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Apartments for sale in Lugano

In Lugano, an apartment can take very different forms: a flat in a historic palazzo in the pedestrian centre, a penthouse looking over the gulf from the slopes of Monte Brè, a contemporary residence on the lakeshore, a quiet building in the hills. This selection presents the apartments and penthouses for sale in Lugano, Switzerland, and the surrounding municipalities entrusted to Fontana Sotheby's International Realty, chosen for their location and the quality of their construction.

Living in an apartment in Lugano

The city centre. Apartments in historic palazzi and recent residences between the LAC, Via Nassa and the lakefront. The lakeside promenade and the offices of the financial centre are within walking distance.

Penthouses. On the slopes of Monte Brè, in Castagnola, Ruvigliana and Aldesago, and on the heights of Muzzano and Comano. Generous terraces, often on several levels, open onto the lake or the city.

On the lake. In Paradiso, Melide and Bissone, residences facing the water, along the shore that runs from Lugano towards Morcote. The city centre is a few minutes away.

In the hills. In Montagnola, Pazzallo, Breganzona and Comano, apartments in small buildings of only a few units, often with a private garden. A quieter setting close to the international schools, for those who live in Lugano all year round.

The living room of a penthouse, with windows opening onto the Gulf of Lugano and Monte San Salvatore.

Primary residence or second home

For those looking for a second home in Lugano, the first question concerns the apartment itself. Some units are offered exclusively as a primary residence, to buyers who take up domicile there. For buyers living abroad, the Lex Koller permits the purchase of a second home only in certain municipalities and for units that meet specific requirements, subject to cantonal authorisation. Even before a viewing, our team identifies with you the apartments that suit your situation, and accompanies you through every stage of the process.

Buying an apartment in Switzerland

In Switzerland, an apartment is usually bought as condominium ownership, known in Ticino as proprietà per piani. Together with the unit itself, the buyer becomes a co-owner of the building's common parts, which are governed by a set of regulations and funded through the owners' contributions and, often, a renovation fund. Before an offer is made, we review these documents and the condition of the building with you. The purchase is completed with a notarial deed and registration in the land register.

Fontana Sotheby's International Realty in Lugano

The offices of Fontana Sotheby's International Realty at Via Luvini 4, in the centre of Lugano.

Since 1926 we have followed the Lugano property market from our offices on Via Luvini. In our showroom on Via Soave, in the pedestrian heart of the city, a selection of properties for sale is displayed in the windows. Through the Sotheby's International Realty network, we present each apartment to qualified buyers in Switzerland and abroad.

Our showroom is also open, without appointment, to anyone who simply wishes to talk about the market.

Some apartments are offered on a strictly private basis. If what you are looking for is not in this selection, we would be glad to discuss it with you. Villas and other properties for sale are gathered on the page Property for sale in Lugano.

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