Littau is set to gain 33 more flats
On Luzernerstrasse in Littau, the Matt Building Cooperative plans to demolish eight houses dating from the 1950s and replace them with a larger new development comprising 103 flats. The project,…
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immo!nvest+ Geneva is seeing a boom in timber-framed housing
In Vernier, a nine-storey timber-framed building comprising 100 social housing flats is ready for occupancy. At the same time, another nine-storey residential block made of Swiss timber is taking shape…
Wankdorf is getting a neighbourhood guide in construction site mode
In Bern, Wincasa has been responsible for the overall site management of Wankdorfcity 3 since 1 July 2026. For this major project, this involves more than just traditional property management,…
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High rents are putting pressure on Bern
Rent burdens in Switzerland remain high, even though the reference interest rate has stood at 1.25 per cent since September 2025. The Tenants’ Association is launching a direct attack on…
St. Gallen is reaching its limits when it comes to commercial space
In the canton of St. Gallen, urban development is expanding inwards, yet there is a shortage of readily available commercial zones for businesses. The government therefore intends to carry out…
The choice of estate agent can have a massive impact on sale prices
In Switzerland, the choice of estate agent can have a significant impact on the proceeds from the sale of a residential property. A ZHAW study based on more than 260…
Vacant apartments fall below the 1 percent mark
45,493 vacant apartments and a vacancy rate of just 0.93 percent are further intensifying pressure on the Swiss rental market. Although the federal government expects more new construction starting in…
Amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Act: What Real Estate Companies Need to Check Now
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…
Bern Kicks Off the Next Round in the Rent Dispute
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…
Chur Struggles to Secure Funding for Affordable Housing
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,…
Bern Eases Tax Barriers to Home Buyers
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…
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Housing fund in French-speaking Switzerland attracts more money and higher rents
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…
Zurich’s development volume jumps to 450 million
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…
Renens gives construction waste a new lease of life
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…
Wädenswil is increasing its density without displacing residents
On Neudorfstrasse in Wädenswil, a housing estate is set to expand from 103 to around 160 flats, without the existing tenants having to move out. The plans include extensions, refurbishments…
Cardada is on the verge of being excluded from the building zone
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 launches a refurbishment programme for public buildings
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,…