Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Cassandra Levene, Managing Director of Alpine Homes and Co-Founder of Swiss Homes. Cassandra is a multilingual real estate expert specializing in luxury Alpine properties. She took over her family business five years ago, bringing innovative leadership to Alpine Homes. Her firm offers concierge-style services to UHNWI clients and family offices around the globe, helping them invest in Swiss real estate—particularly in the iconic Swiss Alps.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on demand for secondary residences outside of the major global metropolitan areas, and Alpine homes in Switzerland were no exception. Cassandra talks about how the market for second homes in the Swiss Alps has developed and evolved over the recent decades and since the pandemic.

Beyond just secondary or vacation homes, Switzerland is also becoming a choice destination for many wealth families who are relocating either their primary residence or family office to the country. Cassandra highlights the factors that are driving this increased interest and causing Switzerland to be such an attractive destination for wealthy individuals and enterprise families.

Cassandra offers practical tips and suggestions for families who are looking to invest in Alpine vacation homes or even considering a primary residence in Switzerland. She also describes some of the risks families should beware and local peculiarities to watch out for when exploring an investment in primary or secondary homes in the Alps and elsewhere in Switzerland.

Please enjoy this highly informative conversation with a uniquely positioned expert in the fast-evolving market for Swiss Alpine homes.