A leading safety record among Switzerland’s major cities.
In 2025, the lowest rate of the principal offences measured among Switzerland’s ten major cities, for the 11th consecutive year.
Source: City of Lugano, 2025 annual report ↗

ITALIAN EXIT TAX · PRIVATE RELOCATION TO TICINO
Considering a move to Switzerland? In Ticino, Mediterranean living and Swiss stability bring a fresh perspective to your life and long-term interests.
Arrange your private Experience ↗⌖ Ticino, Switzerland
A private half-day.
A fresh perspective.
TIME TO LOOK AHEAD
The debate surrounding a possible Italian exit tax brings a personal question into sharper focus: where would you like to build your future?
Ticino combines the pleasure of lakeside living with the strength of the Swiss environment. A destination to explore today, offering a long-term perspective for your family and your interests while preserving a natural connection with Italy.
Discover the WETAG approach ↗A leading safety record among Switzerland’s major cities.
In 2025, the lowest rate of the principal offences measured among Switzerland’s ten major cities, for the 11th consecutive year.
Source: City of Lugano, 2025 annual report ↗
Swiss Village of the Year 2025.
The Lake Maggiore village recognised in the competition organised by Schweizer Illustrierte and L’illustré.
Source: Ascona-Locarno Tourism ↗
Among Europe’s regions with the highest life expectancy.
85.2 years of life expectancy at birth. 2024 data for European NUTS 2 regions.
Source: Eurostat ↗

THE PLEASURE OF LIVING. THE FREEDOM TO PLAN.
Everyday life by the lake, Italian language and culture, and a dependable institutional environment. Here, quality of life meets a long-term perspective.
An economic and institutional setting in which to consider your plans with confidence and clarity.
The lake, the landscape and the pleasure of enjoying your surroundings, at home and outdoors.
Proximity to Milan, connections with Italy and access to international airports.
WETAG PRIVATE RELOCATION EXPERIENCE
A private half-day to discover Ticino, explore selected homes and meet a specialist. Every detail is planned around you.
We begin with your priorities: family, lifestyle, property requirements and the possibilities of relocation.
Properties chosen to suit your plans, explored in the company of your dedicated consultant.
A confidential discussion with an independent specialist, coordinated with your own advisers where appropriate.
Discover the area through its neighbourhoods, amenities and the places that reflect your way of life.
Personal preparation, property viewings, specialist guidance and local discovery in one private programme. One dedicated WETAG contact, before and after your visit.
Arrange your visit ↗A PROGRAMME BUILT AROUND YOU
An initial conversation to understand your family’s priorities and prepare a personal programme.
View properties suited to your plans and begin to imagine your life here.
A private setting for your questions and a closer look at your individual circumstances.
Explore neighbourhoods, amenities and places through the lens of your future everyday life.
A personal review of the opportunities explored and the next step to take together.
Each stage adapts to your priorities and property selection, with a dedicated WETAG consultant throughout.


A HOME THAT REFLECTS YOUR PLANS
A villa with room for your family, a lakeside residence or an initial rental home. The choice begins with how you wish to live.
Explore WETAG properties ↗Your personal selection will reflect your requirements and current availability.
SWISS MEDITERRANEAN LIFESTYLE
“Choosing where to live means
choosing how to look to the future.”
ABOUT WETAG
Since 1973, WETAG has guided local and international clients in their choice of property in Ticino. We combine local knowledge with the strength of our exclusive affiliations with Christie’s International Real Estate, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International, and our role as a founding member of EREN. Experience, discretion and established relationships support every personal project.
Our international network ↗YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Tell us about your plans. We will arrange an initial personal conversation and shape your Experience in Ticino around your priorities.
A dedicated contact. A confidential conversation.
WETAG Luxury Real Estate
Lugano · Ascona
In Ticino, since 1973.
BEFORE WE MEET
Individuals and families considering a new life and residence in Ticino, including those reflecting on the Italian exit tax debate. The programme combines a personalised property selection with discussions with independent professionals about your individual circumstances.
No. The programme is designed to help you discover the destination and make a more informed assessment of your plans. Our initial conversation helps us prepare a visit relevant to your priorities.
Yes. Depending on your requirements and availability, the selection can include rental homes. This can offer an initial opportunity to discover the area before choosing a permanent home.
Personal preparation, selected property viewings, an introductory discussion with a tax specialist and an exploration of the area. Scope and terms are agreed before confirmation. Complex written opinions, applications and subsequent professional assignments are separate services.
Of course. The programme can be coordinated with your advisers, sharing only information that is necessary and authorised.
We begin with your family, lifestyle, property preferences and timeframe. Viewings are grouped within the same area, and the programme is adapted to the selected properties and travel involved.