On October 1, 2026, the revised Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) and the accompanying Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance (AMLO) took effect. For the real estate industry, this is more than just a…
The Federal Council rejects the rent initiative and is backing an indirect counterproposal that includes a statistical comparative rent and an inflation index. For the rental housing market, this would…
Asking prices for residential properties in Switzerland remained virtually unchanged in September 2026. Behind this lull, however, lies a striking regional divide. In the greater Zurich area, asking prices for…
On November 29, 2026, Chur will vote on two proposals for more affordable housing. The initiative aims to have one-third of all newly built residential space available at cost-based rent,…
In the Canton of Bern, the tax exemption for the purchase of owner-occupied residential property is set to be significantly expanded. In the future, residential properties that are partially rented…
Today, real estate professionals need more than just visibility. They need to reach the right prospective clients, assess the impact of their marketing efforts, and handle inquiries efficiently. SMG Real…
Solvalor 61 increased its rental income, profit and distribution in the financial year ending 30 June 2026. At the same time, the fund is driving growth with a capital increase…
With the acquisition of Lebensraum Schweiz, Admicasa is significantly scaling up its property development business in the Greater Zurich area. According to the company, the agreed transaction involves projects worth…
At the Les Palettes site in Renens, excavated material from building sites is processed into fertile substrate. The project utilises 7,000 square metres of a development site that has been…
Cardada and Colmanicchio are once again coming under pressure, despite the fact that local planning regulations have already been tightened. The Ticino State Council does not intend to approve large…
Geneva plans to modernise its portfolio of public buildings over the next 13 years at a cost of 1.25 billion Swiss francs. Around 300 priority projects are set to target,…
Anyone renting a new property in Zurich is still paying a hefty premium. Whilst the latest rent survey shows a slowdown in the rise of existing rents, the gap between…
In the canton of Bern, the vacancy rate fell to 1.04 per cent in 2026, reaching its lowest level in 22 years. The shortage is particularly acute in Thun, where…
Following a record year in 2025, the Swiss property market is losing some of its momentum, but remains firmly in positive territory according to the Swiss Real Estate Sentiment Index…
In Zurich, a major obstacle to housing construction is being removed. On 18 September 2026, the Federal Council amended the rules governing the application of the ISOS and brought them…
On 1 October 2026, work will begin on setting up the construction site at the Emmenbaum site in Emmenbrücke. By spring 2030, 80 rental flats, a 139-room hotel and around…
Microplastics do not simply remain on the roadside or in water bodies. The wind carries the finest particles through the atmosphere and disperses them across the whole of Switzerland. A…
Der Schweizer Immobilienanlagemarkt bleibt 2026 im Plus, doch der Höhenflug ist vorbei. Der Swiss Real Estate Sentiment Index fällt von 69,5 auf 47,5 Punkte. Während Zürich, die Zentralschweiz und die…
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