Guides
In-depth guides on renting, buying and living in Switzerland — grounded in real data.
17 Jun 2026 · Buying
Climate and sunshine hours: how the weather affects your home's liveability in Switzerland
Lugano has almost 600 more sunshine hours per year than Lucerne — a difference many people underestimate when searching for a home. MeteoSwiss data shows how much Swiss climate zones vary and what that means for heating costs, wellbeing and property values.
5 min read
17 Jun 2026 · Buying
Fibre broadband in Switzerland: what internet coverage really means when renting or buying
Whether fibre, coax or old copper — the difference can determine whether your video call stays stable. BAKOM data shows ~85% of Swiss buildings have ≥1 Gbit/s access, but coverage varies significantly between municipalities.
5 min read
17 Jun 2026 · Tenancy
Transit quality class A, B, C, D: what the badge on every Swiss listing really means
The transit quality class appears on every Swiss property listing — but few people know what A, B, C and D mean in practice. The ARE system tells you exactly how well connected a location is by public transport.
5 min read
17 Jun 2026 · Tenancy
Noise in apartments: limits, rights and what to check before moving in
Around one million people in Switzerland are exposed to road noise that exceeds the legal limit. What the decibel scale means, which limits apply — and what you can legally demand as a renter or buyer.
8 min read
17 Jun 2026 · Buying
Radon in Swiss homes: reference level, risk zones and what buyers must do
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Switzerland after smoking. Around 8% of buildings exceed the reference level of 300 Bq/m³. What the gas is, where it is most common, and what to do before buying or renting.
8 min read
17 Jun 2026 · Taxes
Choosing the right municipality: taxes, purchasing power and housing costs compared
Tax rate, rent level, vacancy, median income — the municipality page on Homematch holds dozens of data points. How to read the numbers, what they mean and what to really watch for when moving.
5 min read
Topics
Tenancy
Your rights as a tenant — service charges, the reference rate and rent reductions.
Buying
What buying really costs — transfer tax, mortgage and affordability, with real figures.
Taxes
Steuerfuss, imputed rental value and more — explained clearly, with real per-canton data.