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Zurich Home Prices Break Away from Stability

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…

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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,…

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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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When Reach Leads to Business Success

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…

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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…

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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…

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Zurich makes moving house significantly more expensive

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…

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Residential property is driving the market, whilst retail is taking a downturn

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…

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Zurich clears 4,000 flats from the ISOS backlog

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…

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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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Ticino is losing its enthusiasm for the property market

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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Institutions & EducationNew constructionSustainabilityZurich

600 Million for the Forum of the Future

A new phase of construction is beginning at the University of Zurich campus. After two years of demolition and excavation, the cornerstone for the FORUM UZH was laid on September…

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