People are buying more homes as interest rates fall.
Real estate agents expect the trend to continue. Over the last ten years, house prices have risen by half – the most marked increase is for homes outside city centres, although Zurich and Geneva remain very popular.
At the same time, rentals are falling – slightly. Figures from the Swiss Market Place Group show rentals are down almost half a percent.
Switzerland to join EU military project
Switzerland will be joining the EU ‘Military Mobility’ project after this country’s membership was confirmed by EU states.
Trader in court for losing millions after Brexit
A former currency trader is in court in Geneva, accused of hiding trading losses from his clients and issuing inflated statements.
Annemasse hospital attack triggers Paris
An assault last week at a private hospital in Annemasse has triggered a high-level intervention by the French health minister – Yannick Neuder.
Roadworks to blight Geneva in 2025
The start of the year will see some major roadworks in Geneva – many of them scheduled to last several months.
Chocolate prices set to soar
Chocolate lovers beware – hefty price rises are coming.
Free Geneva transport a success
Maybe a bit unsurprisingly, the free subscriptions to Geneva public transport have been a phenomenal success.
