Finding a place to live in Switzerland's biggest city is notoriously difficult, and becoming even more difficult as the housing shortage is set to worsen.
Housing costs are notoriously high in Switzerland, and moving to another flat won’t necessarily help you save money — in fact, you could end up paying more.
The demand for affordable apartments in Switzerland’s largest city is so strong that some tenants have resorted to ‘blackmailing’ candidates for the lease takeover.
Rent prices have increased in Switzerland in the past year and even more hikes are on the horizon, prompting the government to devise cost-curbing measures.
Under what conditions do foreign residents live in Switzerland? How many people in are owners rather than tenants (and vice-versa?) And where in Switzerland are rents highest and lowest?
Finding an affordable place to live in the tiny Swiss canton is nearly impossible, with the number of reasonably priced rental options becoming scarcer each year.
With two consecutive increases in the mortgage reference rates in 2023, many tenants in Switzerland were hit with higher rents. What does this all mean and what can we expect in future?
Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin met with representatives of cantons and municipalities, as well as construction and real estate sectors on Tuesday in an effort to find solutions to Switzerland’s worsening housing problems.
From storing flammables to practicing hobbies and moving in, here’s everything you can and can’t do in the cellar or basement room of your Swiss apartment block.
Scams, including housing and rental ones, are becoming more widespread in Switzerland. And it is not only the gullible people who fall into the trap — sometimes (supposedly savvy) journalists do too, writes Helena Bachmann.
If you need to vacate your home temporarily but plan to return there, you may think sub-leasing your apartment is a good solution. But what does the Swiss law (and your landlord) say about it?
If you are in the process of looking for a flat in Switzerland, you may be wondering what verifications the real estate agency will carry out — especially if you are a foreign resident.
Switzerland is often described as a ‘country of tenants,' and it is true that most people here rent rather than own their homes. Is this a good or bad thing?
As higher rents went to effect for many Swiss tenants from October, you may be wondering whether ‘downsizing’ your dwellings could save you money. It's not quite as simple as that.
Whether you have recently moved to Switzerland or are hunting for a new apartment, chances are you have seen 1.5 or 3.5-room flats advertised online. But what is a half room?
After the National Council in March, the Council of States has this week accepted two projects aimed at toughening Swiss tenancy law — in favour of landlords and at the detriment of tenants.
