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Buying a listed building. What you need to know beforehand.
Whether a cozy manor house or a townhouse from yesteryear, living in a historical building offers a unique atmosphere. However, buying a listed building also involves assuming obligations for its preservation. This is why, when buying such a property, prospective buyers should take into account potential renovation or refurbishment work they may want to carry out later. Find out what you need to know as the owner of a historical building.
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Impact of the second home initiative: Demand for holiday homes is picking up
Demand for holiday homes in the tourist regions of Switzerland has long been plagued by uncertainty, caused by the adoption of the second home initiative. This has been compounded by the strength of the Swiss franc, which has taken its toll on interest in second homes from abroad. But things now seem to have bottomed out, and the market looks set to pick up despite the implementation of the Second Homes Act.
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"We don't think there will be a general shortage of land for building"
The revised spatial planning law is designed to improve the utilization of land zoned for building. This will make it more difficult to find building land. Real estate expert Fabian Waltert explains in the interview what impact the new planning laws will have, and where those who want to buy a plot will have to dig particularly deep into their pockets.
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"Fifty percent of our new buildings have doors with fingerprint locks"
A beautiful garden and a smart home – this is what the Swiss want, says Corrado Palermo, managing director and owner of Unica Architektur AG. In an interview, he talks about trends in house construction and explains the origin of these residential trends.
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Tiny houses are big: The "tiny house" way to live
On how few square meters could you live? Six, twenty, forty-five? That last number is the per capita average in Switzerland. Tiny houses show that something beautiful can emerge even in a small space. Tiny houses have potential in Switzerland as "single houses."
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Seven common misconceptions about buying a house – why you can afford your own home after all
Many people give up on the dream of owning their own house or apartment because they are too worried about making the wrong decision. Read our seven misconceptions about buying property and find out why you can actually afford to buy your own home after all.
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Renting vs. buying – Consider the advantages and disadvantages
Interest rates on mortgages are at historically low levels. However, the situation could soon change. That is reason enough to start thinking about whether it might be worthwhile to buy a house instead of renting.
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The Most Suitable Form of Home Ownership
By yourself, together with a partner, as joint owner, or in an association: Owning property can take many forms. Here is an overview of the most important ownership structures.
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A Little Luck Helped in the House-Buying Process
Sometimes, you find your dream house by chance. That was the case for Melanie and Marc Kaufmann. The couple dreamed of having their own detached house and found their new home close to where they were currently living.
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Building the House of Their Dreams
The road to owning a dream home is different for everybody. Urs Viktor Strausak and Martina Feil decided to build their own, and they felt at home in next to no time.
