The Swiss residential property market appears less overheated in the second quarter of 2026. MoneyPark’s risk index has fallen from 3.7 to 3.5 points. However, it is still too early to breathe a sigh of relief, as unemployment, strict affordability rules and significant differences in interest

An apartment building on Döltschiweg in Zurich, with a clear need for renovation, is on the market for 7.8 million Swiss francs. This case illustrates how the low-interest-rate environment and investment pressure are driving even weak residential properties to price levels that leave virtually no

Just under half of the over-allotment option was exercised following the healthcare property specialist’s stock market debut. Whilst this increases the free float to 28.8 per cent and the placement volume to 238.3 million Swiss francs, it does little to alter the dominant position of the anchor

Germany’s property market is slowing down significantly in the second quarter of 2026. Purchase prices are rising only marginally, the residential property market is losing momentum, and office property values are once again falling. For investors, developers and lenders, this is heightening

The cost of home ownership in Switzerland continues to rise in July 2026, but at a significantly slower pace. Flats are still up by 0.3 per cent month-on-month, whilst detached houses have risen by just 0.1 per cent. At the same time, fixed-rate mortgages rose noticeably up to 25 July, making

750 million dollars by 2035, 500,000 additional homeowner households and a more than 40 per cent increase in mortgage volume. The largest US bank is banking on an aggressive expansion of financing in the weak US housing market, thereby turning access to home ownership into a growth area – of all

An annual inflation rate of 0.5 per cent in June 2026 and an SNB key interest rate of 0 per cent will spare fixed-rate mortgages maturing by the end of the year the acute impact of rising interest rates. At present, the greatest influence often lies not with monetary policy, but with the banks’

In Switzerland, published mortgage reference rates have risen across all standard terms since the start of July 2026. This means that new mortgages are becoming more expensive for homeowners and buyers, even though effective interest rates remain below the spring highs and banks are coming under

In the canton of Zurich, home ownership became even more expensive in the second quarter of 2026. At the same time, rents for existing apartments are falling slightly. As a result, buying is no longer automatically the better option. Those who stay in the same apartment for a long time often end up

Condominium prices rose again by 1.0 percent in the second quarter of 2026, while single-family home prices remained flat—albeit at a high level. The barrier to entry remains high for buyers, as low mortgage rates and a tight supply continue to prop up the

Infracore is not using its IPO primarily to raise its profile, but rather to fund acquisitions. The property owner, which specialises in hospital and healthcare properties, aims to raise around 200 million Swiss francs gross on the SIX and use the proceeds to finance a pipeline of nine potential

Switzerland has slipped to third place in the 2026 IMD ranking. The slump in economic performance strikes at the heart of the country’s competitiveness: as growth slows and foreign trade comes under pressure, the demands on investment, land and regulation also

The Swiss National Bank considers the residential property market to remain vulnerable in 2025, even though a nationwide correction has not materialised for years. At the same time, according to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), prices rose again by 1.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2026.

Starting in 2029, the imputed rental value will be eliminated in Switzerland. What sounds like a tax break fundamentally changes the rules of the game for mortgage strategies. Those who pay down their mortgage now will save on interest. Those who invest can get significantly more out of it. The

The SNB last left its key interest rate at 0 percent on March 19, 2026. This means that short-term financing remains attractive for homeowners and homebuyers. The advantage of Saron mortgages persists, but with long terms, the risk of slightly higher fixed costs

The Swiss real estate market appears overheated to many observers, but the picture in the capital market engine room is more nuanced. The yield spread between core real estate and risk-free investments remains comfortable. Institutional investors continue to push capital into prime locations. This

Ahead of the referendum on June 14, 2026, the focus of the Swiss residential real estate market is shifting to housing policy proposals and the national 10 million initiative. At the same time, slightly higher long-term interest rates are making valuations more sensitive, while the structural

Repower achieved an operating result of CHF 133 million and a profit of CHF 101 million in 2025. This is 24 and 27 per cent less than in the previous year. The lower water volumes in the Graubünden hydropower plants had a negative impact on electricity

In March 2026, consumer sentiment in Switzerland stood at - 43 points. 8 points below the previous year's level and the lowest level since the beginning of 2024. Households are more pessimistic about the economy, finances and major purchases. Geopolitical tensions are weighing on sentiment. SECO

The Federal Council has opened the consultation process for the 2028–2031 location promotion message. The aim is not only to reduce the administrative burden on SMEs, but also to promote their access to international markets. The federal government is making around CHF 400 million available for

The Federal Council has opened the consultation on the 2028-2031 Dispatch on the Promotion of Switzerland as a Business Location and is planning CHF 392 million for this purpose. The focus is on easing the digital burden on SMEs, improving export opportunities and strengthening the economies of all

The Zurich Cantonal Electricity Works (EKZ) generated a profit of CHF 186.3 million in the 2024/25 financial year. The 25 per cent increase is primarily attributable to its holdings in Axpo and Repower. Operating profit fell by 65 per cent to CHF 18.8