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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.
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"Without Imputed Rental Value, Home Ownership Would Suddenly Become More Attractive"
Fredy Hasenmaile, Head of Real Estate Analysis at Credit Suisse, believes that the abolition of the imputed rental value is more likely than it has been for a long time. He tells us what this means and what else property owners need to watch out for in the future.
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House Prices Are Rising Again – Where Home-Buying Is Still Affordable
Real estate prices in Switzerland are rising again, as illustrated by the Credit Suisse study on the real estate market in 2018. For many people, home ownership is no longer affordable. But buying a home doesn't cost the same everywhere, and prices vary sharply from region to region.
