Owner enjoying peace of mind overlooking Singapore skyline
Offlist Premier

Property management in Zurich & Zug. For owners abroad.

Full-service property management in Zurich & Zug for owners living abroad. In partnership with LifestyleHOME, we handle tenants, repairs, and administration — so you don't have to.

Active Property Management in

ZURICH • ZUG • GENEVA • BASEL

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What type of property?

3.5 Rooms

Rent or Sell.
Your Asset, Your Choice.

We provide a dual-strategy valuation. Whether you want to hold your asset for yield or liquidate it discreetly, our private office handles both without public exposure.

Management (Rent)

We secure a premium tenant in Zurich or Zug and handle all administration for a percentage of rental income — while you retain full ownership.

Private Sale

We match your property with qualified buyers for a quiet, off-market transaction.

Jenny Albrecht
“A well-managed property is an investment in peace of mind. We ensure your asset is cared for as if it were our own.”

Jenny Albrecht

Property Management — Zug & Zurich

LifestyleHOME
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Off-Market Philosophy

Private Concierge Style.

No mass viewings. No noise.

We operate unlike any traditional agency. We already have the data of the Tenant or Buyer. We don't need to advertise to find them.

Direct matching with Verified Profiles.
Discreet viewings only with pre-approved candidates.
Full anonymity for high-profile owners.

The Offlist Database

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Premium Tenants

We place high-quality tenants — executives, entrepreneurs, and families — who treat the property with respect.

Maintenance

24/7 emergency support and handling of all technical repairs.

Mail & Admin

We act as your Swiss correspondence address for the authorities.

Yield Optimization

Minimizing vacancy through our pre-market waiting list.

The Challenge of the Absent Owner

Managing a property in Zurich or Zug from Singapore, New York or London presents specific risks to your yield. First, tenant turnover: every month of vacancy costs you roughly one twelfth of the year's gross rent, and without a local partner, re-letting a premium apartment can take months. Second, maintenance: a water leak at 2 a.m. in Zurich is 8 a.m. in Singapore, and without someone on the ground, minor issues can become major damage. That is why we partnered with Natalie and Jenny Albrecht of LifestyleHOME to offer dedicated property management in Zurich and Zug.

The Offlist Solution:

We act as your Swiss point of contact. We handle the keys, the mail and the paperwork. Our tenant strategy prioritises executives on long-term assignments, who are often away on business, and where the employer is involved, a corporate lease can add further security.

Management for owners abroad

Property management in Zurich and Zug for owners living abroad

If you live in Singapore, London, New York or anywhere outside Switzerland, owning an apartment in Zurich or Zug means dealing with tenants, repairs, ancillary costs and authorities from a distance. Offlist Premier combines tenant sourcing from our off-market network with on-the-ground management by our partner LifestyleHOME (Natalie and Jenny Albrecht).

How the management mandate works

  1. 1

    Initial call and property review

    Tell us where the property is and where you live. We review the property, the current lease and your goals: rental income, a long-term hold or a later sale.

  2. 2

    Written proposal

    You receive a proposal describing the scope of services and the fee, charged as a percentage of rental income. Nothing starts until you agree.

  3. 3

    Tenant placement

    If the property is empty or the tenant is leaving, we match it with vetted executives, diplomats and families from our network. You approve the final dossier from abroad via your dashboard.

  4. 4

    Handover and set-up

    Lease, rental deposit, handover protocol, keys and notifications to utilities are organised locally, so you do not need to travel.

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    Ongoing management

    Tenant requests, 24/7 emergency support, repairs with local contractors, mail handling as your Swiss correspondence address, and an annual statement of accounts.

What is included

The mandate is designed so that you can own a Swiss property without being in Switzerland. Depending on the scope you choose, it covers:

  • Tenant search from the Offlist network, including checks of employment contract, debt collection extract and residence permit.
  • Lease preparation with standard Swiss templates, the initial rent form where your canton requires it, and the rental deposit.
  • Rent monitoring and day-to-day tenant relations.
  • Maintenance and repairs coordinated with local contractors, plus 24/7 support for emergencies.
  • Mail and administration: we act as your Swiss correspondence address for the authorities.
  • An annual statement of accounts for your Swiss tax return, and introductions to partner tax fiduciaries.

Who your tenants will be

We prioritise tenants who look after a property: executives on long-term assignments, entrepreneurs, diplomats and relocating families. Many work for international employers in Zurich and Zug and are looking for a stable home rather than a short stay. Every candidate is vetted before you see their dossier, and you always make the final decision.

Fees

Property management is charged as a percentage of rental income. Tenant finding from our network is part of the mandate. The exact percentage depends on the property and the services you need, and it is confirmed in writing before anything starts. Repair and maintenance costs remain the owner's, as with any Swiss property.

Discretion and data handling

Your property is never advertised publicly: no portal listing and no photos online. High-profile owners can remain fully anonymous towards tenants. Tenant dossiers and your own data are handled in line with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nDSG) and shared only with the people who need them to manage your property.

Typical timeline

We call you within 24 hours of your request. The mandate can start as soon as the proposal is signed. If the property needs a tenant, the timing follows the rental market: well-located apartments in Zurich and Zug are usually in demand, while very high-end properties may take longer because the pool of suitable tenants is deliberately small. If you are moving from another property manager, the handover follows the notice period in your existing mandate.

Why an off-market approach suits owners abroad

When you are not in the country, every public viewing, every enquiry and every unclear application lands in your inbox, often at night. An off-market approach filters this before it reaches you: only verified candidates, one-to-one viewings, and a single local team that answers for the property.

It also protects your yield. Each month of vacancy costs roughly one twelfth of the annual gross rent, and a problem that is not dealt with quickly becomes an expensive one. Note that rental income from Swiss property is generally taxed in the canton where the property is located, even if you live abroad, which is why the annual statement of accounts matters.

Discuss management of your property

Tell us where the property is and where you live. We will call you within 24 hours with a first assessment.

Request a management proposal

Further reading for owners

Property management FAQ

Q.Do you manage properties in Zurich and Zug?

Yes. Through our partnership with LifestyleHOME (Natalie and Jenny Albrecht), we provide dedicated property management in Zurich and Zug. They handle tenant relations, viewings and maintenance on the ground, while Offlist sources tenants from our off-market network.

Q.How much does property management cost?

Management is charged as a percentage of rental income. The exact rate depends on the property and the scope of services and is confirmed in writing before the mandate starts.

Q.How do you vet tenants while I am abroad?

We check employment contracts, debt collection extracts and residence permits on your behalf. You receive a finalised dossier for approval via your dashboard.

Q.Can you act as my Swiss correspondence address?

Yes. We act as your Swiss correspondence address for the authorities and handle incoming mail, so that deadlines are not missed while you are abroad.

Q.Do you handle tax reporting?

We provide an annual statement of accounts suitable for your Swiss tax return, and we can connect you with our partner tax fiduciaries.

Q.Can I sell the property later without listing it online?

Yes. If you decide to sell, we present the property privately to verified buyers, family offices and private investors in our network. It is never published.