Which belongings am I allowed to leave in the stairwell?
Stairwells supposedly provide space for things that we’d rather not keep in our apartments, such as shoes, prams and bicycles. However, by law, these can only be left in the stairwell with the landlord’s consent. Glance into any stairwell and you’ll often find some wellies and trainers piled up, paper and cardboard ready to be …
How much noise should children be able to make?
As if your child screaming their head off at night wasn’t enough, now your neighbours are knocking on your door to complain. How much noise should people be expected to tolerate? Read on to find out. Children are allowed to do everything that comes with being a kid: stomping around, shouting, throwing things in the …
Which municipality in the canton of Aargau suits me?
The canton of Aargau has a lot to offer – in addition to many family-friendly municipalities, it is also at the forefront in terms of cultural activities. Good transport links to Zurich and lower property prices make the canton very attractive. But what’s the best place to live in Aargau? We take a close look …
Move house on your own, or hire a removal company?
Moving means moving out of home A and moving into home B. Virtually at the same time. It’s a miracle that most people manage to make it work. And to make sure that miracle does work, here’s some information to help you decide if you should move on your own or hire a removal company. …
Selber umziehen oder mit einem Umzugsunternehmen?
As a tenant, am I entitled to demand that renovation work be carried out?
Who hasn’t longed for freshly painted walls or a new fridge when doing a bit of spring cleaning? Many tenants think that after a certain period of time, they are entitled to renovation or improvement of their rental property. But legally speaking, it’s quite a different matter. A question that comes up again and again …
Furniture for mini-balconies
Many balconies are small, which makes it difficult to fit them out with practical yet comfortable furniture. We show you how to fit out your small balcony with clever, space-saving solutions. Types of balcony users First, you need to decide what kind of balcony user you are. Each type of user has different requirements …
Guide to remote viewings on homegate.ch for business customers
In the current situation surrounding the coronavirus crisis, there is often uncertainty on how to handle property viewings. A recent survey of homegate.ch users clearly showed that demand for remote viewings is high in the current situation. Many users would feel uncomfortable doing an in-person viewing and would like the option of a remote viewing. …
Guide to remote viewings on homegate.ch for private clients
In the current situation surrounding the coronavirus crisis, there is often uncertainty on how to handle property viewings. A recent survey of homegate.ch users clearly showed that demand for remote viewings is high in the current situation. Many users would feel uncomfortable doing an in-person viewing and would like the option of a remote viewing. …