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Party expert report in Swiss building law: independent opinion for objections and appeals
What a party expert report achieves in objections and appeals against a building permit in Switzerland, why it must be honest, when it pays off and what it costs.

Simon Käslin
Oct 611 min read


Objection to a building permit in Switzerland: deadlines, costs, appeals
Objection to a building permit in Switzerland: deadlines of 14 to 30 days by canton, costs and appeal stages. And why Zurich has no objection procedure.

Simon Käslin
Aug 3112 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


Building application and building permit in Switzerland: what private clients really need to know
Building permit in Switzerland: what belongs in the building application, how the procedure works and which mistakes private clients should avoid.

Simon Käslin
May 1910 min read
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