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CHF 2'700

Federal Examination Fee for the 2027 Sitting

SFPKIW Prüfungen Bewirtschaftung

CHF 9'500

Maximum SBFI Reimbursement of Preparatory Course Fees (50% of tuition)

SBFI Subjektfinanzierung

4.0

Minimum Overall Grade to Pass (Swiss 1.0–6.0 Scale)

SFPKIW Prüfungsordnung Ziff. 6.41

13 Hours

Total Written Examination Time Across Five Papers

SFPKIW Prüfungsprogramm 2026

45 Mins

Oral Examination Duration (10 min case reading plus 35 min role play)

SFPKIW Prüfungsprogramm 2026

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Maximum Rent Increase per 0.25 Point Reference Rate Rise Below a 5% Rate

VMWG Art. 13 Abs. 1 lit. c

3 Months

Statutory Minimum Notice Period for Residential Leases

OR Art. 266c

The Swiss Immobilienbewirtschafter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis is the official Federal Higher VET credential (Berufsprüfung) for property managers in Switzerland, conducted by the SFPKIW for SVIT and USPI. Five written papers totalling 13 hours plus a 45-minute oral role play test Swiss tenancy law (OR), condominium administration (ZGB Stockwerkeigentum), property accounting and utility reconciliations (VHKA), building technology and maintenance (BKP and SIA norms), and personnel leadership. Admission requires a 3-year VET diploma (EFZ) or equivalent plus 3 years of full-time real estate practice (or 5 years without such a qualification), with at least 2 years acquired in Switzerland or Liechtenstein. The examination fee is CHF 2'700 and passing requires an overall grade of at least 4.0 on the Swiss 1.0–6.0 scale, at most one part below 4.0, no part below 3.0, and a mean of at least 4.0 across the two Immobilienbewirtschaftung parts. This bank provides 100 English-language multiple-choice study questions as a preparatory aid, not an official-format simulation.

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1Under Article 253 of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), how is a lease contract (Mietvertrag) legally defined?

A.A contract whereby the landlord undertakes to grant the tenant the use of a property in exchange for payment of rent (Mietzins)

B.A contract whereby the tenant acquires co-ownership rights in the property upon continuous payment of rent for five years

C.A gratuitous loan of immovable property for temporary habitation without financial consideration

D.A fiduciary trust agreement placing the property title under the tenant's temporary administration

Explanation: Under Art. 253 OR, a lease (Mietvertrag) is a reciprocal contract in which the landlord obliges themselves to grant the tenant the use of an object (immovable property or chattel) in return for the payment of rent (Mietzins).

2What statutory form requirement applies to the conclusion of a residential lease contract under the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR Art. 11 / Art. 253 ff)?

A.Freedom of form (Formfreiheit) — a lease is legally valid whether concluded in writing, orally, or tacitly, unless the parties agreed on a written form

B.Mandatory public notarization (öffentliche Beurkundung) by a certified cantonal notary

C.Mandatory simple written form signed with a qualified electronic signature

D.Mandatory registration in the cantonal land register (Grundbuch) prior to tenancy commencement

Explanation: Under the general contract principles of the Swiss Code of Obligations (Art. 11 OR) and Art. 253 ff OR, residential leases are subject to freedom of form (Formfreiheit). They can be concluded in writing, orally, or tacitly. However, written contracts are standard professional practice in Swiss property management.

3Under Article 13 paragraph 1 of the Ordinance on the Lease and Usufructuary Lease of Residential and Commercial Premises (VMWG), what percentage adjustment in rent is justified if the mortgage reference interest rate (hypothekarischer Referenzzinssatz) increases by 0.25 percentage points when the base rate is 1.75%?

A.3.0% rent increase

B.2.0% rent increase

C.2.5% rent increase

D.5.0% rent increase

Explanation: Art. 12a VMWG defines the mortgage reference interest rate published quarterly by the Federal Housing Office; Art. 13 Abs. 1 VMWG sets the permitted rent effect. A rise of one quarter of a percentage point justifies a rent increase of at most 3.0% where the reference rate is below 5% (lit. c), 2.5% where it lies between 5% and 6% (lit. b), and 2.0% where it exceeds 6% (lit. a). At 1.75% the rate is below 5%, so the 3.0% step applies.

