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Sales contract & transfer of ownership in the canton of Valais

Would you like to buy property or land in the canton of Valais, e.g. in Visp, Brig, Naters, Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Crans-Montana, Verbier, Leukerbad, in Goms or in the Aletsch Arena?
That's when exactly these questions arise:

What does the sales contract really cost?
Who takes care of the land register, taxes and all formalities?
How do I ensure that everything is legally correct?

The good news is that you don't have to worry about any of this yourself.

We condemn transfers of ownership of all land in the entire canton of Valais.
Our core business — and by far the most common order — is the preparation and public certification of purchase contracts for real estate and land.

For you, this means:

Maximum legal certainty
Clear, understandable contract drafting
Smooth processing up to entry in the land register

In addition to purchase contracts, we of course also prepare and notarize all other transfers of ownership, such as:

Donation contracts
barter agreements
Advance inheritance contracts
Inheritance contracts

Whether it's a private sale, an inheritance or an intra-family transfer — we ensure that everything is regulated cleanly, correctly and stress-free.

How much does a transfer of ownership cost in Valais?

In the canton of Valais, the tried and tested rule of thumb is:

Around 2% of the prescription amount

This amount includes all costs, in particular:

Land registry fees
Property transfer taxes of the competent municipality
Notary fees

There are no hidden additional costs. You get full transparency right from the start.

Calculate costs in advance — simply and transparently

So that you can make your purchase decision with confidence, we provide you with a practical tool in the download area to calculate the expected costs of a transfer of ownership.

Why clients choose us for sales contracts in Valais

We can be reached centrally in Visp
Experience with all municipalities in the canton of Valais and well connected in tourist hotspots such as Zermatt, Saas-Fee and Saas-Grund, Leukerbad, Crans-Montana, Nendaz, Verbier, in Goms, Lötschental or in the Aletsch Arena
Clear communication without technical jargon
Full cost transparency
Personal support up to land register entry

Buying real estate is not everyday life for most people — it is for us.
That is exactly why you are in the right place with us.

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