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Why Is Zurich at the Highest Risk of a Housing Market Bubble?

In UBS’s 2026 index covering 23 metropolitan areas, Zurich received the highest bubble-risk rating. This is not a forecast of an imminent price crash.

Do Government Interventions Make Housing More Expensive or Protect Tenants?

Government intervention in the housing market can promise tenant protection while also carrying the risk of price increases. We separate the main arguments in the Swiss debate from the facts.

Where Does Swiss Household Money Go? A Focus on Housing Costs

Swiss household data for 2023 shows the averages for income, mandatory expenditure and savings. To interpret the housing burden, the limitations of averages must also be taken into account.

Choosing a Swiss canton: work, housing, taxes and family

A source-backed decision method for choosing a Swiss canton and municipality as a Hungarian mover.

Student housing in Switzerland: residences, shared flats and leases

Official university channels, residences, shared flats, sublets, contracts, deposits, fraud prevention and address checks for Hungarian students.

Moving to Basel: registration, housing and first steps

A source-based guide to the legal, housing, financial and family steps for moving to the Basel area.

Choosing a Swiss canton: work, housing, taxes and family

A source-backed decision method for choosing a Swiss canton and municipality as a Hungarian mover.

Student housing in Switzerland: residences, shared flats and leases

Official university channels, residences, shared flats, sublets, contracts, deposits, fraud prevention and address checks for Hungarian students.

Moving to Basel: registration, housing and first steps

A source-based guide to the legal, housing, financial and family steps for moving to the Basel area.

Moving to Bern: registration, housing and first steps

A source-based guide to the legal, housing and financial steps for Hungarian citizens settling in Bern.

Moving to Zurich: registration, housing and first steps

A source-based guide to the legal, housing, financial and family steps for Hungarian citizens settling in Zurich.

Why Is Zurich at the Highest Risk of a Housing Market Bubble?

In UBS’s 2026 index covering 23 metropolitan areas, Zurich received the highest bubble-risk rating. This is not a forecast of an imminent price crash.

Do Government Interventions Make Housing More Expensive or Protect Tenants?

Government intervention in the housing market can promise tenant protection while also carrying the risk of price increases. We separate the main arguments in the Swiss debate from the facts.

Where Does Swiss Household Money Go? A Focus on Housing Costs

Swiss household data for 2023 shows the averages for income, mandatory expenditure and savings. To interpret the housing burden, the limitations of averages must also be taken into account.

Discrimination in Employment and Housing Searches in Switzerland: What Should You Watch Out For?

Fewer apartment viewings because of a foreign-sounding name, prohibited interview questions—what should Hungarians living in Switzerland document, and where can they turn? A practical guide.

What Could Zürich’s Real Estate Transactions Mean for Residents?

Zürich’s real estate transactions raise political questions about housing. We summarise the aspects Hungarians living in the city should consider.