4A tenant's current net monthly rent is CHF 2,000 based on a reference interest rate of 1.50%. The published reference rate rises to 1.75% (+0.25%). General cost increases justify a flat 0.5% adjustment, and inflation compensation is zero. What is the newly calculated net monthly rent?

A.CHF 2,070.00

B.CHF 2,060.00

C.CHF 2,100.00

D.CHF 2,035.00

Explanation: The reference rate increase of 0.25 percentage points, from a level below 5%, justifies a 3.0% rent increase (Art. 13 Abs. 1 lit. c VMWG). The general cost increase adds 0.5%. The total justified percentage increase is 3.0% + 0.5% = 3.5%. Calculating the new rent: CHF 2,000 × (1 + 0.035) = CHF 2,000 × 1.035 = CHF 2,070.00.

5Under Article 16 of the VMWG, up to what maximum percentage of the increase in the Swiss National Consumer Price Index (LIK) may a landlord pass on to the tenant as an inflation compensation (Teuerungsausgleich) in standard residential leases?

A.Maximum 40% of the index increase

B.100% of the index increase

C.Maximum 50% of the index increase

D.Maximum 75% of the index increase

Explanation: Under Art. 16 VMWG, an increase in the Swiss National Consumer Price Index (Landesindex der Konsumentenpreise - LIK) may be used to justify a rent increase of at most 40% of the percentage increase in the index. (Full 100% indexing is allowed only for commercial leases running for at least 5 years under Art. 17 VMWG).

6Under Article 269d of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), what formal requirements must a landlord satisfy when notifying a tenant of a rent increase or unilateral contract amendment?

A.Use the official cantonal notification form (amtliches Formular), provide a written statement of reasons, and ensure the notice arrives at least 10 days before the start of the statutory notice period

B.Send a registered letter without an official form at least 30 days before the new rent takes effect

C.Publish the rent increase in the cantonal official gazette (Amtsblatt) at least two months in advance

D.Notify the tenant orally during the annual property inspection and record it in the inspection protocol

Explanation: Under Art. 269d OR, any rent increase or adverse contract modification must be notified on the official form approved by the canton, must state the exact grounds for the increase, and must reach the tenant at least 10 days before the start of the notice period (Kündigungsfrist), so that the tenant can still terminate rather than accept the increase. Failure to use the official form results in nullity (Nichtigkeit) of the increase.

7Under Article 257e paragraph 1 of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), what is the maximum permissible security deposit (Mietzinskaution) that a landlord can demand for a residential lease?

A.A maximum of 3 months' rent

B.A maximum of 6 months' rent

C.A maximum of 1 month's rent

D.There is no statutory cap; the amount can be freely negotiated

Explanation: Under Art. 257e Abs. 1 OR, for residential leases, the security deposit demanded by the landlord may not exceed three months' rent (3 Monatsmietzinse). For commercial leases, no statutory upper limit applies.

8Under Article 257e paragraph 3 of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), when must a bank release a rental deposit to the tenant if the landlord has neither given consent nor initiated legal proceedings against the tenant?

A.Upon the expiry of one year following the termination of the lease

B.Immediately 30 days after the key handover

C.Upon the expiry of three years following the end of the tenancy

D.Only upon presentation of an express court judgment, regardless of elapsed time

Explanation: Under Art. 257e Abs. 3 OR, if the landlord has not initiated a legal claim against the tenant before the conciliation authority or court within one year following the termination of the lease, the bank must release the deposit to the tenant upon their sole request.

9Under Article 257d of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), what procedure must a property manager follow if a residential tenant falls into arrears with rent payments?

A.Set a written payment deadline of at least 30 days and threaten lease termination if unpaid; if unpaid upon expiry, terminate with at least 30 days' notice to the end of a month

B.Send an immediate 10-day notice of eviction without a prior warning period

C.Set a 14-day payment grace period and terminate the lease effective immediately on the 15th day

D.Apply directly to the local police for immediate removal of the tenant

Explanation: Under Art. 257d OR, when a tenant is in arrears, the landlord must set a written payment deadline of at least 30 days (for residential and commercial property) and warn that the lease will be terminated if payment is not received. If the arrears remain unpaid after the 30-day period, the landlord may terminate with at least 30 days' notice to the end of a calendar month.

