There is a shortage of 200,000 apartments
Zurich has a housing problem. That’s common knowledge. What’s less well known is why it has become so severe and who is responsible for it. ETH lecturer Sibylle Wälty says:…
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Frauenfeld Becomes the Heart of Package Logistics
On June 14, 2026, Swiss Post broke ground in Frauenfeld on a new regional parcel center. The 200-million-franc investment is not a response to an immediate problem; rather, it is…
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…
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FDP Challenges Zoning Policy
One week after the “No” vote on the 10-million initiative, the FDP is shifting the housing policy debate to building land, objections, and land-use conversions. For planners, property owners, and…
Low key interest rates keep mortgage rates low
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…
Housing construction is stalling amid a maze of bureaucratic procedures
The federal government is working on faster procedures, a stricter approach to objections, and a greater emphasis on infill development. However, as of June 22, 2026, its ability to influence…
Charging Regulations Put Residential Buildings Under Pressure to Renovate
The Federal Council wants to grant tenants and condominium owners in residential buildings the right to have the basic infrastructure for electric vehicle charging stations installed. For owners and property…
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…
Seebach Gains Space for Affordable Housing
On the Gauss-Stierli site in Zurich-Seebach, one of the neighborhood’s last industrial brownfields could be transformed into a mixed-use cooperative project featuring 175 to 225 affordable apartments. However, it is…
Solothurn Relies on Building Rights for Vacant Properties
The canton of Solothurn plans to increasingly transfer real estate that is not essential to its operations under building lease agreements. In doing so, it shifts renovation risks to third…
Wädenswil is building a senior living facility on the MEWA site
With the start of construction on the municipal lot within the MEWA site, Wädenswil is sending a clear message about its housing policy: 26 age-appropriate rental apartments are being built…
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Klybeck is being marketed even before residents move in
Rhystadt is consolidating its current and future properties in Basel’s Klybeck district under the new brand “Neues Klybeck.” This move comes at a time when the master plan is in…
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…
“New Zurich”: The Zurich Airport Region Seeks Its Next Step in Development
FRZ (Zurich Airport Region) is launching “New Zurich,” a development strategy for one of Switzerland’s most dynamic economic and living environments. The approach is ambitious: The airport region should no…
SREF Makes Its Debut in Bern – SVIT Strengthens Institutional Portfolio and Asset Management
The Swiss Real Estate Forum (SREF) took place for the first time in Bern on June 11 and 12, 2026. By moving to BERNEXPO, the industry event brought itself closer…
Zurich says no to strict housing regulations, but yes to the need for action
On voting Sunday, the Canton of Zurich sent a clear message regarding housing policy. All three cantonal housing initiatives were rejected: the Homeownership Initiative, the Housing Initiative, and the Housing…
Bern is slowing down, Lucerne is building differently
Lucerne has made its decision—and it was a clear one. On June 14, 2026, the city’s residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of both housing proposals. A right of first refusal…
The market is sending out an SOS
The German real estate market isn't sending a faint signal—it's sending a loud one. Surveys, indices, and cancellation rates all point in the same direction: sentiment is shifting. This time,…