 to 40 per cent. With sources.

Simon Käslin
22 hours ago14 min read


From preliminary project to building application: the path to a building permit
From preliminary project to building application: how to refine plans, certificates and costs, involve the building department and neighbours early.

Simon Käslin
Aug 2014 min read


Feasibility study in Switzerland: from plot to building volume
A feasibility study in Switzerland on a real plot: how it becomes building volume and living space, with variants, hidden potential and a first cost range.

Simon Käslin
Aug 1710 min read


Feasibility study multi-family house: getting the maximum out of your plot
Feasibility study multi-family house: how to use Swiss building law to the full, gain more usable floor area and find the best apartment mix.

Simon Käslin
Aug 1712 min read


Building permit duration in Switzerland: 140 to 230 days
Building permit duration in Switzerland: 140 to 230 days on average. Current figures for ZH, AG, SZ and SG and what speeds up the procedure.

Simon Käslin
Aug 3, 20258 min read


Return on investment in construction projects
Return on investment in construction projects: gross sales and gross rental yield, realistic ranges, the Art. 269 CO limit and where the margin tips.

Simon Käslin
Jul 25, 202510 min read


Floor plan usability and market success: when design is not enough
Floor plan usability and market success: why usable layouts decide letting potential, sale price and return, and which planning errors get expensive.

Simon Käslin
Jul 16, 20254 min read


Basement costs in Switzerland: the most expensive floor of a house
Not the attic: the basement is often the most expensive part of a project. Basement costs in Switzerland explained, and where private clients can save.

Simon Käslin
Jul 16, 20255 min read


Project groundwork in Switzerland: a strong start
Project groundwork in Switzerland is decisive: clarify legal and technical details early to prevent delays and protect your project from risk.

Simon Käslin
Jul 16, 20254 min read
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