Mortgage Reference Rate

The mortgage reference rate is a reference rate which is used in Switzerland as a guide for rents charged on property. It is based on the average interest rate for mortgages from Swiss banks. If the mortgage reference rate goes up, landlords are allowed to raise rents in keeping with the reference rate. If it goes down, renters can demand a rent reduction to match the change in the index.

The Swiss federal housing authority announced possible changes to the mortgage reference rate at the beginning of the months of March, June, September, and December. Changes apply from the next day after their announcement.

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