Lucerne must measure itself against the world’s best
Patrik Wermelinger has taken over as head of Lucerne’s Economic Development Agency. He does so at a time when the city must hold its own in global competition whilst retaining…
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Lucerne on the cusp of its next phase of development
With the through station, the bypass and the planned partial coverings in Lucerne South, key transport and urban development projects are at a critical juncture. State Councillor Fabian Peter explains…
SMG Replaces Key Figures
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is restructuring its real estate management. Daniel Hendel, currently CEO of ImmoScout24 Germany, will take over as head of SMG Real Estate effective February 1, 2027.…
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10 Years of SVIT Young Zurich
Zurich, 2026 – SVIT Young Zurich celebrated its tenth anniversary on September 11. What began in 2015 as a workshop for apprentices and young employees has evolved into a well-established…
Running for Future Generations
On October 29 and 30, the real estate industry will once again be running for more than just its own fitness. The 12th Global Real Estate Run combines physical activity,…
SMG reorganises its management structure
At SMG, the change of leadership is already being coordinated with the next change of leadership on the Board of Directors. Christoph Tonini is stepping down as CEO on 31…
Real estate portals are driving the surge in profits
SMG’s real estate platforms are setting the pace for the first half of 2026. The division saw revenue rise by 11.5 percent to 88.5 million Swiss francs and achieved an…
Habeck Strengthens Urban Partners in Germany
Robert Habeck will join Urban Partners effective August 1, 2026. For the Danish urban development investor, this is more than just a personnel change: The company is expanding its presence…
The City That Blocks Itself
One of Switzerland’s most renowned urban planners is turning her attention to her own hometown. Sibylle Wälty of ETH Zurich accuses Baden of being far too cautious in its construction…
The Limmat Valley finally needs a strategy
Balz Halter recognised the Limmat Valley as an area with development potential when others were still hesitant. Entrepreneur Balz Halter discusses rational decisions on where to invest, the capacity for…
Two Areas, One City, One Vision
A residential town, a business hub, a transportation hub—Dietikon has many faces. In this interview, Mayor Roger Bachmann explains how the Niderfeld and Silbern projects are becoming key initiatives for…
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How SwissCaution Has Used AI to Drive Innovation
Targeted automation, internal time savings, and a better customer experience: SwissCaution is taking a pragmatic approach to AI to boost its efficiency without losing sight of the value of the…
The Limmat Valley – Between Zurich and the Future
The 109th immoTable Limmattal event drew around 190 real estate and location experts to the StartUp Space in Schlieren on June 18, 2026. The central question of the afternoon was…
Real Estate Award: Forum Tickets and Award Application
How do you earn people’s trust? How do you recognize true motives? And what sets successful entrepreneurs apart from everyone else? On July 9, 2026, someone who knows all about…
Why membership of SVIT Zurich is worthwhile!
SVIT Zurich members are committed to maintaining high quality standards and professional ethics and are therefore the first point of contact for real estate-specific questions, advice and services. SVIT membership…
Ticino is attractive, but picky
A high quality of life, a strategically favorable location and attractive yields make Ticino an attractive location for real estate investors. However, image and location alone are not enough to…
The regional organisation is seeking to inject new momentum into the region
Tiziana Ferigutti-Bonucelli is set to become the new managing director of WirtschaftsPortalOst (WPO) at the start of August. Originally from Thurgau, she has previously worked for the Thurgau Chamber of…
Living in Ticino requires foresight
The housing problem in Ticino is not just about rents or the number of vacant apartments. It is about quality, accessibility, social cohesion, spatial development and the demographic future. Monique…