Investment properties: sale of apartment or commercial building
As the owner of a multi-family residence or other investment properties, such as office buildings or commercial properties, you are faced with important decisions: Is it worth keeping, refurbishing or converting and re-letting the property? What should be borne in mind when inheriting or bequeathing an investment property? When is selling an investment property the best solution, what are the market opportunities and what would be the realistic price? With Walde, you can rely on the independent advice of proven investment property experts.
Why Walde?
500 Objects
Successfully brokered apartment and commercial buildings
40 Transactions
per year Walde records in the area of investment properties
In 1999
our dedicated investment property team was created
The right buyer group for your property
The target groups for investment properties are quite different. Only some people are interested in a well-maintained investment property without high costs for maintenance and renovation. Some are specifically looking for multi-family buildings to renovate and remodel. Others are enthusiastic about collectors’ properties, which are often historic buildings that are protected as historical monuments. Walde relies on a large network of contacts gained from many years of activity, knows the diverse groups of buyers and approaches them in a targeted and target group-oriented manner.
Should I keep, refurbish or sell? The path to the right decision
Many older apartment buildings (with or without the need for renovation) have the potential for more living space through extension, adding storeys or reconstruction. Institutional owners often have total refurbishments carried out or replace them with newly constructed buildings and then benefit from a better return. Private owners often find it more difficult to weigh up the costs and potential returns, and personal ties often play a more important role. Walde supports you on the way to making the right decision. We do this using the following information, or individually in a non-binding consultation.
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... because the collaboration is more in-depth than it is with other real estate companies.
Hans-Ulrich Müller, Purchase and sale of multi-family buildings, Zurich area
Crucial to the quick turnaround was the fact that while the house was only offered to a few prospective buyers, they were the right ones.
Fritz Wey, Sale of a multi-family building, Lucerne
The real estate consultant brought the mandate to a successful conclusion in every respect with a lot of savvy, style, charm and humour.
Dr. Jürg Zwicky, Sale of a multi-family building, Zumikon
Selected sales successes for investment properties
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth renovating or refurbishing before selling a multi-family building?
Renovating or refurbishing before selling to get a better price: for investment properties (multi-family building, commercial building, etc.) we advise against this in practically all cases. Buildings in need of renovation are extremely sought after on the market. Many prospective clients, especially those from construction-related industries, want to dictate the further development of the property in as many respects as possible. Renovating before selling creates a fait accompli that tends to limit the pool of potential buyers.
How long does it take to sell a multi-family or commercial building?
In the case of a sale of an investment property using Walde, usually expect a marketing period of 3 to 6 months (from sales order to signing of contract). Thanks to decades of expansion and intensive management of its broad network, we have contact with a large pool of prospective clients, who are often long-standing regular customers. This shortens the average marketing time and allows a high-discretion sale.
What are the costs of selling a multi-family building (an investment property)?
The costs incurred when selling a property depends on the canton. They include among others, motary and registry fees, the costs of documenting the financial obligations, e.g. borrower 's note etc., and the property transaction tax in some cantons and the real estate gains tax. When selling through a professional brokerage firm, fees within a certain range will be defined, generally, the higher the sales price, the lower the rate. The higher sales revenue than with independent sales far compensates for the fees – this is a win-win situation for both sides.
How do you find the optimal selling price for an investment property?
In order to determine the optimal sales price for a multi-family residence, commercial building or any other investment property, there are, on the one hand, the usual analysis tools and valuation systems. Walde also has its finger on the pulse of what's happening in the market, in addition to sound expertise and a great deal of experience, thanks to around 40 transactions in an average year at present. This combination allows us to define realistic, yet ambitious, minimum sales prices for a successful sale.
What does “minimum sale price” mean when selling an investment property?
Multi-family residences and commercial buildings are usually offered for a minimum sales price. Prospective clients are asked to submit their purchase offer in writing by a certain deadline. Due to the high demand for investment properties, this is the usual procedure nowadays and generally leads to the best possible sales success quickly and efficiently.