Lausanne plans to spend 200 million on property purchases
Lausanne is sticking to a policy of large-scale property purchases. The 2025 budget documents once again include a budget of 200 million Swiss francs for the right of first refusal…
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Thurgau uploads planning applications to the portal
In Thurgau, the building permit process is set to go digital. To this end, the cantonal government is putting forward amendments to the law and regulations for consultation until 11…
North-western Swiss fund seeks fresh capital
A portfolio worth 181.2 million Swiss francs, total comprehensive income of 3.6 million Swiss francs, and now the next step. The sustainable property fund run by BLKB’s fund subsidiary plans…
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Zurich’s affordable flats are coming under pressure from rising wages
18 percent of the Zurich city flats inspected exceed the income threshold, but under current law, any consequences will not be felt until later. This is precisely where two motions…
Schwyz removes key areas from its landscape plan
The canton of Schwyz is proceeding with its landscape strategy without the controversial key areas. This removes a sensitive point of contention from the forthcoming revision of the structure plan,…
Commercial property fund pools 4.8 billion Swiss francs
UBS plans to merge its commercial property funds, Swissreal and Interswiss, by the end of 2026. The aim is to create a listed fund comprising around 140 properties and assets…
US mortgages are putting the brakes on the housing market
Borrowing costs in the US are rising again, and the effect is already evident in the market. The average interest rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 6.71 per cent…
Uri blocks the second-home tax in the cantonal parliament
Uri does not intend to introduce a canton-wide property tax on second homes following the abolition of the imputed rental value. Instead, each municipality is to be able to decide…
Old buildings in Bern are under pressure to be refurbished
Bern is driving forward the debate on a mandatory refurbishment requirement for inefficient older buildings. On 2 September 2026, the Federal Council approved a report outlining binding deadlines for achieving…
Wood alone doesn’t keep the heat out
Winter has long shaped the construction industry. Now, the summer heat is putting architecture and the real estate sector to a new test. Even sustainable wood-frame buildings require a precise…
Belgrade Becomes a Stage for Switzerland
In 2027, Switzerland will not be traveling to Belgrade with a traditional exhibition. Instead, it aims to get people moving, facilitate encounters, and make the future a shared experience. The…
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The electronics industry is meeting tomorrow
Tomorrow, Wednesday, ineltec 2026 opens its doors at Messe Zürich. For two days, it will serve as a compact gathering place for the Swiss electrical industry. 209 exhibitors will showcase…
Münchenstein is making a fresh start in the blocked-off neighbourhood
Development of a large residential estate on the Van Baerle site in Münchenstein is getting back on track. Five years after the referendum result – a ‘no’ vote by a…
France’s election campaign is putting the brakes on rent-to-buy schemes
France’s landlords in slow motion. A recent survey shows that one in three French people are bringing forward or postponing their property purchase for rental purposes, depending on the outcome…
Offices are catching up, whilst housing seems expensive
Swiss residential properties continue to dominate the investment portfolios of many institutional investors. However, a window of opportunity is reopening in the office and other commercial property sectors. Higher cash…
immo!nvest+ Wädenswil offers a way forward without displacement
In Wädenswil, a housing estate is set to expand from 103 to more than 160 flats without the existing tenants having to move out. The plans include five extensions, refurbishment…
Acquisitions in French-speaking Switzerland drive 75-million round
Genf und Lausanne stehen im Zentrum einer geplanten Kapitalerhöhung von 75 Millionen Franken. Das Geld soll zwei Geschäftsliegenschaften in Westschweizer Toplagen sichern und den Gewerbeanteil eines fast 900 Millionen Franken…
Seetalplatz is struggling with a lack of housing
In the new administrative building on Seetalplatz in Emmenbrücke, 12 out of 17 flats remain unlet for the time being. This slow start is affecting a site that is planned…