A ruling this May from Switzerland's highest court has banned construction of second homes in most Alpine villages with immediate effect. Sales agents and developers claim that the decision, following ...

Switzerland has long been synonymous with stability and security, making it a top destination for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). In an era of rising debt costs, growing government deficits ...

Waterside living with a village atmosphere, Geneva and Lausanne are attracting larger numbers of ultra-wealthy visitors in summer as the Med hots up—some come back to buy property and stay for good.