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From GEAK to Minergie: 5 labels for climate-friendly renovation

Climate-friendly housing
20.12.2022 5 minutes
What makes a building project sustainable? There are various labels and standards which define this. Find out more about the 5 main sustainability labels in Switzerland.
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Climate-friendly housing

Fact check: wood or concrete – which is more climate friendly?

08.11.2022 3 minutes
Climate-friendly building and renovation start with the choice of building materials. Concrete, which is a mixed material, has a bad reputation. But is wood really more ecological? Find out more.
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Amortization: pay off a mortgage or keep it?

04.10.2022 3 minutes
In the current situation, does it make sense to amortize a mortgage “in advance”? We explain the most important criteria.
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How the circular economy is revolutionizing construction

17.08.2022 6 minutes
In an interview, Dr. Peter Richner, Deputy CEO of Empa, discusses the trend of circular construction and explains how the concept of the circular economy is revolutionizing the construction industry.
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Amortization: pay off a mortgage or keep it?

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04.10.2022 3 minutes
In the current situation, does it make sense to amortize a mortgage “in advance”? We explain the most important criteria.
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Forward mortgages: Interest rate protection with fixed-rate mortgages

31.05.2021 4 minutes
Minimizing the risk for mortgage borrowers – this article explains how a forward mortgage works.
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Mortgage liens – the foundation of real estate financing

30.10.2020 2 minutes
When a bank loans money for real estate, it requires a mortgage lien as collateral. Here we explain the main terms in connection with mortgage liens.
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The bidding process: buy your dream home at auction

28.01.2021 2 minutes
Nowadays, the path to dream property increasingly takes potential buyers through the bidding process. Discover here what it involves.
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Buying a house: what insurance do I need?

08.07.2021 2 minutes
You’ve found your dream house, arranged the financing – the dream of owning your own home is finally coming true. This article gives you an overview of what types of insurance are important to consider when.
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Mortgage terms: how long should I commit myself for?

09.12.2020 2 minutes
What is the right term for your mortgage? Find out what criteria to look for when choosing a mortgage.
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Land register: ordering extracts and viewing entries

17.07.2020 3 minutes
Anyone who wants to buy a property or already owns one will inevitably encounter the land register.
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