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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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189 articles on housing and rent, newest first.

• Rentals in Fribourg: fees and rental rights

  The average rents per area in the Canton of Fribourg are CHF 1,200.

• Buying a house in Fribourg: prices and mortgage

  Average house prices in Fribourg, own funds required, mortgage loan sustainability and transfer tax.

• Driver's license in the Canton of Zug: conversion of the foreign license

  The conversion of the foreign driving license is mandatory for border workers residing in the Canton of Zug.

• Rental market in the Canton of Zug: average fees and rental rights

  Rentals in the Canton of Zug: average rents and rental rights.

• Rentals in the canton of Zug: average fees, deposits and tenants' rights

  Practical guide to the rental market in the Canton of Zug: average rents by area, security deposit, rent dispute and cancellation procedures according to federal law.

• Rental market in the canton of Glarus: average fees and rental rights

  Rents in Canton Glarus increased in 2026. Here are the average fees and practical information for landlords and tenants.

• House in Glarus: prices, funds and sustainability of the mortgage

  Average house prices in the Canton of Glarus, own funds required and sustainability of the mortgage loan.

• Driving licence in Nidwalden: conversion and mandatory exams

  To convert your foreign driver's license in Switzerland, you need to present the following documents: your passport, your foreign driver's license, and a copy of your rental agreement or property.

• Buying a house in the Canton of Nidwalden: prices and mortgage

  Average house prices in the Canton of Nidwalden, own funds required and sustainability of the mortgage loan.

• Rental market in the canton of Nidwalden: average rents and tenancy law

  The average rent in the canton of Nidwalden is CHF 2,500 per month.

• Buying a house in the Obwalden Canton: prices and mortgage

  The average price of an apartment in Canton Obwalden is CHF 420,000, while for a house it is CHF 820,000. The mortgage can cover up to 70% of the purchase price.

• Rental market in the canton of Obwalden: average fees and rental rights

  In the Canton of Obwalden, the average rental fees vary depending on the area. The maximum security deposit is 3 months' rent.

• Rental market in the Canton of Schwyz: average fees and rental rights

  Average rents per area in the Canton of Schwyz are CHF 1,500 per month.

• Buying a house in the Canton of Schwyz: prices and mortgage

  Practical guide to buying real estate in the Canton of Schwyz: analysis of average prices, requirements for own funds, sustainability of mortgage credit, transfer tax and notary fees.

• Uri: lease fees and rights

  The maximum security deposit is 3 months' rent.

• Buying a house in Canton Uri: prices and mortgage

  Tax and financial settings for the purchase of a house in Canton Uri.

• Rental market in the canton of Lucerne: average fees and rental rights

  The rental market in the Canton of Lucerne: average rents by area, security deposit, dispute of the initial rent, cancellation and conciliation authority.

• Buying a house in the Canton of Lucerne: prices and mortgage

  The average price of a house in the Canton of Lucerne is about CHF 550,000. To buy a home, you need a mortgage of at least CHF 200,000.

• Abusive pensions initiative: the situation in Switzerland

  The popular initiative 'Yes to protection against illegal rents' collected 108,437 valid signatures. Here's what's changing for Swiss tenants.

• The puzzle of displaced people to find a new home after a fire

  35 people have to find a new roof after the fire that devastated several homes in Aigle (VD).

• Rental market in the Canton of Bern: average fees and rental rights

  Rentals in the Canton of Bern are constantly growing. Find out the average rents by area and the rental right.

• Rental markets in the Canton of Bern: average fees and rental rights

  The rental market in the Canton of Bern: what to change in the lives of those who live or work in Switzerland?

• Buying a house in the Canton of Bern: a guide to prices and mortgages

  Discover the key factors for buying a property in the Canton of Bern: sustainability of the mortgage, necessary own funds and management of ancillary expenses.

• Rental market in the canton of Zurich: average rents and tenancy law

  Average rents in the canton of Zurich are among the highest in Switzerland. Here's what you need to know about tenant and landlord rights.