Roof renovation can cost several 10,000 francs. You can get part of this back as a subsidy if you renovate your roof to make it more energy-efficient.
A heat pump to replace an old oil or gas heating system costs 30,000 to 50,000 Swiss francs. Where can you get subsidies for a new heating system?
Sooner or later, condominium owners have to deal with expensive renovations. That is why it is worth having a renovation fund.
Tomatoes from your own garden taste better. Thanks to urban gardening, it doesn't take much: a little space, sun, the right plants and water.
The range is huge: a simple kitchen costs a few thousand francs in a Swedish furniture store, a luxury kitchen more than a Tesla Model S.
Old houses have charm, but also need a great renovation. The decision "renovation or new construction?" depends on rational and emotional factors.