Document background
A Home Deed in Switzerland is a crucial legal instrument used when transferring ownership of residential property between parties. This document type is mandatory for all residential property transfers in Switzerland and must comply with federal laws, particularly the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB), as well as specific cantonal requirements. The Home Deed includes essential information such as precise property details, party identification, purchase price, payment terms, and existing encumbrances. It requires official notarization and must be suitable for recording in the Swiss Land Registry (Grundbuch). The document is particularly important as it forms the basis for the official transfer of property rights and triggers various legal and tax obligations. Special considerations may apply when foreign buyers are involved (Lex Koller) or when the property has specific usage restrictions or environmental requirements.
