Recent Swiss fire deaths prompt calls for fire detectors
Across much of Europe, smoke detectors are a legal requirement. In Switzerland, they are not. The recent death of two people in a fire in Pfaffnau in the canton of Luzern has prompted calls to change the rules, reported SRF. © Andrey Popov | … [Read more...]
No rise in Switzerland’s rent rate this quarter
After two increases in a row the reference interest rate used for adjusting rents remains unchanged this quarter. Photo by Expect Best on Pexels.com After two rises from 1.25% to 1.75% last year, many tenants in Switzerland will be breathing a … [Read more...]
Swiss home prices up in 2023
This week, the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) published the Swiss residential property price index for 2023, which showed an annual price increase of 2.2%, with a rise of 1.1% in the fourth quarter. Photo by PhotoMIX Company on Pexels.com The … [Read more...]
High Swiss rent – little support for rent controls
Rents have risen significantly in Switzerland, something potentially affecting the 61% of the population living in rented accommodation. A survey by Deloitte places rent control at the bottom of a list of solutions. Photo by ILOVESwitzerland on … [Read more...]
Swiss set to vote on changes to rental laws
Changes to Swiss law on renting recently passed by parliament have met with public resistance. This week, enough signatures were collected to trigger a vote aimed at overturning the work of parliament on rental law reform, according to … [Read more...]
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