The company aims to acquire old town properties throughout Switzerland and preserve historically or artistically valuable residential buildings. In particular, the corporation aims to: maintain public interest in preserving private ownership of historically or artistically valuable residential buildings, promote the benefits arising from this in terms of relieving the public sector, and create a better understanding of maintenance and management problems. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party accounts, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.