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Housing and rent

Rents, mortgages and the property market in Ticino and the border belt: costs and rights.

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59 articles on housing and rent, newest first.

• Fire in Bellinzona: building evacuated on Borromini Street

  On Sunday morning, a fire broke out in a ground-floor apartment on Borromini Street in Bellinzona, leading to the evacuation of about ten people.

• March from Ticino to Zurich: Disability Equality Demands

  About twenty people from Ticino participate in the national demonstration for equality of people with disabilities in Zurich

• 60% of Italian real estate investments come from abroad

  According to Roberto Giovenco, COO of RINA Prime, 60% of real estate investments in Italy come from abroad, a sign of the country's resilience.

• Meloni's Housing Plan: green light for emergency decree

  The Council of Ministers approves the Housing Plan with 10.5 billion for public and private construction. Meloni: priority for affordable housing

• Luino: Community House opens with single access point

  As of Friday, May 1st, the Single Access Point is operational in the new Community House of Luino, funded with PNRR resources.

• Pizza and drink prices soaring: Italy's 30 most expensive cities

  Osservatorio Prezzi e Tariffe data shows a significant rise in pizza and drink costs across Italy, with Bolzano topping the list.

• 715k euros from NRRP for disability autonomy

  The NRRP-funded project for the autonomy of people with disabilities in Medio Olona includes equipped apartments and work internships.

• Hunger strike in Varese: Timoc's fight for contested land

  Timoc, 70, protests outside the Carabinieri barracks to access documents blocked in his home.

• Nante mountain house: Government confirms all is regular

  The Ticino State Council has dismissed the appeal against the Madonna delle Nevi mountain house renovation project in Nante, confirming a credit of 4.71 million francs.

• Lugano: man arrested for attacking two women at home

  A man attacked two women in their home in Lugano. The attacker was apprehended and questioned by authorities.

• Lombardy: 30 million for the neighborhood that revolutionizes bills

  A 30 million investment for the Livorno Parco neighborhood in Brescia, with savings of up to 60% on energy bills.

• Mosque in Pregassona: UDC questions the Municipality

  The UDC asks for guarantees and transparency for the project of an Islamic cultural center with a mosque and apartments in Pregassona.

• Housing emergency in Como: PD analysis and views

  The Democratic Party of Como organizes a meeting to discuss the housing emergency in the city, with experts and speakers.

• 2026 Labour Decree: FenealUil moderately satisfied

  Mauro Franzolini, FenealUil general secretary, comments on the draft labour decree being examined by the Council of Ministers.

• Finding a home in Ticino: the real estate market in 2026

  Over the past 5 years, the number of vacant rental properties in Switzerland has plummeted by nearly 40%, significantly impacting the Canton of Ticino.

• UST Neuchâtel: 300 employees in telework due to fire system malfunction

  Around 300 employees of the Federal Statistical Office in Neuchâtel are working remotely due to a malfunction in the fire system.

• SoloAffitti Como: the ideal partner for hassle-free rentals

  SoloAffitti Como, specializing in residential and commercial property rentals, offers a comprehensive service for owners looking to rent out their properties without any worries.

• Ticino real estate market: -33% in available rental properties in 5 years. What changes for cross-border workers

  Over the past five years, the number of vacant rental properties in Ticino has dropped from 5,941 to 3,980 units. The vacancy rate now stands at 1.92%.

• Relaxation of short-term rentals in Ticino: what changes for cross-border workers and the sector

  HotellerieSuisse Ticino views 2025 positively but warns about the need for more flexible rules for short-term rentals through online platforms. Analysis of risks for the real estate market

• Savings House arrives at the Breggia Centre in Balerna: what changes for cross-border workers

  The Breggia Centre in Balerna is getting a makeover with the arrival of Savings House in the former Manor department. Convenience and everyday solutions tailored for cross-border workers in the Mendrisiotto region.

• Smuggling Mozzarella in Ticino: How to Conduct the Right Research?

  Discover how to conduct the right research to import mozzarella into Switzerland without any issues.

• Thefts down 5.9% in 2025: Canton Ticino is safer for cross-border workers

  The cantonal police report shows -5.9% total thefts, -29% home burglaries, but +39% e-bike thefts.

• Frontalieri: Only Surplus Properties in Zurich

  One out of ten new immigrants chooses Zurich, but finds only dilapidated apartments or exorbitant rents. What changes for those working in Ticino.

• High Rents: National Council Rejects Rent Control

  The National Council rejects proposals for greater control over rents, raising concerns about the housing crisis.