Looking for an apartment without a job and a job without an apartment – is that possible?
Finding a new apartment without a job turns out to be a nightmare for many people. But is it possible not to be ignored by real estate providers without having a regulated income? And vice versa, what does the job search look like without shelter? Living conditions can change and the reasons for a search …
Wage and Housing Costs — How High Should Rent be in Relation to Wages?
Finally, your own apartment! A dream come true, but is your apartment more expensive than you originally thought?
Before looking for your own place to live, it is important to take a close look at certain costs. Insurance, housing costs and taxes often account for the highest proportion of expenditure. What percentage of your income should the rent take up, so that at the end of the month it’s not spaghetti for dinner again?
Heat pumps: energy from the deep
In Switzerland, heat pumps are considered to be an important part of the energy revolution. This is because lots of renewable, environmentally-friendly energy is in the ground, in the water or in the air. Modern heat pumps make use of this energy. Here are our tips for heat pumps – for new builds and for …
How do top athletes like European champion Oliver Hegi and Co. live?
We introduce you to 4 top Swiss athletes who showed us their favourite place to be at home. They reveal to us their living credo! Discover where they feel most comfortable and why. Ein Beitrag geteilt von Oliver Hegi (@oliver.hegi) am Aug 15, 2018 um 6:26 PDT After achieving his peak performance in Glasgow …
Tips on Living with Pets
Living with animals does not necessarily mean fuzzy old wool blankets, discolored holey terry towels or kitschy animal accessories. Choose pretty blankets, pillows and baskets that fit the style of your home. The more beautiful the things you choose for your pet, the easier they are to integrate into the decor. Toys are best collected in a basket. Food bowls and cans are, if the color and form are correct, noble home accessories. There are now also chic cat scratching trees, with which it is nice to live. Incidentally, carpets are not only beautiful home-decorators but also popular and attractive playgrounds for four-legged friends. This is because carpets are better for romping than parquet or stone floors – they also protect your pet from slipping and dampen noises.
