At 34%, Switzerland has the lowest home ownership rate in Western Europe. This is a puzzle given the economic strength …. We also measure mortgage underwriting criteria and consider rent control and other policies affecting rental housing. By …

At less than 34%, Switzerland has the lowest home ownership rate in Western Europe. This may seem odd given the … things, We also measure mortgage underwriting criteria and consider rent control and other policies affecting rental housing …-relative to household incomes and wealth-and the tax on imputed rent are the most important causes of Switzerland's low ownerhip …