511,000 square meters of unused commercial space in the two Basel cantons mark an abrupt reversal of the trend. While the housing market continues to dry up, vacancies in retail, commercial, and warehouse spaces in particular are rising sharply, intensifying the pressure on property owners and

At the Lindenhof site in Basel, the transformation from an isolated corporate headquarters into a mixed-use urban block is drawing nearer. Planning permission has been submitted for two new high-rise buildings and a public park, alongside the refurbishment of the listed existing building dating

Just under 85 million Swiss francs in net income over six months, 60.8 million Swiss francs from residential sales, and a nearly sold-out project in Cham. The Basel-based real estate group’s half-year financial report shows just how strongly development gains are currently driving earnings, while

Basel-Stadt is pulling the plug on the Building and Hospitality Inspectorate. Following criticism of lengthy procedures and the management, the head of the inspectorate is taking early retirement at the start of 2027. For building owners, the main concern now is whether the change in leadership

Construction has begun at the Dreispitz, transforming disused railway infrastructure into a 170-metre-long natural swimming pool. The ‘Gleispool’ is costing 8.8 million Swiss francs, is due to open in summer 2027 and marks a significant step in the redevelopment of the approximately 50-hectare

In Basel’s Steinenvorstadt district, the demolition of an entire row of houses has suddenly ceased to be merely a matter of urban development. Four historic buildings have been listed on the cantonal register of listed buildings, and the conflict between preservation and urban densification is

The greater Basel area is on the cusp of a boom in the construction of high-rise residential buildings, which will visibly transform the region within a decade. What was previously just three residential high-rises over 60 metres tall is set to become a dense network of new projects between the

While Zurich trembles in anticipation of the referendum on its own high-rise ambitions, towers elsewhere continue to soar skyward. Basel and Dübendorf are engaged in a quiet competition for Switzerland’s most spectacular skyline. One city is banking on pharmaceutical capital and star architects,

At the Messeplatz in Basel, the start of construction on the Rosentalturm has been postponed once again. Demolition of the existing exhibition centre car park is now set to begin only after the Autumn Fair and the Baloise Session, whilst the building permit from the Canton of Basel-Stadt is still

In future, one third of the residential floor space in large regeneration areas in Basel-Stadt must be offered on a cost-based rent basis on a permanent basis. The government is thus setting out the implementation of the counter-proposal to ‘Basel baut Zukunft’ and bringing forward the relevant

According to available data, 84.3 million Swiss francs have been invested in renovations in Basel-Stadt since May 2022. The trend since November 1, 2025, is particularly striking: With the revised ordinance, the permissible surcharges are rising significantly, especially in the comprehensive

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 place, the zoning plan is expected in early 2027, and the first commercial offerings, such as FLOW, are shaping the

In the middle of Basel lies a derelict industrial area of almost 30 hectares, directly between the Rhine and the meadow. It is the city's largest transformation site and a political hotspot. On June 14, 2026, Basel voters will decide what will become of it. A new district with thousands of

From planning to operation, a wealth of valuable building data is generated today. But it often remains unused. At a specialist event at Swissbau in Basel, experts demonstrated how platforms, AI and visualization technologies can make construction more efficient, sustainable and

The canton of Basel-Stadt is developing a high-rise residential building on the Rank site that will send out a signal. Under the title "Miranda", 126 affordable apartments are being built that combine exemplary urban planning innovation, social sustainability and ecological construction. The

Roche is shaping the future of pharmaceuticals at its headquarters in Basel. By the end of the decade, state-of-the-art research and production buildings will be built on the north and south sites, which will not only strengthen the innovation location, but also set new standards for sustainable

Six start-ups competed in the final of the Swissbau Startup Challenge in the Swissbau Lab. They showed how CO₂ can be reduced, processes streamlined and resources circulated. An expert jury selected the winners, Basel Circular presented the Circular Award for the first time and one thing was

The historic building on the corner of Petersgraben and Spalenvorstadt will become the University of Basel's new Center for Social Sciences from 2029. The careful renovation combines monument protection with state-of-the-art infrastructure and creates a place for education, exchange and

Basel is setting new standards in urban planning with the development of Klybeckquai and Westquai. A newly conceived quarter on the Rhine, flexible uses on Westquai and generous open spaces define the face of a dynamic, complex urban

A new part of the city will be built on the Wolf development site in Basel from 2028. SBB is granting building rights for two plots to the Basler Wohngenossenschaft and Vivanta AG. Around 270 affordable apartments based on the cost-rent principle will create a mixed, lively

From 20 to 23 January, the industry will meet at Swissbau 2026, where experts, planners and innovators will experience on 80,000 square meters where building, living and design are heading in a practical, inspiring and future-oriented

Swissbau 2026 will be a laboratory for the future of construction. Topics such as climate protection, the circular economy, digitalization and skilled workers are coming closer together than ever before. With a focused look ahead, strong content and a dialog between planning, construction and

With the new Basel location package, the Canton of Basel-Stadt is sending out a powerful signal for the economy, society and the environment. The program promotes companies in a targeted manner and thus responds to the increasing global competition between

Basel-Stadt is systematically pushing ahead with the heating transition. With one of the largest district heating networks in Switzerland, operated by IWB, over 80 percent of heating requirements will be covered by district heating by 2037. District heating increasingly comes from ecological

The merger of Helvetia and Baloise has created a new insurance giant in Basel. Helvetia Baloise Holding AG will become the second-largest insurance group in Switzerland and the largest employer in the industry. Behind the sober formula "merger of equals" are strategic power shifts, opportunities

With the major Basel SBB West project, the federal government, the canton of Basel-Stadt and SBB are creating the infrastructural conditions for the station of the future. The extension, which is due to be completed from 2034, will link rail, streetcar, bus and bicycle in a new way and give the

The Basel region is sending out a strong signal for sustainable, cross-border development. With the submitted fifth-generation agglomeration program, investments totalling CHF 2.86 billion are being prepared, including CHF 293 million for projects to be implemented urgently from

On November 27, 2025, the real estate industry met for the well-attended ImmoTable in Basel. The atmosphere was characterized by grand visions and concrete large-scale projects. While location promotion is boosting innovative strength with a massive investment package, SBB and the canton of

The Basel real estate industry is facing a paradox. The economic fundamentals are stable, demand is high and there is theoretically enough land available. However, strict regulations and sluggish processes are slowing down the production of new living space. A picture of the mood from the current

If you want to gain a foothold as a company in the Basel region, there is no getting around Basel Area Business & Innovation. The agency for location promotion and innovation support helps companies, institutions and start-ups to be successful in the Basel Area, i.e. in the cantons of