Buying & Renting in Switzerland

How to buy property in Switzerland with foreign currency? Guides on the real estate market, equity, and financing.

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Moving to Switzerland: Customs Checklist | ibani

Moving to Switzerland: Customs Checklist | ibani

Expert guide on relocating to Switzerland: FOCBS customs, permits, KVG/LAMal, vehicles, the 10M Switzerland vote, and tips for transferring your funds without hidden fees.

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Updated on: 9 April 2026

Buying Property in the Border Zone with a CHF Salary: Banking Rules (2026)

Buying Property in the Border Zone with a CHF Salary: Banking Rules (2026)

Expert guide for cross-border workers: calculating borrowing capacity (HCSF), CHF salary haircut, and choosing between a foreign currency loan and a EUR loan.

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Updated on: 1 April 2026

Withdraw 2nd Pillar (BVG) to buy property abroad | ibani

Withdraw 2nd Pillar (BVG) to buy property abroad | ibani

Expert guide: using your Swiss 2nd pillar (BVG/LPP) to buy a house abroad. Conditions, international taxes, and optimizing the exchange rate.

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Updated on: 20 February 2026

Your money in CHF, your spending in EUR

Convert your Swiss francs to euros at the real market rate, with no nasty surprises.

See the CHF → EUR rate