Steinenvorstadt risks failing to gain listed status
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…
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The area around Bischofszell railway station is becoming more densely built-up
At Bischofszell railway station, the former hemp factory site is to be redeveloped with two new buildings and an extension to an existing building. The plans include 38 rental flats…
Geneva’s environmental labels are losing their impact on building sites
In Geneva, new neighbourhoods and buildings are increasingly being awarded green certifications. Yet it is precisely at the stage where materials are used and emissions are generated that oversight remains…
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Innerrhoden pays the highest housing allowance
According to a recent analysis by Wüest Partner, Appenzell Innerrhoden tops the list of Swiss cantons with the highest risk of overvaluation for detached houses. Prices there are around 16…
Altstetten to gain 65 flats by 2029
At Badenerstrasse 501 to 505 in Zurich Altstetten, the way is now clear for a new replacement development. Sixty-five rental flats and commercial premises are to be built on the…
More licences granted, but rental pressure remains
Although the approval of around 52,000 new homes marks a statistical turning point in Switzerland, this is barely noticeable on the rental market. Construction is taking place mainly outside the…
Zollikofen puts 140 flats to a public vote
956 valid signatures were enough in Zollikofen to put the rezoning of the Steinibachgrube to a public vote. This means that a housing project comprising around 140 flats will become…
immo!nvest+ St. Gallen paves the way for demolition grants
St. Gallen intends to offer financial incentives to owners of properties outside building zones to encourage them to demolish empty or unsightly buildings. To this end, the government is submitting…
The heat is causing a shift in priorities when buying a house
Temperatures of 39 degrees in German-speaking Switzerland and tropical nights in the cities are shifting the focus when it comes to home ownership. Prospective buyers are paying closer attention to…
Basel is moving towards vertical living
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…
Low inflation is easing the pressure on mortgage rates
An annual inflation rate of 0.5 per cent in June 2026 and an SNB key interest rate of 0 per cent will spare fixed-rate mortgages maturing by the end of…
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Zurich Hesitates, “Dübai” Keeps Building
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…
Eight-Year High in Permits, No Impact on Rents
Cranes are once again a common sight on Swiss construction sites. Last year, the number of new apartments approved was the highest it has been in eight years. Anyone hoping…
When Ecology Becomes a Return on Investment
Sustainable construction is often seen as an expensive luxury rather than a smart investment. A new study using the Empa and Eawag campus parking garage as an example shows the…
Winterthur puts the Schützi expansion to a public vote
On 27 September 2026, Winterthur will vote on a proposal to allocate 35.13 million Swiss francs for new end-stand stands and an operations building at the Schützenwiese. The development is…
Bellinzona postpones the opening of the new Pretorium
The refurbishment and extension of the Pretorium in Bellinzona are taking longer than planned. Instead of autumn 2026, the building – which will house judicial and police services – is…
Brienz is fighting to delay the move for the time being
Ten objections are holding up the preventive resettlement project in Brienz/Brinzauls. However, the municipality of Albula/Alvra only gave its clear approval for the loan of 82.56 million Swiss francs on…
Zoning plan paves the way for site development at the station
Following the ‘yes’ vote at the ballot box, the development plan for the Metalli site in Zug has come through the public consultation period without any objections. This means that…