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Eine grüne Liege steht auf einer Terrasse vor einem Backsteinhaus in der Sonne.

Build and buy, Living and furnishing, Moving, Renting

Hello, sunshine: the ideal orientation for your home

North, south, east, west – which way is my home meant to face again? We explain which factors you should consider to make sure there are no unwelcome surprises when it comes to the direction of sunlight and similar issues in your new home. Are you looking for a new home? Maybe you’ve already seen …

Build and buy, Living and furnishing

9. March 2020

Solar collectors – their benefits and when they’re worth it

Using solar energy rather than traditional heating systems that damage the environment – that’s definitely a positive thing. But are solar collectors on your roof really anything more than a pleasant fantasy? Are they affordable for the average consumer? And when is it worth purchasing them? People have been trying to exploit the energy of …

Build and buy, Living and furnishing

27. December 2019

Cosy properties with fireplaces

It’s that time of year again. It’s growing colder, the days are getting shorter, and winter jackets are coming out of the wardrobe. There’s lots to love about winter, but it’s also good to leave the cold behind now and then. But where are the best places to keep warm? We have the answer! Here …

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14. November 2019

Prefabricated houses: A cheap and easy way to build a house

System and prefabricated houses promise cost savings through larger quantities and modern pre-manufacturing. The least expensive prefabricated houses are available from 340,000 francs. Manufacturers emphasize that their homes are of first-class quality.

Build and buy, Financing

11. November 2019

Inheriting a house as a community of heirs – rights and conflicts

When a family member dies, financial issues usually are not highest on the list of priorities. Nevertheless, the descendants come around to taking care of these matters, too. This is how a community of heirs and house inheritance work.

Build and buy, Subletting

12. September 2019

Apartment as investment – is it profitable?

The apartment as an investment: More and more Swiss people are taking the negative interest rates as an opportunity to look for lucrative investment alternatives. The latest trend: Buy a condominium and rent it to third parties.

Build and buy, General, Living and furnishing

5. September 2019

Expanding your living space: The various possibilities

There are many ways to expand your living space. From the basement to the attic, unused areas can be made habitable. And you can often find other ways to expand your living space outside your actual four walls.

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17. June 2019

Your rights: Construction Defects in New Housing

Construction defects, delays and general annoyance can spoil a house buyer’s joy in entering the housing market. Crucial to the topic of “construction defects in new housing” are contracts and agreements. Bloss: What if the apartment seller will not assume any responsibility for botched construction?

Build and buy, General, Living and furnishing

20. May 2019

Building permit: Beware of regulations!

Does setting up a small garden shed require a building permit? Basically, almost all buildings and conversions must be approved. After all, fire protection regulations as well as construction, environmental and energy laws must be observed for practically all buildings and conversions.

Build and buy, Financing

10. May 2019

House renovation – save money with the right sequence

Unfortunately, fulfilling the dream of home ownership often ends in disillusionment, because at some point the first renovation is pending. In this blog article, you will learn everything about home improvement and how you can save money.

Build and buy, Financing, General

25. February 2019

Save up for homeownership while you are young

Few people are millionaires already between the ages 30 and 35. And you are not born a big investor. With some stamina and clever planning, you can reach your savings goals. Even owning your nice own home one day is just a stone’s throw away! Dreaming of homeownership? – For young Generation X or Generation …

Build and buy, General

20. September 2018

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 …