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The For Sale By Owner Home Purchase Contract is designed for use in Switzerland when private individuals wish to conduct a property sale without real estate agent involvement. This document is essential for ensuring compliance with Swiss property law requirements while protecting both parties' interests in the transaction. It must be drafted in accordance with the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB) and Code of Obligations (OR), typically requiring notarial authentication as per cantonal regulations. The contract includes comprehensive details about the property, parties, purchase price, payment terms, warranties, and transfer conditions, while addressing specific Swiss legal requirements such as land registry procedures and, where applicable, Lex Koller compliance for foreign buyers. It's particularly important in the Swiss context where property transactions are highly regulated and require specific formalities for legal validity.

1. Parties: Identification of the seller and buyer with full legal names, addresses, and citizenship status (relevant for Lex Koller compliance)

2. Background: Brief context of the sale and confirmation that the seller is the registered owner of the property

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including Property, Completion Date, Purchase Price, and other relevant terms

4. Property Description: Detailed legal description of the property including land register details, parcel number, and address

5. Purchase Price: The agreed purchase price, payment terms, and deposit requirements

6. Payment Terms: Schedule of payments, including deposit, down payment, and final payment arrangements

7. Completion Date: The date for completion of the sale and transfer of ownership

8. Property Transfer: Process and requirements for legal transfer of the property in the land register

9. Seller's Warranties: Warranties regarding property ownership, absence of encumbrances, and property condition

10. Buyer's Acknowledgments: Buyer's confirmation of property inspection and acceptance of condition

11. Costs and Taxes: Allocation of transfer taxes, notary fees, and registration costs

12. Risk and Insurance: Transfer of risk and insurance responsibilities

13. Default Provisions: Consequences of either party's failure to complete the transaction

14. Governing Law: Confirmation of Swiss law application and jurisdiction

15. Execution: Signature requirements including notarization provisions