10Under Article 262 of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), on which statutory grounds may a landlord refuse consent to a tenant's request for subletting (Untermiete)?

A.The tenant refuses to inform the landlord of the terms of the sublease, the terms are abusive compared to the main lease, or the sublease causes major disadvantages to the landlord

B.The landlord simply prefers not to have additional occupants in the building without giving any reason

C.The subtenant is of a different nationality or religious background than the primary tenant

D.The primary lease has been in effect for less than two full calendar years

Explanation: Under Art. 262 Abs. 2 OR, a landlord may only refuse consent to subletting if: (a) the tenant refuses to disclose the terms of the sublease; (b) the terms of the sublease are abusive (e.g. charging excessive profit); or (c) the sublease gives rise to major disadvantages for the landlord.

About the Immobilienbewirtschafter FA Exam

The Immobilienbewirtschafter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis is the recognized Swiss federal qualification for professional property and facility managers. Administered by the SFPKIW under the federal supervision of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SBFI), the examination tests Swiss tenancy law (Mietrecht OR Art. 253–273c), condominium law and governance (Stockwerkeigentum ZGB Art. 712a–712t), property bookkeeping (Liegenschaftsbuchhaltung), utility and heating cost apportionment (VHKA), building maintenance strategies, BKP cost codes, SIA standards, caretaker supervision, and property handover procedures. The official examination is sat in German, French, or Italian and consists of hand-written case papers plus an oral role play; this practice bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of that syllabus, not an official translation or a simulation of the exam format.

Assessment

The federal examination is governed by the Prüfungsordnung of 25 April 2012 and the Wegleitung of 22 July 2016 issued by the Schweizerische Fachprüfungskommission der Immobilienwirtschaft (SFPKIW) on behalf of the sponsoring bodies SVIT Schweiz and USPI, under the supervision of the SBFI. There are five examination parts: 1 Recht (written, 2 h, single weighting), 2 Bauliche Kenntnisse (written, 1.5 h, single weighting), 3 Personalführung (written, 1.5 h, single weighting), 4 Immobilienbewirtschaftung (written, 8 h, double weighting) and 5 Immobilienbewirtschaftung (oral, 0.75 h, double weighting), totalling 13.75 hours and a weighting total of 7. In the oral part the candidate is examined individually by two experts: 10 minutes to read the case, then a 35-minute role play. Written papers are sat in February and orals in March each year, in German, French, or Italian.

Time Limit

825 minutes

Passing Score

Graded on the Swiss 1.0–6.0 scale, with only half-grade increments permitted. Under Ziff. 6.41 of the Prüfungsordnung all four conditions must be met cumulatively: the overall weighted grade is at least 4.0; at most one examination part is graded below 4.0; no examination part is below 3.0; and the mean of parts 4 and 5 (Immobilienbewirtschaftung written and oral), rounded to one decimal place, is at least 4.0.

Exam Fee

CHF 2'700 (Schweizerische Fachprüfungskommission der Immobilienwirtschaft (SFPKIW / CSEEI / CEPSEI) on behalf of SVIT Schweiz and USPI, under SBFI supervision)

Immobilienbewirtschafter FA Exam Content Outline

57%

Immobilienbewirtschaftung — Rental Property, Condominium and Property Accounting (Prüfungsteile 4 written and 5 oral, weighting 2 + 2 of 7)

The double-weighted core of the examination, examined both in an 8-hour written paper (Mietliegenschaften 300 minutes and Stockwerkeigentum 180 minutes) and in the 45-minute oral role play. Covers basic concepts of property management, administration of rental properties (lease administration, rent setting and rent reservations, ancillary and heating cost accounting including VHKA, handovers), administration of condominium and co-ownership (Stockwerkeigentum, owners' meetings, Erneuerungsfonds, Wertquoten), Liegenschaftsbuchhaltung and reporting, and building upkeep, renovation and renewal planning

