# Q&A / Analysis — 3. Risks & Why the Price Is Below Market

### Why is CHF 625'000 (≈ CHF 7'440/m²) below market?

Renovated condominiums in central Basel-Stadt / Kleinbasel typically ask **≈ CHF 10'000–14'000/m²**. At ~CHF 7'440/m² this flat looks **~30–40% "cheap"** — but most of that discount is **future spend the price already anticipates**, not a free lunch:

1. **Interior is renovation-needed** — kitchen and bath are partly original (1975). Budget **CHF 60'000–100'000** to modernize.
2. **Building-wide façade + roof energetic renovation is coming** — total ≈ CHF 500'000–600'000; this flat's 54/1000 share is **≈ CHF 27'000–32'000**, partly covered by the renewal fund (CHF 117k, +CHF 50k/yr) but with **special-levy (Sonderumlage) risk** if costs run over.
3. **No parking**, small-ish floor area for a 3.5, 1970s building stock, street-side balcony noise.

Add the modernization + renovation share to the price and the **all-in cost approaches CHF 700'000–800'000** — i.e. roughly *at* market for a then-modern flat. So it is **fairly priced given its state**, with upside only if you do the work efficiently or the seller is motivated (a quicker sale / "as-is" discount is plausible).

### Key risks

| Risk | Comment |
|------|---------|
| **Renovation special levy** | Façade/roof CHF 500–600k; your share ~CHF 30k. Fund may not fully cover → possible extra call. **Verify current fund balance & levy plan with the new manager (Dinvest AG).** |
| **Renovation-fund adequacy** | Owners voted to *keep* contributions at CHF 50k/yr (rejected raising to 75–100k) despite the large planned works — reserves may lag the capex. |
| **Interest-rate / affordability** | Mortgage costs rise if rates climb at renewal; stress-tested at 5%. |
| **Modernization overrun** | Kitchen/bath/finishes can exceed budget; permits for structural changes needed. |
| **Liquidity / gains tax** | Basel-Stadt gains tax punishes short holds; plan to hold 6–10y+. |
| **Building/earthquake findings** | Earthquake assessment ordered; possible future obligations if issues surface. |
| **No parking** | Limits resale appeal to car-owning buyers; mitigated by central location/ÖV. |

### Verdict
A **solid first home to live in for the medium-to-long term** in a desirable, central quarter — provided you can fund the interior modernization *and* absorb your share of the building renovation. **Not** a short-term investment play. Before committing: pull the **latest STWEG accounts, the renewal-fund balance, and the concrete renovation-cost/levy plan** from the management, and get **firm quotes** for the interior work.

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_Disclaimer: This analysis is an independent estimate for orientation only, based on the attached sales dossier and publicly-typical Basel-Stadt figures as of 2026. Prices, tax rates, market rents and renovation costs are approximate and change. It is **not** financial, tax or legal advice — verify all figures with the property manager, a mortgage advisor and a tax professional before deciding._
