Housing3 juin 2026
Agency fees when renting in Switzerland: do you actually have to pay them?
Application fees, dossier fees, lease set-up fees: what Swiss law says, what is contestable and how to push back without losing the flat.
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Housing2 juin 2026
SERAFE: Switzerland's radio and TV licence fee – who pays and how much
The SERAFE licence fee in Switzerland: who has to pay (even without a TV), the amount, how billing works, exemption cases and who to contact if something is wrong.
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Housing26 mai 2026
Moving in Switzerland: the complete administrative checklist
Everything you need to do when moving in Switzerland: deregistration and registration, change of address, lease, insurance, cantonal deadlines and mistakes to avoid.
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Housing10 mai 2026
Apartment handover in Switzerland: move-in and move-out
How to handle a move-in and move-out inspection in Switzerland: deadlines for reporting defects, rental deposit, hidden defects, and what to do in a dispute.
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Housing8 mai 2026
Early lease termination in Switzerland: finding a replacement tenant
How to terminate a lease early in Switzerland: the solvent replacement tenant rule, template letter, notice periods, landlord rights, and options if refused.
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Housing24 avril 2026
Buying property in Switzerland: using your pillar 3a and pension fund
How to finance a property purchase in Switzerland using your pillar 3a and occupational pension (BVG): withdrawal or pledge, conditions, taxation, equity and timelines.
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