14%

Recht — Civil, Contract, Debt Enforcement, Procedural and Tax Law (Prüfungsteil 1 written, weighting 1 of 7)

A 120-minute written paper on the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB), the Code of Obligations (OR) including tenancy law, securing performance of obligations (guarantees, deposits, retention and the SchKG debt enforcement route), the Civil Procedure Code (ZPO) and the tenancy conciliation authority, and property-related taxes

14%

Bauliche Kenntnisse — Construction Technology and Building Law (Prüfungsteil 2 written, weighting 1 of 7)

A 90-minute written paper on the fundamentals of building technology and the standards bodies of Swiss construction (SIA, CRB, BfU, BKP, eBKP, EKG, NPK, VKF, SUVA), SIA 416 area and volume definitions, defect rights and limitation periods under SIA 118, plus environmental, spatial planning and building law including energy standards (Minergie, MuKEn) and the cantonal GEAK energy certificate

14%

Personalführung — Personnel Leadership and Property Operations (Prüfungsteil 3 written, weighting 1 of 7)

A 90-minute written paper on leading a small property management team and the caretaker function: recruitment and selection, employment contracts under OR Art. 319 ff and the cantonal Normalarbeitsvertrag for caretakers, benefits in kind and social insurance, staff appraisal and termination, delegation, communication and conflict handling with tenants and owners

How to Pass the Immobilienbewirtschafter FA Exam

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Passing score: Graded on the Swiss 1.0–6.0 scale, with only half-grade increments permitted. Under Ziff. 6.41 of the Prüfungsordnung all four conditions must be met cumulatively: the overall weighted grade is at least 4.0; at most one examination part is graded below 4.0; no examination part is below 3.0; and the mean of parts 4 and 5 (Immobilienbewirtschaftung written and oral), rounded to one decimal place, is at least 4.0.
Assessment: The federal examination is governed by the Prüfungsordnung of 25 April 2012 and the Wegleitung of 22 July 2016 issued by the Schweizerische Fachprüfungskommission der Immobilienwirtschaft (SFPKIW) on behalf of the sponsoring bodies SVIT Schweiz and USPI, under the supervision of the SBFI. There are five examination parts: 1 Recht (written, 2 h, single weighting), 2 Bauliche Kenntnisse (written, 1.5 h, single weighting), 3 Personalführung (written, 1.5 h, single weighting), 4 Immobilienbewirtschaftung (written, 8 h, double weighting) and 5 Immobilienbewirtschaftung (oral, 0.75 h, double weighting), totalling 13.75 hours and a weighting total of 7. In the oral part the candidate is examined individually by two experts: 10 minutes to read the case, then a 35-minute role play. Written papers are sat in February and orals in March each year, in German, French, or Italian.
Time limit: 825 minutes
Exam fee: CHF 2'700

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1Master Swiss Tenancy Law (OR Art. 253–273c): memorize the grounds for rent increases, the reference interest rate steps in Art. 13 Abs. 1 VMWG (3.0% rent change per 0.25 percentage point where the reference rate is below 5%, 2.5% between 5% and 6%, 2.0% above 6%), inflation compensation (maximum 40% of the Swiss CPI increase, Art. 16 VMWG), and mandatory use of the cantonal official form (amtliches Formular, Art. 269d OR).

2Understand Condominium Law (Stockwerkeigentum ZGB Art. 712a–712t): differentiate between private ownership units (Sonderrecht), mandatory common parts (zwingend gemeinschaftliche Teile), and exclusive use rights (Sondernutzungsrechte). Memorize voting majorities: simple majority for ordinary maintenance, qualified majority (majority of owners representing >50% of shares) for useful improvements, and unanimity for luxury renovations or changes to the community regulation (Reglement).

3Drill Liegenschaftsbuchhaltung and VHKA: understand which operating costs are chargeable to tenants (heating, hot water, chimney sweep, lift servicing, caretaker wages for routine cleaning) versus non-chargeable ownership costs (property tax, mortgage interest, building insurance premiums for basic structure, reserve fund contributions, capital repairs).

