In Switzerland, the landlord chooses you, not the other way around.
Özgür Ogulkanmis, founder of Swiss Expat Realtor and Swiss Agency Immobilien, joins the show to explain why the Swiss rental application process is so demanding, what US citizens specifically can and cannot buy as non-EU/EFTA residents, and why local relationships matter as much as paperwork.
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CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 - Why a Swiss-born, globally-experienced team focuses on serving expats
02:36 - The biggest misconception Americans have about Swiss apartment hunting
09:36 - Why most clients secure permanent housing before ever going temporary
18:27 - Who is actually allowed to buy property in Switzerland
20:45 - The difference between a B permit and a C permit for property rights
22:40 - What to know before applying to rent or buy in Switzerland
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ABOUT THE GUEST
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Özgür Ogulkanmis is the founder of Swiss Expat Realtor and Swiss Agency Immobilien, a Zurich-based team of former expats helping international families, including Americans, navigate Swiss real estate, immigration paperwork, and school placement.
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ABOUT YOUR HOST
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Arielle Tucker, CFP® & IRS Enrolled Agent with Connected Financial Planning, is a cross-border financial planner based in Switzerland helping Americans living abroad navigate U.S. taxes, international investments, and cross-border financial planning.
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ABOUT PASSPORT TO WEALTH®
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Passport To Wealth® is the platform for current and aspiring US expats. We connect globally mobile Americans with vetted, licensed cross-border financial advisors, tax professionals, and relocation experts who understand the financial and legal complexities of life abroad.
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LINKS & RESOURCES
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Website: https://www.passporttowealth.com
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Visit Swiss Expat Realtor: https://www.swissexpatrealtor.com
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This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Individual circumstances vary. Consult a qualified cross-border financial professional before making any financial or tax decisions.
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