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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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83 articles on housing and rent, newest first.

• 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.

• 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.

• Domus San Donato: safe autonomy for the elderly

  New protected apartments for the elderly at Domus San Donato, built in the former convent. Freedom and assisted services.

• Antonello Venditti in Lugano: tickets on sale for July 10 concert

  The Roman singer-songwriter will bring tracks from 'Cuore' and 'Notte prima degli esami' to Estival Jazz. Seated only, presale already active.

• Jacky Marti leaves Estival Jazz after 47 years

  The founder and artistic director of the Lugano music festival retires. The program of the 46th edition has been presented with two paid evenings.

• Estival Jazz Lugano changes format: two paid evenings

  From 2026, Estival Jazz offers two paid evenings with Ernia and Antonello Venditti. The era of free concerts is over.

• 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.

• New mosque in Lugano: questions and doubts

  Seven UDC city councilors submit an interrogation to the Lugano Municipality regarding the mosque project in Pregassona.

• 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.

• Lugano Estival Jazz introduces paid tickets

  From 2024, two out of three festival evenings will be paid to ensure the event's sustainability.

• Estival Jazz now paid: Lugano controversy

  Councillor Omar Wicht criticizes the paid evenings of the musical event, asking the Executive for clarifications.

• 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.

• Zurich leads Swiss economy but grows below average

  Zurich generates 21% of Switzerland's GDP but grows only 1.3% annually, below the national average of 1.7%.

• Zurich leads the Swiss economy, but grows less than the average

  Zurich contributes 21% of Switzerland's GDP, but only grows by 1.3% compared to the national average of 1.7%. Find out why and what this means for cross-border workers.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• €228,463 from Lombardy for rent: 218 Varese families saved from eviction

  The regional anti-arrears fund covers up to €1,048 per household. Applications must be submitted to the municipality of residence by 30 November 2026.