Rents have been increasing in Switzerland throughout the past year, and are set to go up even more. But there is a way to ask for a reduction if you are paying too much.
Amid all the news about climbing housing costs, there is a glimmer of hope for Switzerland's tenants: they will not be hit with rent increases for the time being.
Switzerland has been facing housing woes for a while, with the Geneva area most affected by shortages. But the problem is now shifting from French to German-speaking regions of the country.
Switzerland’s largest city is not known as a hotbed of civil unrest. But hundreds of demonstrators have been taking to the streets to demand more and cheaper accommodation. Here's what's going on.
New rental contracts in Switzerland are usually most affected by price increases. But starting in March, many existing tenants in Switzerland could face having to pay more. Here's why.
Renters in Zurich who frequently move around will pay more rent than those who have been living in their flat for a long time, a new study reveals. But why is that?
As anyone who has been trying to buy a house or rent an apartment in Switzerland knows, it is not an easy undertaking, especially in certain high-demand regions. We spoke to an expert to find out what the future holds.
One of the biggest fears of any tenant — in Switzerland or elsewhere — is that they will fall into financial difficulties and won’t be able to afford their monthly rent. What could happen then?
Of the many urban myths about Switzerland, the belief that it is forbidden to flush the toilet at night is one of the most persistent. Here's what you need to know.
The right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP) is blaming foreign nationals for the deteriorating situation on the property market. But is this really the case? We look at the facts.
When you rent a flat or a house in Switzerland, you will have to put down an agreed-upon sum for your landlord as a form of security against damages and other mishaps.
Unlike some other countries who have put in place measures to help renters, Switzerland has asked tenants to try and negotiate with landlords themselves. Here’s how to ‘get to less’.
Is it time to buy a property in Italy, Cyprus or Greece? House prices have shot up across Europe in recent years but there are major differences between certain countries.
For those who can afford it, buying a place to live in Switzerland can be cheaper than renting - particularly for families, although new research suggests this may be set to change.
You rented an apartment in a quiet location but all of a sudden there is construction going on and the noise is driving you crazy. Is there anything you can do in Switzerland other than pack up your stuff and move away?
A series of maps based on city tram lines show how much rent you can expect to pay for a 70-square metre three-bedroom apartment in Switzerland’s largest cities.
While prices of rental properties have fallen in some of Switzerland's major cities in the past four years, in others they have continued to climb. Here's a look at the current situation.
