Thurgau is aligning its location policy more closely with spatial planning. An amendment to the structural plan is intended to enshrine economic development priorities for commerce, industry and services in…
Berlin is heading for a major housing policy initiative. The Left Party, the Greens and the SPD want to nationalise up to 160,000 flats owned by large corporations and cap…
At the Koch site in Zurich, the schedule has been thrown into disarray shortly before residents are due to move in. Due to serious delivery delays, the stairwells remain unfinished,…
Since 1 October 2026, stricter anti-money laundering rules have also applied in Switzerland to certain advisory services relating to property transactions. For estate agents, trustees and notaries, the specific role…
In the canton of Schwyz, the 2025 amendment to the structural plan is already in force for the cantonal authorities and all municipalities. Even before it has been approved by…
Lucerne is growing—not only in terms of its population, but also in terms of ideas, prospects, and opportunities. The canton, municipalities, businesses, and the Lucerne Economic Development Agency work together…
The population in Toggenburg is on the rise again, yet the canton of St. Gallen is sticking to its rezoning decisions. As a result, real growth is coming up against…
A new neighbourhood with around 22,000 square metres of residential space is to be built right next to Seewen-Schwyz railway station. At least 40 flats are earmarked as affordable housing.…
Lucerne is continuing to use digital real estate appraisals. An impact report confirms that the system, which has been in effect since January 1, 2022, has resulted in annual savings…
Flims is drastically reducing its building zone. The Graubünden cantonal government has approved the partial revision of the local development plan, which was adopted on 5 February 2025. At the…
In the canton of Schwyz, the cantonal requirement for new buildings to generate their own electricity is to be scaled back. It will not be abolished entirely. Under federal law,…
Construction is getting under way on the Feldmühle site near Rorschach’s city railway station. Following the change of ownership to Mettler Entwickler AG, the development – which was approved back…
Bern has scrapped the Federal Council’s contingent liability for earthquake damage. Following the Council of States, the National Council also declined to consider the bill during the autumn session of…
In Zurich-Albisrieden, an industrial and office site covering 30,500 square metres is changing hands. At the same time, a new head office is to be built on the site of…
Davos is imposing strict limits ahead of the 2027 WEF. Of the 190 applications submitted for temporary structures, changes of use and advertising hoardings, only 125 fall within the new…
To enable businesses in the canton of Lucerne to operate in a sustainable manner over the long term, favourable framework conditions are required. That is why the canton of Lucerne,…
The next phase of the Bluefactory development is set to take place on the Route de la Glâne in Fribourg. Planning permission and a preliminary study have been approved for…
Artificial intelligence promises greater speed, better decisions and new business models. However, the path from an initial idea to a viable application is often fraught with uncertainty, unrealistic expectations and…
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