Renting & Renting Out in the Engadin: Your Summer 2025 Guide

With summer in full swing, the Engadin region presents fresh alpine opportunities—whether you're planning to rent out your property or find your perfect mountain retreat.

Market Snapshot: Engadin / St. Moritz

• Ultra-low availability: Only approximately 2 - 2.3 % of owner-occupied apartments are currently on the market in St. Moritz, confirming the market’s tightness

  
  

• High price per square meter:

  • Luxury apartments start around CHF 21,200 - 25,000/m², with prime locations reaching up to CHF 32,000 - 40,000/m², and exceptional listings even exceeding CHF 100,000/m².

  • The broader Alpine average is around CHF 22,300/m² - with Engadin / St. Moritz topping the rankings.

For Property Owners: Seize the Summer Surge

• Enhance seasonal appeal with outdoor spaces, light-filled rooms, and local amenities like lakes or hiking trails.

  
  

• Stay compliant: Short‑term rentals are regulated - Parli Swiss can guide you through the details.

  
  

• Stamp your property’s character in listings: highlight Engadin charm, views, and craftsmanship.

  
  

• Maximise returns: Combine short-term summer lets with year-round rental potential.

For Renters: Secure Your Summer Sanctuary

• Define your ideal stay: Chalet comfort or village proximity? Lakeside serenity or hiking access?

  
  

• Act early: Desirable summer rentals fill fast - start your search now.

  
  

• Live the season: Enjoy summer in Engadin - hiking, lake swimming, alpine charm.

Why Engadin Stands Out

This region offers more than beauty - it’s a lifestyle anchored in nature, culture, and enduring value. With supply remaining limited and demand strong, 2025 is shaping up to be a season of great possibilities.

Ready to explore?

Parli Swiss is here to guide you - whether you're renting, letting, or investing.

📩 Contact us for personalised support in the Engadin market.

Here’s to a vibrant summer filled with alpine opportunity!

Arch. Federico Parli

Quellen: UBS Alpine Property Focus 2025 | Ginesta Marktbericht St. Moritz 2024 | OAKS Immobilienkommentar 2025

Renting & Renting Out in the Engadin: Your Summer 2025 Guide

Buying and Selling Real Estate in the Engadine: Your Guide to Success

Welcome back to our Parli Swiss Blog! If you’re considering buying or selling property in Engadin, you’ve come to the right place. Engadin is renowned for its exclusive location, breathtaking mountain landscapes, and luxury #properties. Whether you’re an investor, looking for a second home, or a seller, we’ll show you how to make the most of the real estate market in Engadin.

Why is the Engadine Attractive for Buyers and Sellers

The Engadine is one of Switzerland’s most sought-after real estate markets. With year-round

recreational activities, #top-class ski resorts, and a luxurious lifestyle, the region attracts affluent buyers from around the globe. Properties in the Engadine offer strong value retention and are in demand as vacation homes and investments. But what should you consider to ensure a successful #purchase or sale?

Buying Property in the Engadine: What You Need to Know

1. Local Market Knowledge and Expert Advice

To purchase property in the Engadine, collaborating with an experienced real estate agent is essential. At Parli Swiss, we deeply understand the #Engadine market and help you find the best opportunities.

2. Regulations for Foreign Buyers – Lex Koller

As explained in our previous article, “Overcoming Challenges: Buying Property for Foreign Citizens in the Upper Engadine", purchasing real estate in Switzerland as a foreigner is subject to specific regulations (Lex Koller).

In summary:

• Foreigners can purchase properties with a net living area of up to 200 square meters

(approximately 240 gross square meters).

• The purchase process involves several steps, from obtaining authorization to notarial

authentication. Your real estate agent will assist you every step of the way.

3. The Purchase Process in Detail

• Property Search: Choose from a wide range of exclusive chalets, apartments, and luxury

properties throughout Engadin.

• Financing: Secure solid #financing. At Parli Swiss, we can arrange an initial consultation with one of our partner banks, which understand the market in depth and can offer you

advantageous long-term financing.

• Contract Management: Once all paperwork is in order, you can sign the purchase contract

and officially acquire your dream property in Engadin.

Selling Property in the Engadine: How to Achieve the Best Price

1. Market Analysis and Pricing Strategy

A realistic price is key to a fast and profitable sale. At Parli Swiss, we offer in-depth market #analysis to determine the optimal price for your property.

2. Professional Marketing

To successfully sell your property in the Engadine, we emphasize high-quality presentations.

Professional photography and virtual tours showcase your property and attract potential buyers.

3. Access to an Exclusive Network

With our extensive network of affluent buyers, we can market your property quickly and efficiently, often before it officially hits the market.

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Coming Soon: Renting and renting out in the Engadine

In our next article, we will explore renting and renting out in the Engadine. Learn how to successfully rent out your property or find an exclusive vacation home. Stay tuned!

Arch. Federico Parli

Your expert for real estate in the Engadine

Buying and selling real estate in the Engadine

Overcoming the Challenges: Buying Property for Foreigners in the Upper Engadine

Welcome to our Parli Swiss blog! Today we will look at the unique challenges that foreigners face when buying property in the picturesque Upper Engadine. Despite the legal restrictions on buying property for foreigners, we want to show you how you can make your dream of owning real estate in this sought-after region come true.

The Specific Restrictions - Lex Koller and Square Meter Limitations

The Federal Act on the Acquisition of Land by Persons Abroad (Lex Koller) regulates the acquisition of property for foreigners in Switzerland. This legislation restricts the purchase of real estate by foreign nationals or companies based in Switzerland that are controlled by foreign entities.

Approval by the competent Federal and Cantonal authorities is required and occurs by filling out a 2-page form, the foreign form, where the buyer's personal details and those of the real estate property are indicated. The foreign  form confirms the source of the funds and the identity of the buyer as well as the total net square meters of the real estate property.

A foreigner can buy up to a maximum of 200 net square meters.

It is important to know that the net surface area is not equivalent to the gross surface area.

The latter is in fact approximately 20% higher, a foreigner can therefore purchase a real estate #property of up to approximately 240 square meters of gross surface area, thus effectively acquiring more than 200 habitable square meters.

The process for the acquisition of real estate by a #foreigner in our wonderful Engadine is very simple:

1. The buyer finds the real estate property that he likes the most

   
   

2. The real estate agent, a professional in the sector, takes care of finding the agreement between seller and buyer

   
   

3. Once the agreement is found, the real estate agent contacts the trusted notary who sends the Lafe form to the real estate agent who in turn forwards it to the buyer

   
   

4. The buyer fills out and signs the foreign form and sends it by registered mail directly to the notary with a digital copy to the real estate agent who advances it to the notary

   
   

5. The notary, as soon as he receives the original form, sends it to Bern for identity checks, the source of the buyer's funds and the total net square meters

6. Once this check has been carried out, Bern affixes its stamp and returns the form now official at federal level to the notary

   
   

7. The buyer can now sign the sales contract and officially become the new owner of the real estate

Conclusions

Strategic planning, knowledge of the laws and collaboration with real estate experts specializing in the Upper Engadine market play a crucial role.

At Parli Swiss we understand the complexity and are your partner for a successful #property acquisition despite legal restrictions.

Contact us for a personal consultation, we are ready to answer your questions and guide you on the path to your dream property.

Arch. Federico Parli