Flughafen Zürich AG has purchased the building of the Radisson Blu hotel chain for CHF 155 million in an early reversion. The property will continue to be used as a hotel and office

With the acquisition and strategic reorientation of the MFO West site in Neu-Oerlikon, the city of Zurich is transforming a former industrial site into a forward-looking neighbourhood. The plans include 220 flats, open spaces, cultural and commercial uses. The project is an example of how cities

After a strong investment year in 2024, the pension funds are more financially robust than ever. With an average performance of 7.4% and an increase in the coverage ratio to 114.7%, insured persons are also benefiting directly: The interest rate on their retirement assets was higher than it has

In the first quarter of 2025, residential property prices across Switzerland rose by 0.7 per cent compared to the previous quarter. The year-on-year increase was 4.1 per cent. This is the result of surveys conducted by the Federal Statistical

Schindler increased revenue and profits in local currencies in the first quarter of 2025. The margin on operating profit also increased year-on-year. For the year as a whole, the global elevator manufacturer is aiming for single-digit revenue growth in local

The planned cantonal housing protection initiative in Zurich could substantially change the business model of institutional investors. An early risk analysis creates clarity and room for

Switzerland is one of the most attractive countries in the world in terms of taxation. Thanks to moderate corporate and income taxes, low VAT and stable framework conditions, it attracts companies and skilled workers alike.

PriceHubble is expanding its offering with three specialized artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Companion, Copilot and Analyst are designed to help financial and real estate professionals improve customer loyalty and increase

Holcim kept its sales stable year-on-year at around CHF 5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Recurring operating profit increased by 1.7 percent in local currencies. The Zug-based building materials group is sticking to its targets for

The fintech companies homie and arvy are strengthening Hypothekarbank Lenzburg's banking-as-a-service business. Homie uses Hypothekarbank's solutions for rental deposit accounts. Arvy uses them for digital asset management

Nestermind AG has secured further funding. The PropTech start-up specialises in artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions for automation in the real estate industry. The funds will be used for the further technological development of Agentic

The development of asking rents varied from canton to canton in April. The monthly comparison ranges from an increase of 2.1 per cent in Glarus to a decrease of 1.7 per cent in Nidwalden. This is shown by the current Homegate rental

Despite increasing construction activity, the housing shortage in Switzerland remains. Rising prices, bottlenecks in the rental segment and a clear focus on replacements and conversions will characterise the market in 2025. New impetus will come from lower interest rates, stable demand and building

Schenker Schweiz AG has started to expand its national transport terminal in Eiken. The total terminal area is to be increased by 9800 square metres to a total of 15,400 square metres. In addition to the storage areas, a photovoltaic system and charging stations for electric lorries will also be

A new KOF study analyzes the resilience of the Swiss economy to geopolitical risks and trade conflicts. Switzerland shows resilience, but is particularly vulnerable to global tensions, with potential consequences including

Implenia has successfully placed a fixed-rate non-subordinated bond totalling CHF 220 million on the Swiss capital market. The bond has a term of four years and an interest rate of 2.50 per

High-ranking representatives from the worlds of politics, science and business met at the economic panel discussion at the UBS Center in Zurich to assess the current situation. In the midst of international trade turmoil, Federal Councillor Albert Rösti and State Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda

ABB has finalised the sale of a development site to the city of Zurich. The more than 25,000 square metre site in Zurich Oerlikon will be used for commercial purposes as well as affordable

By amending the Ordinance on the Rent and Lease of Residential and Commercial Premises, the Federal Council is creating more transparency for new tenancies. From October 2025, it will be mandatory to state the reference interest rate and inflation rate on the initial rent form. This step will have

The OECD minimum taxation puts Switzerland's location policy to the test. The canton of Lucerne is particularly affected. In order to prevent the impending loss of companies, jobs and investments, the Lucerne government is planning a targeted strengthening of the economic and living environment

The Basel region is facing a challenging development on the housing market. Demand remains high, while supply is stagnating, with consequences for purchase prices and rents. Experts at the Immo Talk organised by the real estate portal Newhome analyse the situation and provide impetus for

Switzerland is one of the leading countries of origin and destination for direct investment. This strengthens the competitiveness of the economy and brings technological innovations and capital into the country. At the same time, direct investments are increasingly the focus of political

The canton of Lucerne assumes that the OECD minimum taxation will make the location less attractive. It wants to counteract this with 300 million francs annually from 2026. The investments are to be channelled specifically into the location as a place to live and do

While the situation in the high-price segment is easing slightly, the housing market remains difficult for the middle class and lower-income households. Central Switzerland and mountain regions are particularly affected. At the same time, the gap between existing and asking rents continues to

DuraMon, which specialises in corrosion monitoring in concrete, has successfully completed a seed extension round of 1.6 million Swiss francs. This should enable scaling and expansion beyond the DACH region. Sika continues its support for

Arbonia recorded revenue growth of 10.2 per cent to CHF 556.3 million in the 2024 financial year. EBITDA with special effects increased to CHF 66.3

The Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB) supports sustainable renovation with mortgages at preferential conditions. To this end, BEKB has teamed up with the Bernese online platform myky. The mortgages are based on the myky renovation

The National Council has taken an important decision on financial support for asbestos victims. An amendment to the Accident Insurance Act is intended to secure the future of the Compensation Fund for Asbestos Victims Foundation. A powerful and forward-looking look at political developments in the

The mortgage reference interest rate, which is decisive for setting rents in Switzerland, has been lowered to 1.5 per cent. This change has a direct impact on tenancies and offers tenants the opportunity to demand a rent reduction. A powerful and forward-looking look at developments in the property

The property companies Ina Invest and Cham Group are entering their planned merger with positive business results. A powerful and forward-looking look at developments in the property