
Communal living in Switzerland – models, advantages and disadvantages
Cooperative, cluster apartment or co-housing? We explain the most important models of communal living in Switzerland, as well as their advantages and disadvantages.
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Cooperative, cluster apartment or co-housing? We explain the most important models of communal living in Switzerland, as well as their advantages and disadvantages.

What the return on equity (ROE) means in real estate investments, how it is calculated and what role the leverage effect plays – explained in an easy-to-understand way.

How you can use Pillar 3a to buy residential property: advance withdrawal vs. pledging, deadlines, amounts and who benefits – explained simply.

Minergie, heat pumps, subsidies: How to build and renovate energy-efficiently in Switzerland. A practical overview from WENET AG.

Zoning plan, utilization factor, boundary distances: Find out what you are allowed to build on your property in Switzerland – clearly explained by WENET AG.

Mortgage in retirement: How affordability changes, what deadlines apply and what solutions are available – from WENET AG, your real estate expert with over 50 years of experience.

Developed or undeveloped? We explain the difference and show what buyers of a plot of land should absolutely pay attention to.

Trespassing in rented apartments: When is it a criminal offense, when is it a civil dispute – and how should landlords and owners proceed in a serious case?

Looking for an apartment in Zurich as a student? Learn everything you need to know about rental prices, student residences, shared apartments, popular neighborhoods, and how to find a successful place to live.

A divorce has far-reaching financial consequences that extend well beyond the division of assets. The treatment of pension fund assets – the so-called second pillar – is particularly often underestimated. Many couples assume that the amount of their own contributions or a prenuptial agreement with separate property determines who owns the accumulated pension funds. However, Switzerland has special rules that can have a significant impact on future retirement provisions.

The Canton of Bern boasts one of the most diverse real estate markets in Switzerland. It combines a stable economic base with highly varied regional micro-locations – from urban centers to rural communities offering a high quality of life. This presents investors with a wide range of opportunities, particularly in the residential sector.

The real estate market in the canton of Lucerne can be most precisely explained by one key structural factor: the combination of limited building land and strictly regulated development. This starting point shapes price formation, market dynamics, and long-term stability more strongly than short-term demand impulses or economic fluctuations.
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