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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.

• €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.

• Rising Rents: The Housing Crisis in Ticino in 2026

  In February 2026, rental prices in Ticino rose by 1.5% year-on-year, sparking a heated political debate over the housing shortage and the real estate model.

• Votes March 8: No to Fee Cut, Yes to Individual Taxation

  On March 8, Ticino seems to be saying No to the initiative '200 francs are enough' while a Yes for individual taxation is emerging; partial picture under update.

• The 10 best municipalities for cross-border workers

  Ranking of Italian border municipalities: rents, municipal IRPEF, distance from the border.

• Mortgage for Cross-Border Workers: Buying a House in Italy

  Learn how to secure a mortgage to buy a house in Italy with a Swiss salary: requirements, banks, and documents in 2026.

• Locarno Halts Second Home Licenses

  The city on Lake Maggiore has exceeded the 20% threshold for second homes, leading to an immediate halt on new building permits.

• Living in Lugano: What's the real cost in 2026?

  Detailed 2026 cost analysis for a cross-border worker moving: rents from 1,500 CHF, LAMal from 380 CHF, transport, and groceries. Here's what to budget for.

• Rent or Time? The Commuter's Dilemma in Ticino

  A Comparis survey reveals: 3 out of 4 Swiss residents won't sacrifice time for lower rent. But for the nearly 90,000 cross-border workers, the equation is completely different.

• Boiler change in Ticino? The new 2026 regulations

  From 2026, energy regulations (RUEn) are changing. Many systems are over 15 years old: here's how to know if it's worth replacing them and saving on your bill.

• Heating in Ticino: Is Your Home a Cost or an Asset?

  With new RUEn 2026 energy regulations and 15-year-old systems, many cross-border homeowners in Ticino risk high bills. A free analysis can uncover hidden savings.

• Cost of living: Ticino vs Lombardy

  Detailed cost comparison: rent, groceries, transport, healthcare between Switzerland and Italy.