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Buy or rent? Find out where you can afford to live in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 11, 2026 Where do you stand the best chance of finding affordable housing? Where is renting cheaper than buying? Find out using the housing calculator.

Signatures for Swiss rent control initiative submitted

This content was published on Jun 23, 2026 On Tuesday, the Tenants’ Association submitted the signatures for the rent control initiative. Its key demand is that rents should be reviewed automatically and regularly, and that a rent must be reduced if it is unreasonably high.

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Some 2,500 protest in Zurich against housing situation

This content was published on May 31, 2026 Around 2,500 people marched in Zurich on Saturday afternoon against what they called “a city for the rich”.

Construction makes a good start to the year - mixed outlook

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Residential property demand boosts Swiss construction industry

This content was published on May 27, 2026 Building construction and civil engineering activity rose by 5.6% to between January and March

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Rents expected to rise again in Switzerland

This content was published on May 21, 2026 After a period of slowing growth, rents will rise again at a faster pace in Switzerland, according to a study by Raiffeisen bank.

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Swiss government to tighten foreign property ownership

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 Switzerland plans to tighten rules on foreign property ownership.

Rising rents are a heavy burden on many Swiss households

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Rising rents are heavy burden on many Swiss households

This content was published on Mar 31, 2026 Nearly 40% of Swiss tenants spend over 30% of income on rent, raising risks of falling into poverty.

Aspiring tenants face worst shortage since 2014

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Switzerland faces worst housing shortage since 2014

This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 Switzerland faces its worst housing shortage since 2014, according to a government report.

Interlaken slows down boom in second homes with new planning zone

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Swiss town Interlaken tightens rules as second homes rise sharply

This content was published on Mar 11, 2026 The Swiss town of Interlaken has once again introduced a planning zone aimed at protecting housing for full‑time residents.

Construction industry expects stable growth in 2026 - more flats required

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Swiss construction sector posts strong growth, with more expected in 2026

This content was published on Feb 25, 2026 The Swiss Association of Master Builders says residential building remains the key driver of the industry, even though it continues to fall short of demand.

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