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Achieve your dream home with sufficient equity capital: An overview
The dream of owning your own home should not be defeated by a shortage of equity capital. As part of the promotion of home ownership scheme, you can use funds from your retirement provision and thereby contribute sufficient equity capital to ensure that your property can be financed.
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"Real estate in Bern and Thun often goes to the highest bidder"
The demand for residential property is high in the city of Bern and the surrounding area, says Nadja Müller, Head of Credit Suisse's mortgage center for southeastern Bern. In this interview, she gives tips for buying property in Bern.
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Seven steps to buying your first apartment
You have been a tenant long enough and want to become an owner and live life to the fullest in an owner-occupied home. It is time to buy your first apartment. In seven easy-to-understand steps we examine how to go about purchasing your first condominium.
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The right time for buying a home
Real estate prices fluctuate depending on factors such as the market situation, the economic framework conditions, or the location of the property. The financing hurdles for the acquisition of residential property are a recurring topic. How can you then find a good time to buy a home?
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Save energy and money. What's funded by the government.
Anyone incorporating energy efficiency when building is planning ahead, and it pays off. The federal government, cantons, and municipalities have various funding programs for energy efficiency. Find out what is funded and the right way to apply for funding.
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Eight aspects of buying an apartment. What you need to know.
Buying a condominium is not the same as buying a house. Learn what commonhold ownership means, why a well-stocked renovation fund is important, and what else you should pay attention to when you are buying an apartment.
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Buying an old property – look out for these seven hidden costs
Affordable old buildings are highly sought after. But it is important to take a close look at older properties and not rush into signing a contract under time pressure. What you need to consider aside from location, price, and character when buying an old property – so you can turn an old house into your dream home.
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Ten things to consider when buying a house
It's not every day you buy a house. So it is important to take enough time and inform yourself well. We explain what you need to consider when buying a house, so you don't buy a pig in a poke, and when it's worth calling in an expert.
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Advantages and disadvantages of different mortgage models
Fixed rate, LIBOR, or adjustable-rate? The right mortgage can keep your wallet and your nerves intact. Find out what types of mortgages exist, what advantages and disadvantages they have, and how to decide which mortgage is right for you.
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Building vs. buying a house – these five questions help when making a decision
Building your own dream home – a childhood dream of many Swiss people. There are some arguments in favor of building a new house, but some against it too. The following five questions will help you to find out if it would be better for you to build a new house or to buy an existing one.
