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Saas-Fee · Valais · Switzerland — 1,800 m

Two new private residences
in Saas-Fee — open to
foreign buyers

Brand-new, freehold, in the heart of the village. Saas-Fee offers a rare route for qualified foreign buyers to own a new private residence, subject to Swiss authorisation. Two remain. We handle eligibility, pricing and viewings privately.

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The short answer

Yes — foreigners may be able to buy property in Saas-Fee. It remains one of the rare Swiss alpine resorts with a route for qualified non-resident foreign buyers, subject to Swiss authorisation. New private apartments are now almost impossible to build under Swiss second-home law (Lex Weber), so existing new-build stock is nearly gone. These two freehold residences, in the centre of the village, are among the last available — subject to standard Swiss (Lex Koller) authorisation.

Why this is rare

Saas-Fee doesn’t do
new apartments anymore

Switzerland’s Lex Weber law stopped new second-home construction in resort communes that are already more than 20% second homes. Saas-Fee qualifies — so almost no new private apartments can be built here. The ski lifts, the glacier, the four-thousanders: you can visit all of it. Owning a brand-new private apartment? That door has been closing for years.

Most property here is locked into hotel schemes — fractional, managed, restricted in use. These two are different: full freehold, no operator, no obligations. Your apartment, your rules, year-round. They exist only because their permits predate the freeze.

1,800 m
Year-round altitude
Car-free
Permanently protected
New
Never lived in
2
Residences left

Brand new.

Never lived in. Contemporary build, straight from the developer — not a conversion or a refurbishment.

Heart of the village.

Minutes on foot to the lifts, shops and restaurants — not the edge of town, not a ten-minute trek to the slopes.

Full freehold.

No hotel scheme, no operator, no rental obligation. Your apartment, your rules, year-round.

Discreet, verified access.

We confirm the exact residence, your eligibility and the buyer route — privately, with no wasted time.

Buying in Saas-Fee — at a glance

The essentials, in plain language

Can foreigners buy property in Saas-Fee?

Foreign buyers may be able to purchase qualifying holiday property in Saas-Fee, but eligibility depends on nationality, residence status, intended use, the property and the applicable Lex Koller authorisation and quota process. Each case should be checked individually.

Can foreigners buy?
Yes, subject to Swiss authorisation. Saas-Fee offers a rare route for qualified foreign buyers; neighbouring resorts can be more restrictive.
Authorisation
A cantonal permit under Lex Koller, arranged through your Swiss notary.
Size limit
Generally up to about 200 m² of net living area per holiday-home unit.
Resale
In Valais, foreign owners typically hold for 5 years before reselling.
Purchase costs
Roughly 3–5% on top of the price (notary, transfer tax, land registry).
Timeline
Permit timing varies by case; completion often runs 3–6 months from offer.
New-build supply
Effectively frozen by Lex Weber — very few new apartments remain.

Guidance only, not legal or tax advice; eligibility is assessed case by case and rules can change.

Market & investment

Why patient capital
wins in the Alps

The Swiss Alps aren’t one market — they’re segmented. Prime resorts behave as scarcity-driven capital-preservation plays; others face repositioning, or decline. The real question isn’t which resort looks attractive today, but which will still support a functioning economy in twenty years. Saas-Fee sits firmly in the first camp.

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+5.6%
Saas-Fee · year-on-year (UBS 2026)

UBS's 2026 Swiss Alpine Property Focus puts Saas-Fee at an indicative asking-price level of CHF 14,400/m² for upmarket residential property of good quality, up 5.6% year on year.

Source: UBS Swiss Alpine Property Focus 2026. Q1 2026 asking-price estimate for upmarket residential property of good quality; not an entry price or completed transaction price.

Updated July 2026

Market signals
+94%
Swiss ski-home values · 20 years

The Alps’ most consistent market — and up 20% in the past five years.

Savills Ski Report 2025/26
Top 5
Priciest Alpine markets · all Swiss

High-end holiday-home prices are up over 30% since 2020.

UBS Alpine Property Focus 2026
1,500 → 600
Proposed cut to foreign-buyer permits

Switzerland may sharply reduce annual Lex Koller permits — the window is narrowing.

UBS Alpine Property Focus 2026

Third-party market data, cited with source and year; figures are historical and may change. Saas-Fee sits in Upper Valais, which UBS flags for above-average growth.

