Seetalplatz in Emmenbrücke is not only the site of the new administrative headquarters for the Canton of Lucerne. The 192-million-franc development will also bring 17 rental flats onto the market. This demonstrates how new public buildings in the Lucerne North area are increasingly incorporating

With Samuel Schweizer and Eveline Fenner, the Knonauer Amt Economic Development Agency has welcomed two new board members. Their election at the Annual General Meeting on 21 May 2026 strengthens the economic foundations of an organisation that brings together business attraction, energy efficiency

It is not Zurich, but Vaz/Obervaz that has the most acute housing shortage in the latest municipal ranking. For the Graubünden housing market, this is more than just a curiosity: a vacancy rate of 0 per cent is coupled with tourist demand, construction activity and a limited housing

In the canton of Zurich, just over 600 large enterprises account for 42 per cent of value added and 39 per cent of full-time jobs. The new monitoring study thus reveals a high degree of concentration in terms of office space, commercial premises and supplier networks, alongside close links with

The Swiss National Bank considers the residential property market to remain vulnerable in 2025, even though a nationwide correction has not materialised for years. At the same time, according to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), prices rose again by 1.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2026.

In future, the City of Zurich will be able to impose stricter restrictions on business apartments and professional short-term lettings in residential areas. Following the Federal Supreme Court’s ruling, the revision to the BZO (Zoning Ordinance), which was adopted in 2021, is expected to come

Seven ORK cantons, Zurich and Liechtenstein intend to jointly develop, procure and standardise AI for use in public administration. This is increasing the pressure to ensure that digital processes for planning applications, property management and other procedures are compatible across

For companies, condominium ownership is not just a matter of location, but also a shared risk. With the Federal Council’s message of May 13, 2026, renovation funds, quorum requirements, and clear rules for new construction are coming even more into

Balz Halter recognised the Limmat Valley as an area with development potential when others were still hesitant. Entrepreneur Balz Halter discusses rational decisions on where to invest, the capacity for political action, and the question of why the region finally needs an overarching strategy

In Bern’s new Viererfeld/Mittelfeld neighborhood, the M31 development site—reserved for senior housing—is now set to be developed by the Serena Foundation. This change keeps the goal of affordable housing for seniors on track, but it also highlights how strongly planning regulations and

A sports and recreation center with approximately 5,000 square meters of usable space is to be built in Andermatt. Although the project has been postponed until 2032/33, it will fill a key gap in amenities between the village center, Andermatt Reuss, and year-round

With more than 140,000 signatures submitted, the rent initiative is now on the political agenda. For property owners, managers, and developers, this brings into focus not only the issue of rent levels, but also questions of oversight, return on investment, and additional regulation of existing

An entrepreneur from Ticino is transforming a forgotten mountain village in Graubünden into a year-round destination. What sounds like a crazy idea is taking shape. The numbers are impressive, the signs are promising, and the heart of the project has been bubbling up from the mountain for

Switzerland is debating the housing shortage. The FDP therefore wants to rezone more land. But a recent study shows that the problem lies elsewhere. Building land is available; it’s just being hoarded. Anyone who relaxes land-use regulations now is sacrificing the smartest law of the past

A residential town, a business hub, a transportation hub—Dietikon has many faces. In this interview, Mayor Roger Bachmann explains how the Niderfeld and Silbern projects are becoming key initiatives for the entire region and what modern urban development means in the Limmat Valley

Zurich has a housing problem. That’s common knowledge. What’s less well known is why it has become so severe and who is responsible for it. ETH lecturer Sibylle Wälty says: “It’s not a market issue, but a political refusal.” And the new building and zoning regulations are making it

On June 14, 2026, Swiss Post broke ground in Frauenfeld on a new regional parcel center. The 200-million-franc investment is not a response to an immediate problem; rather, it is a strategic move that will shape the company’s course for the coming decades. This will make Thurgau the hub of Swiss

One week after the “No” vote on the 10-million initiative, the FDP is shifting the housing policy debate to building land, objections, and land-use conversions. For planners, property owners, and municipalities, this once again raises the question of whether densification alone can still solve

The federal government is working on faster procedures, a stricter approach to objections, and a greater emphasis on infill development. However, as of June 22, 2026, its ability to influence the situation remains limited: Many measures are politically driven, and their impact on the creation of

The 109th immoTable Limmattal event drew around 190 real estate and location experts to the StartUp Space in Schlieren on June 18, 2026. The central question of the afternoon was as simple as it was complex: Does the Limmattal have what it takes to become an independent economic region, or will it

On the Gauss-Stierli site in Zurich-Seebach, one of the neighborhood’s last industrial brownfields could be transformed into a mixed-use cooperative project featuring 175 to 225 affordable apartments. However, it is unlikely that residents will be able to move in until 2036 at the

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

The canton of Solothurn plans to increasingly transfer real estate that is not essential to its operations under building lease agreements. In doing so, it shifts renovation risks to third parties, while retaining ownership of the land and securing ongoing income from building lease

With the start of construction on the municipal lot within the MEWA site, Wädenswil is sending a clear message about its housing policy: 26 age-appropriate rental apartments are being built on a site where an affordable existing property must make way for neighborhood redevelopment. The decision

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

Zurich Airport Ltd has submitted applications to extend runways 28 and 32. These are now open for public consultation until 30

FRZ (Zurich Airport Region) is launching “New Zurich,” a development strategy for one of Switzerland’s most dynamic economic and living environments. The approach is ambitious: The airport region should no longer be viewed merely as a metropolitan area, a source of jobs, or an extension of

On voting Sunday, the Canton of Zurich sent a clear message regarding housing policy. All three cantonal housing initiatives were rejected: the Homeownership Initiative, the Housing Initiative, and the Housing Protection Initiative. At the same time, two counterproposals received majority support.

Lucerne has made its decision—and it was a clear one. On June 14, 2026, the city’s residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of both housing proposals. A right of first refusal and a more active land policy are intended to increase the share of affordable housing more quickly. But policymakers

The German real estate market isn't sending a faint signal—it's sending a loud one. Surveys, indices, and cancellation rates all point in the same direction: sentiment is shifting. This time, it’s hitting residential construction the hardest. Fears of regulation, a smoldering conflict in the