The French-speaking media in Switzerland reported at the end of 2020 on illegal practices used by building owners to overcharge their tenants. Here's how to avoid these scams.
From what to look for before signing a lease to requesting a rent reduction, here are some of the key things you should know about renting in Switzerland.
With most of us spending much more time at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, renovation work can cause an even bigger inconvenience than usual. I am working from home and the landlord is getting renovation done, can I request a reduction of the rent?
From budget concerns to cultural quirks, finding a flat in Switzerland can be tough. We're reaching out to our readers to hear about their experiences - and perhaps get a few tips about how to navigate the housing market.
Good news for renters in Switzerland this year, with rental prices falling on average across the country in 2019. Here’s the average drop - and where they declined the most.
A municipality in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking canton of Ticino is looking at selling off nine properties for the symbolic price of one Swiss franc (€0.90).
Rents in the notoriously expensive Lake Geneva region inched up by 1 percent in May while Zurich saw a slight decline of 0.9 percent, according to new figures.
Looking for a place to rent in Switzerland can be a sobering experience with sky-high prices an all-too-common phenomenon, especially in the country’s largest cities.
A 90-year-old Geneva man has been ordered evicted from the apartment he has been renting for more than 50 years for allegedly feeding pigeons on his balcony, according to a news media report.
