01.10.2024
A long-distance sale made simple: how Swifthome helped Mr. T close a complex transaction
An inherited property in need of renovation
Mr. T., a man in his thirties living in Australia, inherited his late mother’s apartment in Grandvaux. Although he had roots in Switzerland, he had no intention of keeping the property. Renting it out was quickly ruled out due to the apartment’s poor condition—it required a full renovation. Hoping to move on swiftly, Mr. T. decided to sell.
However, the Swiss property market turned out to be more difficult than he expected. After eight months on the market with no success, numerous viewings had led to no concrete offers. The distance, administrative complexity, and urgency of the situation made things increasingly difficult for Mr. T.
A fast and pragmatic solution
At that point, his broker reached out to Swifthome—a company specialized in quick, direct property purchases. Swifthome swiftly proposed an offer, slightly below his initial expectations but with a major advantage: the option to lock in the exchange rate at a favorable moment. That flexibility caught Mr. T.’s attention, and he ultimately accepted the offer.
Conclusion
Within just 15 days, the apartment was sold and the funds were transferred to Mr. T., allowing him to manage the entire transaction remotely—without the hassle of a traditional sale. Swifthome then undertook a full renovation of the property before reselling it on the market. A fast, efficient outcome that highlights Swifthome’s adaptability in handling complex real estate situations.
