Method and guarantees: six milestones, and you pay after each one

Asbestos: a survey before the works

In Geneva (SABRA directive) and in the canton of Vaud, a survey is compulsory before works on buildings constructed before 1991. In Vaud this applies whatever the scale of the works, and the surveyor must be recognised by Forum Asbestos Switzerland (FACH).

If asbestos-containing materials are found, a specialist firm removes them before the works begin.

What we do: We order the survey at the visit from a FACH-recognised partner firm, and build any removal work into the schedule.

ge.ch, directive SABRA · vd.ch, amiante (propriétaires) · suva.ch, identifier l’amiante · Checked on 18.10.2026

Geneva housing law (LDTR): renovating a rented home

In Geneva, renovating a rented home (beyond simple maintenance) usually requires a permit under the Geneva housing law (LDTR), through the fast-track procedure (APA). In most cases the decision is issued within 30 days.

The rent after the works is set by the cantonal office, usually for 3 years.

What we do: We prepare the application (forms, rent table, description of works) with the property manager or the owner, and plan the works around the decision date.

ge.ch, rénovation de logements et LDTR · Checked on 18.10.2026

Building permits on La Côte (Vaud)

In the canton of Vaud, light internal renovation that does not redistribute volumes or floor areas is exempt from a permit (art. 68a RLATC), subject to the local municipal rules.

A major reconfiguration of rooms requires a building permit.

What we do: We check with the municipality what applies to your project and prepare the application if one is needed.

Ville de Lausanne, brochure permis de construire · Checked on 18.10.2026

Condominiums (PPE): which majority for which works?

Necessary works (maintenance, repairs): simple majority of the co-owners (Swiss Civil Code, art. 647c).

Useful works (improving value or comfort): double majority, of co-owners and of ownership shares (art. 647d).

Luxury works (embellishment): in principle unanimity (art. 647e).

What we do: We prepare the pack for the owners’ meeting: description, quote, schedule and a suggested classification of the works, to be confirmed by the building manager.

immobilier.ch, PPE et frais de travaux · lawinside.ch · Checked on 18.10.2026

Grants: the Buildings Programme

For energy-related work (insulation, heat pump, whole-building renovation), the grant application to the Buildings Programme must be filed before the works begin.

What we do: We point you to the grants that may apply and set the start date after the application has been filed.

leprogrammebatiments.ch · Checked on 18.10.2026

Tax: the imputed rental value ends in 2029

Tax on the imputed rental value of owner-occupied homes will be abolished on 1 January 2029 (Federal Council decision of 1 April 2026). From then on, maintenance costs will no longer be deductible for owner-occupied homes.

Renovating before 2029 may have a tax advantage: talk to your tax adviser.

What we do: Our invoices separate maintenance from improvements, line by line, to make your tax adviser’s work easier.

admin.ch, communiqué du 01.04.2026 · ge.ch, abolition de la valeur locative · Checked on 18.10.2026

VAT

Our quotes and indicative prices include VAT at the standard Swiss rate of 8.1%.

What we do: VAT is shown on every quote and invoice.

estv.admin.ch, taux de TVA · Checked on 18.10.2026