Guide

Renovating in Switzerland. Know the rules first.

Building permits, renovation rules, tax deductions and buying property: practical guides for homeowners and expats in Switzerland.

Planning & regulations

Building permit: when do you need one?

Planning & regulations

Renovation regulations: what you need to know about the laws on renovating a house

Buying & financing

Saving tax through a renovation

Buying & financing

Reserves for building maintenance

Calculators & checks

Try it yourself

Interactive tools from our service pages for a first assessment in a few minutes.

Calculate renovation costsA guide figure for your projectTo the calculator → Do I need a building permit?Procedure and deadlinesTo the check → Which heating system fits?Three questions, a first directionTo the check → What does the property really cost?Purchase price plus renovationTo the calculator →

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Buying & financing

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Buying & financing

Buying property: house or flat? Pros and cons

Buying & financing

Buying and renovating a home

Buying & financing

Renovating a flat or house before selling: is it worth it?

House & renovation

Asbestos in old buildings: how dangerous is it and what should you consider when renovating?

Planning & regulations

Beware of fake tradespeople: how do you find reliable ones?

Our full guide with more than 50 articles on bathrooms, kitchens and renovation is available in German.