The long-hold advantage

In Valais, capital-gains tax on property falls the longer you own. Sell early and a surcharge applies; from year six the rate drops roughly 4% a year — from up to about 38% in year one to as little as 1–3% after 25 years. The system is built to reward owners who stay.

38%
26%
20%
11%
3%
1 yr
5 yr
10 yr
20 yr
25 yr+
Capital-gains tax rate · by years held

Illustrative, top gain bracket, canton of Valais. Guidance only, not tax advice; figures depend on the gain and are confirmed case by case. Source: Valais real-estate gains tax.

At 1,800 metres — above the cloud line, under the four-thousanders. This is what you come home to.

Current availability

Two residences.
Both available now.

Pricing and full specifications are shared in confidence with qualified buyers. Names and details below are editable placeholders — contact us to begin.

New private apartments for sale in Saas-Fee, Switzerland — Tower West
Available now

Tower West

Saas-Fee, Valais · Adjacent to Dom4545
  • Brand new — never occupied
  • Private freehold residence
  • Minutes from the lifts
  • Open to qualified foreign buyers
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New private apartments for sale in Saas-Fee, Switzerland — Residence II
Available now

Residence II

Central Saas-Fee · Valais
  • Brand new — never occupied
  • Private freehold residence
  • Heart of the village
  • Open to qualified foreign buyers
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Questions buyers ask

Straight answers, first

Can a foreigner buy property in Saas-Fee?
Yes. Saas-Fee offers a rare route for qualified non-resident foreign buyers, subject to Swiss authorisation. Purchases need cantonal authorisation under Lex Koller, arranged through a Swiss notary — we confirm your eligibility before any introduction.
Can I buy near Zermatt as a foreigner?
Rules vary by resort and commune. Saas-Fee offers a rare route for qualified foreign buyers, subject to authorisation, which is a large part of why buyer interest is strong.
Why are brand-new apartments so rare here?
Swiss second-home rules make new private apartments in qualifying resort communes exceptionally rare. Saas-Fee is one of those scarce markets; the few new residences that exist, including these, are highly unusual.
Do I need a permit, and how long does it take?
Yes — a cantonal Lex Koller permit, filed by your notary. Timing varies by case. Completion often runs about 3–6 months from offer.
How much are the costs on top of the price?
Budget roughly 3–5% for notary fees, property transfer tax and land-registry fees. Exact figures depend on the canton and are confirmed before you commit.
Can I rent it out?
These are full freehold residences with no operator obligation. Rental rules for foreign-owned Swiss property are specific — we’ll explain exactly what applies to your situation.
Is Saas-Fee a good investment?
It’s a car-free, year-round glacier resort with extremely limited new supply — the kind of scarcity that has historically supported value in the Swiss Alps. Past performance is no guarantee; we share specifics privately.
Why might these appear differently online?
Related units or development references can appear publicly under different names. We work through a direct owner relationship, confirm the exact residence, and clarify the structure and process before any introduction.
What is Lex Koller?
Lex Koller is the Swiss federal law on the acquisition of real estate by people abroad. For a qualifying Saas-Fee holiday home, a foreign buyer needs a cantonal authorisation under Lex Koller, arranged through a Swiss notary and subject to annual quotas.
What are indicative Saas-Fee prices in 2026?
UBS's 2026 Swiss Alpine Property Focus indicates an asking-price level of about CHF 14,400/m² for upmarket residential property of good quality in Saas-Fee, up 5.6% year on year. This is an indicative asking-price estimate, not an entry price or a completed transaction price.
How can I check my eligibility?
Eligibility depends on your nationality, residence status, intended use and the specific property. We confirm it privately before any introduction — the quickest route is our buyer-eligibility form.
How we work
“We protect the buyer’s time, verify the opportunity, and manage the introduction discreetly.”

Tristan Davis Real Estate works through direct owner relationships and private introductions. In Saas-Fee, where related units can appear online under different names, we confirm the exact residence, your eligibility and the route to ownership — so you deal in certainty, not noise.

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Acquisition of Swiss residential property by foreign buyers is subject to federal, cantonal and municipal authorisation under applicable legislation (Lex Koller / Lex Weber). Eligibility is assessed case by case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal or financial advice. Information is provided in good faith and subject to change.