The canton of Vaud (VD) is one of Switzerland's 26 cantons and one of the most dynamic property markets in French-speaking Switzerland. Divided into ten districts and with Lausanne as its capital, the canton has the third-largest population in Switzerland and the fourth-largest surface area, with 814,762 inhabitants and 3,212 km². French is the only official language. After Lausanne, Yverdon-les-Bains and Montreux are among the most sought-after towns for buying, selling and renting property, accompanied by an estate agency in the canton of Vaud. Located in French-speaking Switzerland, the canton of Vaud borders the cantons of Neuchâtel, Fribourg, Berne, Valais and Geneva, as well as France. This privileged geographical location makes the property market even more attractive, whether you are looking to buy a flat, sell a property, or rent a primary or secondary residence. The canton offers a wide range of properties for sale, from city flats to chalets and houses in unspoilt natural surroundings. Vaud's geography is made up of the Jura, the Swiss Plateau and the Swiss Alps, with the presence of two of the country's largest lakes, Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel. These varied landscapes make a major contribution to property demand, particularly for flats with views, family homes and chalets in the Alpine regions, which are often sought-after second homes. Formerly a Bernese bailliage, the canton of Vaud joined the Swiss Confederation in 1803. Today, its economic attractiveness, quality of life and infrastructure make it a popular region in which to buy, sell or rent a property, with the support of a specialist estate agency in the canton of Vaud.