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It is fairer if we stick to the imputed rental value


A change in the taxation system for home ownership would benefit pensioners in particular. But we don’t need luxury problems to be solved for the baby boomers. You’re on the sunny side anyway.

The imputed rental value is used to tax the benefit that one derives from living in one’s own home.

Markus Widmer / Keystone

The time has come to speak an uncomfortable truth: The dream of owning a home has burst for the middle class. Real estate has become a luxury good that only the privileged can afford. Only those who have a very well-paid job, can inherit or accept long commutes can still come to their own four walls today.

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