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Eighteen tenant parties in Bern face eviction by July as their landlord, the Pension Fund of the Burgergemeinde Bern, seeks to raise rents by 41-64%. Legal challenges have failed, highlighting a growi
An 85-year-old rest stop owner in Glarus, Heinz Peter Moravcik, accuses the Federal Roads Office (Astra) of delaying his property sale, alleging they await his death. Astra denies the claims, citing p
Swiss home prices, especially for single-family homes, rose significantly in Q3 2025. The Bern region saw a 7.5% increase year-over-year, driven by strong demand and low interest rates.
Maison Capitol in Bern's Old Town has seen 18 out of 26 apartments change tenants since 2022, with residents reporting issues and management now reducing new rental prices by 5% due to a changing mark
The Swiss federal administration is launching a major series of relocations, starting with 700 environmental office employees moving to a renovated Ittigen campus.
ETH researcher Dr. Sibylle Wälty proposes '10-minute neighborhoods' to solve Switzerland's housing shortage, advocating for compact urban living to reduce commutes and stabilize rents. Her model sugge
Bern's iconic Swisscom tower is undergoing a 45 million CHF conversion into a residential building called "Hochhuus," set to deliver 87 apartments by 2026.
