AssociationsEspace MittellandPlanning / DevelopmentResidential

Bern Escalates the Rent Dispute

100,000 signatures against the Federal Council’s counterproposal are further fueling the conflict over abusive rents in Bern. While the Tenants’ Association is calling for stricter controls, real estate associations are…

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Espace MittellandDistricts / AreasNew constructionProperty Management

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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Espace MittellandBusinessPlanning / DevelopmentResidential

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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Eastern SwitzerlandEspace MittellandSustainabilityZurich

Clean air is becoming a key factor in choosing a location

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…

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Espace MittellandEnergyRefurbishmentResidentialSustainability

Bern is setting fire to older blocks of flats

Bern is proposing a mandatory refurbishment scheme for energy-inefficient buildings. Anyone currently owning a property with a GEAK rating of E, F or G would be required, depending on the…

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Espace MittellandPlanning / DevelopmentProperty ManagementpropTech

Biel is streamlining its real estate portfolio

Biel is reorganizing its extensive real estate portfolio. In August 2026, the municipal council adopted a strategic framework to ensure that maintenance, investments, school facilities, and land policy are no…

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ConstructionPlanning / DevelopmentpropTechEspace Mittelland

Grenchen is doing away with paper-based procedures for planning applications

Grenchen will switch to the eBauSO system for planning applications from 1 September 2026. For developers and planners, submissions will therefore only be accepted digitally from then on, whilst objections…

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Espace MittellandEnergyFacility ManagementProperty Management

Bern Cuts Electricity Costs and Tests New Load Management Measures

For households on BKW’s basic service plan, electricity will become even more affordable in 2027. According to the company, for an annual consumption of 4,500 kilowatt-hours, the bill will decrease…

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Espace MittellandNew constructionPlanning / DevelopmentRefurbishmentResidential

Heritage protection is holding back the construction of replacement housing

In the Tscharnergut neighbourhood of Bern and in other residential areas, heritage conservation and housing regeneration are at loggerheads. Whilst property owners and housing cooperatives are pushing for replacement buildings,…

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