SMG Swiss Marketplace Group has acquired the online comparison service moneyland.ch. Founded in 2013, the service will continue to operate as an independent brand within SMG's "Finance & Insurance" business unit, as the company announced on Tuesday. The takeover includes 100 per cent of the shares

Angesichts des demografischen Wandels und der alternden Bevölkerung steht die Gesellschaft vor der Herausforderung, geeignete Wohnformen zu finden. Eine vom Bundesamt für Wohnungswesen unterstützte Studie zeigt, dass gemeinschaftliche Wohnformen wie das Generationenwohnen vielversprechende

Am 28. Juni 2024 versammelten sich über 700 Fachleute der Schweizer Baubranche zum «Tag der Bauwirtschaft» in Zürich-Oerlikon. Gian-Luca Lardi, Präsident des Schweizerischen Baumeisterverbands, skizzierte die Herausforderungen einer 10-Millionen-Schweiz und präsentierte Lösungsansätze zur

The ClimateTech company Neustark has secured financing totalling 69 million dollars. The company intends to use the fresh capital to expand in Europe, America and

Spacewise hat in einer Post-Seed-Finanzierungsrunde eine Investition in siebenstelliger Höhe erhalten. Damit will das Proptech-Unternehmen seine Plattform für die kurzfristige gewerbliche Vermietung optimieren und weiter in Kanada und den USA

Arbonia AG has sold the Zelgstrasse site in Arbon on Lake Constance to HRS AG from Frauenfeld for CHF 34 million. As the building supplier already sold its Climate division in April, it is now also disposing of properties that are no longer required for

The Botnar Foundation is investing one billion Swiss francs in the establishment of the Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) in Basel. Together with the University of Oxford and ETH Zurich, the institute will develop new immune-based diagnostics and

Next Property AG is actively committed to an independent and self-determined Swiss property industry. The industry initiative represents the interests of its shareholders in order to ensure sustainable positioning in the

The Horw campus is on the verge of a decisive further development: the preliminary project for the expansion and modernisation has been successfully completed. The next phase of this pioneering construction project is now beginning, which will have a lasting impact not only on the Canton of

Houzy has published a study on the behaviour of homeowners. It is intended to illustrate both the current and future behaviour of

In its meeting, the Federal Council commented on the report by the Council of States' Committee for the Environment, Spatial Planning, and Energy and supported the parliamentary initiative "Price Recommendations for Wood from Swiss Forests." This initiative, introduced by Councilor Daniel Fässler

The Lake Geneva region is seeing a marked increase in cross-border commuters, reflecting the dynamic labour market but also exacerbating the existing housing shortage. A recent analysis by the Office of Economic Affairs sheds light on the background to this development and its impact on the

The canton of Zurich shows that economic growth and an increasing quality of life are compatible with a decreasing environmental impact. The latest economic monitoring report from the Office of Economic Affairs illustrates this successful balance and presents a thought experiment on the

The reference interest rate remains unchanged at 1.75 percent in June, as announced by the Federal Housing Office. Rent adjustments based on this rate are currently not possible. The next review will take place in

The mortgage reference interest rate for tenancies in Switzerland remains at 1.75 per cent. This constancy influences the rent structure and offers stability for tenants and

Wincasa is setting up two different business units for the management of commercial and residential property. In addition, physical contact points are planned throughout Switzerland to support tenants. Both tenants and landlords should benefit from the new

Prices for holiday flats in the Alpine region in the first quarter of 2024 are around 4 per cent higher than in the previous year. Verbier VS tops the list with at least CHF 21,500 per square metre. This is according to a study by UBS. Its experts expect prices to stagnate in the current

The mortgage broker my hypotheca has relocated its headquarters from JED in Schlieren to the Atmos Tower in Zurich. The brokers offer personalised mortgage advice and access to over 30 financing

Region Energie Solothurn posted a loss of CHF 760,374 in 2023. The regional supplier blames the high purchase prices for energy, which it has not fully passed on. Gas sales have fallen, while electricity sales have risen due to an expanded

Der Gebäudezulieferer Arbonia akquiriert den spanischen Türenanbieter Dimoldura. Ebenso übernimmt das Thurgauer Unternehmen Lignis, ein im Objektbereich angesiedeltes tschechisches

Despite a complex geopolitical environment, Vaud's economic development programme achieved strong results in 2023. By promoting 733 business projects and providing targeted support for innovation and sustainability, the canton has shown itself to be resilient and

The canton of Zug, an internationally recognised business location, is facing up to the challenges of the global minimum tax introduced by the OECD. Through targeted investments in social projects and sustainable innovations, the canton plans to offset potential disadvantages and ensure its

The Federal Office for Housing highlights the high economic significance of the real estate sector in Switzerland. With a share of 11 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 16 percent including rental income and imputed rents, the sector is an important economic factor. Approximately

The latest developments in consumer price data from the USA and Switzerland have a significant impact on the interest rate decisions of the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Despite a rise in inflation rates in Switzerland, market movements are signalling an imminent cut in the key interest

After a comprehensive realignment, Admicasa welcomes the former St. Gallen district president Stefan Kölliker as a new board member. Kölliker, who recently retired from active politics, brings extensive experience to the strategic leadership and further development of the

The Basel energy provider IWB increased its revenue by 11 percent to 1,265 million Swiss francs in 2023, setting a new record. Higher revenues from electricity supply in the free market, the growing solar business, and increased gas tariffs contributed significantly to this achievement. The profit

The Swiss Real Estate Offer Index shows a price increase of 1.2 per cent for single-family homes in April compared to the previous month, as reported by the SMG Swiss Marketplace Group. Despite the widespread demand for owner-occupied homes, buyers have become more selective, which leaves the

A new study by the Sotomo research institute, commissioned by the "Basel vorwärts" initiative, shows that Basel is lagging behind other major Swiss cities in terms of housing construction and population and job growth. Nevertheless, the city harbours considerable potential for urban transformation

In the course of the September 2023 session, the Lucerne Cantonal Council requested an external review of the operating concept for the new Lucerne Theatre. The preliminary evaluation by METRUM Managementberatung now confirms that the financial requirements have been met and gives the green light

The newly founded investment company buildify.earth, initiated by Switzerland Innovation Park Central in collaboration with private investors and Zuger Kantonalbank, focuses on promoting start-ups that specialise in the circular economy and CO2 reduction in the construction