4Learn Swiss construction and maintenance standards: memorize the Swiss Building Cost Plan (BKP) main groups (BKP 1 Vorbereitungsarbeiten, BKP 2 Gebäude, BKP 3 Betriebseinrichtungen, BKP 4 Umgebung, BKP 5 Baunebenkosten), the SIA 118 defect regime (2-year Rügefrist from handover under Art. 172/173, 5-year limitation period under Art. 180, 10 years for deliberately concealed defects), and SIA 416 area terminology (GF = KF + NGF; NGF = NF + VF + FF; NF = HNF + NNF).

5Note the 2026 construction-defect reform: for contracts concluded from 1 January 2026, Art. 367 Abs. 1bis and Art. 370 Abs. 4 revOR impose a mandatory 60-day notification period for open and hidden defects in immovable works and land purchases. It cannot be shortened and it displaces the older 'immediate notice' rule, including under SIA 118 once the 2-year Rügefrist has expired.

6Practice tenancy handover protocols (Wohnungsabnahme): apply the joint life-expectancy table of the Mieterinnen- und Mieterverband (MV) and the Hauseigentümerverband Schweiz (HEV) — the paritätische Lebensdauertabelle — to calculate proportional tenant liability for damaged fixtures (Zeitwert = cost ÷ lifespan × (lifespan − age)).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Swiss Immobilienbewirtschafter mit eidg. Fachausweis qualification?

It is the official Swiss federal vocational qualification for real estate property and facility managers, leading to the protected title 'Immobilienbewirtschafter/in mit eidgenössischem Fachausweis' (Federal Diploma of Higher VET). Administered by the Schweizerische Fachprüfungskommission der Immobilienwirtschaft (SFPKIW) under the auspices of SBFI, it certifies advanced expertise in managing residential, commercial, and condominium properties under Swiss law.

How is the SFPKIW Immobilienbewirtschafter examination structured?

There are five examination parts totalling 13.75 hours. Four are written and are sat over two days in February: Recht (120 minutes), Bauliche Kenntnisse (90 minutes), Personalführung (90 minutes) and Immobilienbewirtschaftung (480 minutes, split into Mietliegenschaften and Stockwerkeigentum). The fifth is a 45-minute oral examination in Immobilienbewirtschaftung held in March, in which two experts give the candidate 10 minutes to read a practical case and then conduct a 35-minute role play. The two Immobilienbewirtschaftung parts each carry double weighting; the other three carry single weighting.

How much does the Swiss Immobilienbewirtschafter examination cost?

The examination fee charged by the SFPKIW is CHF 2'700, reduced by a flat CHF 500 if the candidate is exempted from at least one examination part. In addition, candidates who complete an approved preparatory course and sit the federal examination are entitled to a 50% federal financial contribution (Subjektfinanzierung) from the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SBFI), refunding up to CHF 9'500 of course fees for a Berufsprüfung regardless of pass/fail outcome.

What is the mortgage reference interest rate (hypothekarischer Referenzzinssatz) mechanism in Swiss tenancy law?

The federal mortgage reference interest rate defined in Art. 12a VMWG is published quarterly by the Federal Housing Office (BWO). Under Art. 13 Abs. 1 VMWG, a change of one quarter of a percentage point entitles landlords to increase rent (or tenants to claim a reduction) by at most 2.0% where the rate is above 6%, 2.5% where it is between 5% and 6%, and 3.0% where it is below 5%. Rent increases must be issued on the official cantonal form (amtliches Formular) with reasons, and must reach the tenant at least 10 days before the start of the notice period.

How does this practice bank adapt the official Swiss federal examination?

The official examination is conducted in German, French, or Italian using hand-written practical case papers and an oral role play before two experts; it contains no multiple-choice items. This question bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation designed to drill and reinforce the examinable knowledge base: Swiss tenancy law (Mietrecht OR), condominium law (ZGB Stockwerkeigentum), Liegenschaftsbuchhaltung, VHKA billing, SIA construction norms, BKP cost codes, personnel leadership and operational handover protocols. It is not an official translation, not a simulation of the written or oral format, and cannot substitute for practising written case work and oral role play. Swiss legal terms are retained in German to ensure conceptual accuracy.