Switzerland has been impacted by a scarcity of available dwellings — and consequently, high rents — for a longtime. So what do experts believe needs to be done to remedy the situation?
Various surveys have shown that the supply of affordable housing in Switzerland is becoming much scarcer, while the number of more expensive apartments is increasing.
Depending on where you live, you could see your rents go up from October. While there is likely not much you can do about this hike, you can nevertheless cut other costs associated with your Swiss apartment.
Given the very tight housing market in Switzerland, finding an apartment you like (and can afford) is no small feat. But some rental agencies may take advantage of you — or at least try.
With rent hikes expected to continue into 2024 and beyond, many tenants in Switzerland are hoping to rent cheaper housing alternatives. But do these dwellings really cost less?
The reference mortgage rate valid for determining rents throughout Switzerland increased on June 1st, giving landlords the right to ask for higher rents from their tenants. But are there rules about this procedure?
Authorities in Zurich plan to rent out apartments in recently renovated property for a steep price, despite the city's ongoing affordable housing shortage. And it's not gone down well.
Bad news for many tenants: from Friday, their rents could go up by as much as 3 percent, as the Swiss government raises rates applicable to lease contracts.
Rental prices in Switzerland have been soaring for years with no end in sight. Now the nation's association for protecting tenants has called on politicians to take action with a series of demands.
Whether you are a newcomer to Switzerland or have been living in the country for a while, you may have many questions about life here. We answered some of the most common queries that foreign nationals wonder about.
Finding a place to live is on most people’s priority list after they move to Switzerland. But can you be turned down just because you are a foreign national?
Tenancy laws in Switzerland impose certain rules on apartment dwellers, but what about having people stay overnight in your apartment? Does the landlord have the right to impose restrictions — or forbid it altogether?
As affordable rental accommodations are hard to come by in Switzerland’s largest cities like Zurich and Geneva, many apartment hunters are now shifting their search to suburban areas. What will this mean in the long term?
The housing shortage in Switzerland’s largest city is pushing some potential tenants to go to extreme lengths to secure an apartment. What are they doing and are these attempts successful?
Depending on where in Switzerland you live, your rent may be exorbitantly high, but with the housing shortage in many parts of the country, simply moving into cheaper accommodations is not always an option. But a tenants group has proposed a solution.
Several factors are to blame for the shortage of affordable rentals in Switzerland’s in-demand areas. But a growing trend towards second homes is making the situation even worse.
Many people, including foreign nationals, flock to Switzerland’s urban centres because that’s where the highest-paid jobs are. But this trend is now experiencing a worrying reversal.
New figures are indicating a worrying housing trend: many Swiss landlords require tenants with immigration background to pay more for their accommodations.
Fewer vacant apartments, rising rents and failing construction activity are fuelling the housing shortage in Zurich - but there’s a possible solution. These five villages and suburbs with excellent transport links are less than an hour from Zurich.
Worsening scarcity of affordable housing and soaring rents – with the first being the cause and the latter the result — is one of the ‘hottest’ topics in Switzerland right now. However, some parts of the country are more impacted than others, at least for now.
Switzerland has been experiencing a crisis in its housing market: with fewer affordable homes available, rents are continuing to soar. Here's a look at the different proposed solutions to deal with the problem.
