Identify the parcel before interpreting the aerial image
Open the cantonal geoportal and locate the address. Check the municipality, parcel boundary and building before saving an extract. The portal brings together planning, woodland, water and natural-hazard information, among other topics. Inspect individual layers with their legends rather than relying on overlapping colours. Keep the plot number with your enquiry documents.
Separate the setting from proposed uses
An aerial image shows the surroundings; the public-law restrictions register addresses a different set of questions. Check zoning or protection issues separately. For a visit, also list your own observations about access, usable garden space and retaining walls. A line on a map does not by itself establish extra living space or the feasibility of a proposed extension.
Describe the building as it stands today
Collect floor plans showing areas and dated records of roof, heating, window and interior works. Distinguish completed renovations from future plans. For an apartment, information about shared parts and approved maintenance work is useful. If the dossier uses different area definitions, flag them: land area, building footprint and living area should not be treated as interchangeable figures.
Match the enquiry to the decision you face
Tell Suisse Homes why you need an assessment, identify the exact property and list unresolved questions. Its central contact in Steinhausen will agree the service scope, costs and arrangements for a visit during the initial discussion. Documents and physical condition inform a market value assessment; the maps themselves do not produce an individual selling price.
Official sources to prepare your enquiry
These sources describe the location and property records. They do not calculate an individual market value.
Frequently asked questions
Is a geoportal printout enough?
It helps identify the site but does not replace property documents or clarification of unresolved uses. Keep its source, legend and consultation date together.
What should I provide for an outbuilding?
Show which buildings and areas your enquiry includes. Explain their existing use and provide any plans or permissions you already have.
Can I enquire before completing the dossier?
Yes. Start with the address and your purpose. Suisse Homes can then clarify the documents needed, the proposed service and any costs before you decide.