FAQ
Questions?
Here are our answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you can’t find your answer here, feel free to contact us.
But what if...?
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How much money are you looking for?
Please consult our current budget for the project here.
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Any benchmark in the area that is being rented and for how much?
Amēa Villas don’t use a local benchmark, and it will be hard, if not impossible, to compare it to any other development. Our hotel management advisor sets the rental and event costs, focusing on luxury hospitality for HNWI clients. The fees are instead on the conservative side (around 1/3 of what comparable luxury chalets cost in Switzerland, e.g., chaletzermattpeak.com or other international villa rentals)
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Who is behind Amēa Villas?
Amēa is a brand incubated by Moonshot’s real estate division and inspired by the architecture of SAOTA. It was created with the idea to transform holiday homes, which are huge environmental polluters, into sustainable investments that are a win for everyone. We bring traditional recreational real estate ownership into the modern age.
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How much tax do I have to pay on the returns generated from the investment?
Due to the modern structure of the project company, profits are not subject to withholding until the total amount of the capital contribution is repaid. It’s also called a “Tax-free dividend.”
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Where is the exact location of the property?
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What happens if the money is not raised?
There is no definitive answer to this question. If we can’t meet our funding goals, we are contractually allowed to cut the project “in half” and realize a smaller project on the same plot. The costs for access and garage development will then be split in half with the seller. In the unlikely event, the project fails, the company will be liquidated or sold to a developer, and the proceeds repaid to the shareholders and debt holders.
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What security do I have as an investor?
A unique architectural masterpiece in one of the last plots at one of the most breathtaking locations with a high potential for value increase after its development. A one-of-a-kind piece of Swiss real estate.
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Can I invest via a company?
Yes, you can invest both as an individual investor or through a limited liability company.
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Can a foreigner invest?
Please note that these investment opportunities are only addressed to investors who do not qualify as a foreign person in the sense of the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by persons abroad (“Lex Koller”) hence is only addressed to Swiss nationals resident in Switzerland or abroad, and to EU/EFTA nationals with domicile in Switzerland.
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How are the per night prices calculated?
Our hospitality partner has calculated the sales prices. The calculations are based on profound market knowledge in the HNWI segment and market research on comparable properties. Comparable offerings can be found on websites like luxuryretreats.com (Airbnb luxe).
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How can I sell my shares?
Should an investor require earlier liquidity, he can express interest to sell his securities to other investors within the Moonshot Circle. Visit Moonshot’s website for further information.
In such case, the investor’s interest to sell will be notified to other investors from the Moonshot Circle on a bulletin board on the Moonshot platform, either within the frame of purchase rights under a common shareholders agreement or otherwise according to the applicable terms.
However, liquidity is not provided or guaranteed; matching between seller and purchaser and the actual sale and purchase transaction is made between seller and purchaser directly without the involvement of Moonshot or the company investing in the respective company.
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What is the average investment size so far?
CHF 250’000
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What major risks are involved?
The risk that we face at the moment is that we do not raise sufficient money to realize this beautiful project. Once the villa is in operation we face the risk that we don’t have enough paying guests staying at the villa. Before deciding on an investment, read the risk warnings carefully, or in case of doubt, consult a trusted financial expert. Please note, historical or projected performance information is not a reliable indicator for future earnings or losses. As for every investment, also real estate investments can include (complete) loss of the invested capital. Please note, historical or projected performance information is not a reliable indicator for future earnings or losses. No investment advice: The mentioned explanations are neither investment advice nor a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instruments. In case the transaction of the acquisition target cannot be completed, the company is entitled to acquire and finance a similar property.
