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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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20 articles on housing and rent, newest first.

• The danger of a housing bubble continues to increase

  The UBS Swiss Real Estate Bubble Index stood at 0.72 points in the second quarter of 2026

• Swiss fleeing overseas: the cost of the house weighs

  Over 154,000 Swiss live in foreign border areas: a 14% increase driven by unsustainable real estate prices and steadily growing rents.

• Buying a house in Switzerland: requirements and rates

  Find out about the requirements for obtaining a mortgage in Switzerland, the minimum capital adequacy, the rates and the differences between cantonal and private banks

• Social rent for border workers: 100 euros per month?

  The Italian Government is preparing a project to offer new cars to frontier workers for a monthly fee of 100 euros.

• Property management: the value of time and precision

  Why doesn't a successful real estate agency have time to spy on the competition? Here is the operating method based on Swiss quality and rigor.

• Swiss Rentals: Tenant Rights and Cancellation

  Complete guide to tenant's rights in Switzerland, security deposit, cancellation procedure and rental dispute.

• Cost of living in Switzerland: comparison between cantons

  A comparison of living costs in the main Swiss cantons: rent, spending, transport and insurance.

• Cost of living in Lugano compared to Milan: rent, transport, spending

  Find out how the cost of living in Lugano compares to that in Milan, especially for border workers.

• Real estate investment in Switzerland: a guide for border workers

  Analysis of constraints for non-residents, taxation and differences between first home purchase and investment for frontier workers.

• Swiss Property Prices: June Rise

  In June, house prices rose by 3.1% and apartments by 4.5% on an annual basis, with sharp differences between Zurich, Ticino and the other regions.

• Mortgage in Italy for cross-border commuters: complete guide with Swiss salary

  Find out how to get a mortgage in Italy with a Swiss salary: documents, guarantees and specialized banks.

• Mutuo casa in Svizzera per frontaliere: requisiti e banche

  Practical guide to the requirements and procedures for applying for a home mortgage in Switzerland as a border worker. Focus on banks and required documentation.

• Buying a house in Italy with a border mortgage: a practical guide

  Buying a house in Italy with a Swiss salary: documents, guarantees, specialised banks and what you need to know for the border mortgage.

• Swiss Housing & Mobility Costs Rise: Middle Class Impact

  Housing and mobility costs in Switzerland increased by 1.7% compared to the same month of the previous year. Ticino is the most affected region.

• Rentals, the market slows down: Lugano among the cities most in difficulty

  Lugano shows more marked signs of weakening than other regions of the country.

• Listings for rent in Switzerland are decreasing: what's happening?

  The number of listings for rental accommodation decreased by 4% between April 2025 and March 2026, while the average duration of listing has increased.

• How much does it cost to live in Lugano as a border worker: detailed analysis

  Discover the real costs of living in Lugano as a border worker: rent, transport, insurance and food expenses.

• Rent Market: Vacant Properties and New Management

  The rental market has changed. Old rules no longer apply. Here's how to adapt and protect your property income. 📊💡⚠️

• Working as a household service worker in Ticino

  Discover how to work as a household service worker in Ticino, Switzerland. Requirements, tasks and practical advice.

• Neutralizing 2026 estimates: protection for home and middle class

  On June 14, 2026, vote to block the increase in tax estimates. Here's what changes for cross-border workers and homeowners.