Residential building for sale - 2720 Tramelan

A VIBRANT COMMUNITY IN THE HEART OF THE BERN JURA

Located in the Canton of Bern, within the administrative district of the Bernese Jura, the municipality of Tramelan (2720) charms with its balance between regional dynamism and quality of life. With a population of 4,648 inhabitants as of December 31, 2023, the locality shows stable demographic growth (+0.4% per year on average over the last five years), a sign of ongoing attractiveness.

Tramelan benefits from a preserved natural environment while offering modern infrastructure, quality educational institutions, and an active economic fabric. The construction rate stands at 1.0% per year, reflecting controlled development in line with local demand.

The vacancy rate remains moderate at 3.0% (as of June 1, 2024), which reflects an active but balanced rental market. Furthermore, local taxation remains attractive, with a tax rate of 15.9%, close to the cantonal average.

In terms of real estate, prices have increased by +8.4% over five years, confirming the strength and potential for appreciation of the local market, in a cantonal context that shows +15.9% over the same period.

LOCATION - RUE DES PRES 3

Ideally located in a peaceful neighborhood of Tramelan, this building enjoys a valued residential setting while remaining close to schools, shops, public transport, and other amenities. A pleasant environment that attracts a stable rental clientele.

MAIN FEATURES

• 100% residential use - exclusively composed of housing.
• 5 apartments spread over several levels

1 private garage included. An outdoor parking space will be created by the seller.

• 100% occupied building - all apartments are currently rented.
• Rents practiced in the lower range of the local market, ensuring good attractiveness and potential for rental revaluation.

GENERAL CONDITION AND RECENT WORKS

The building has benefited from rigorous and regular maintenance, with numerous significant renovations carried out over the years, ensuring a solid quality of construction and modern comfort for tenants:

2000: Complete renovation of the roof.
2010:

• Insulation of the ceiling of the cellars and basement.
• Replacement of all windows.
• Replacement of all shutters.
• Change of balcony window blinds.

2013: Roof refurbishment + replacement of roof windows (Velux).
2020: Complete replacement of the oil boiler.
2022: Complete renovation of the lower ground floor apartment.

These works help reduce maintenance needs in the short and medium term while ensuring better energy efficiency and a qualitative living environment for occupants.

PATRIMONIAL PROTECTION

The building is classified as worthy of preservation with the Office of Culture of the Canton of Bern - Historical Monuments Service.

This heritage status enhances the property by highlighting its architectural and historical interest. It may also entitle the owner to support or grants for future works, within the framework of conservation requirements.

INVESTMENT PROFILE

• Fully rented residential yield building.
• Attractive rents with room for evolution in case of gradual repositioning.
• Stable rental income - net yield to be refined according to charges and sale price.
• Perfectly suited for an investor looking for a solid, low-risk, and well-positioned property.

IMPORTANT NOTE - LAND DIVISION PLANNED

The current owner plans to proceed with a cadastral division before the sale. A part of the land, located to the south of the current plot, as well as several garages located in this area, will not be part of the sale and will be retained by the seller. This division aims to clarify the future allocations and uses of the whole, while preserving the independence of the residential building offered for acquisition.

Technical details of the division are available upon request and can be provided via the attached document.

STRENGTHS

• Quiet and central neighborhood of Tramelan.
• Well-maintained building with recent works.
• Fully rented with zero vacancy rate.
• Recognized and protected architectural character.
• Affordable rents = strong rental demand.