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Differences in Housing

Differences in Housing

Apartments vary from country to country in their furnishings and fittings. What is considered standard in some households, you won’t find in others. In addition to the number of rooms, the most important basic equipment in an apartment is definitely the sanitary facilities and electrical connections. In this article, we answer your questions regarding country-specific particulars involving tenancy.

What to do if you lose your key(s)

What to do if you lose your key(s)

Stay calm if you lose your key(s). We'll show you how to get out of this predicament and get back in your own four walls.

Housing search for seniors: Over 65 difficult

Housing search for seniors: Over 65 difficult

How does housing search for senior citizens look today? Older people are less familiar with the latest digital methods than the younger generation. When they are looking for a new home, either voluntarily or involuntarily, their budget is usually limited. But there are solutions: In Zürich, retired real estate professionals help.

Heating: what temperature should each room be?

Heating: what temperature should each room be?

Heating accounts for around 70% of energy consumption in the home. But how should we go about heating our homes properly? What tips and tricks are there for reducing heating costs?

Fitting lamps made easy

Fitting lamps made easy

Every time we move, we ask ourselves the same question: how exactly do we install a light fixture again? We’ll explain the best way to proceed and what you need to look out for in particular. Regardless of whether you want to fit your lamp to the wall or on the ceiling.

Smart home systems: solutions that save time and money

Smart home systems: solutions that save time and money

A smart home offers you many advantages: with networked, intelligent devices, you can for example save on heating costs, improve home comfort and enhance building safety.