
Home ownership remains a sensitive issue when it comes to passing property down through the family
A study by Raiffeisen Switzerland has examined the process of transferring home ownership in Switzerland. Transfers within the family remain highly valued, but are not without their conflicts. Seeking advice at an early stage can make the decision-making process

The Federal Council plans to tighten the rules on property purchases by foreign buyers
The Federal Council plans to impose stricter restrictions on the purchase of land by foreign nationals and has launched a consultation process on the matter. Among other things, it intends to make the purchase of residential property by third-country nationals subject to authorisation and to make

Orientation in a tight property market
The Swiss property market remains characterised by scarcity, rising prices and bubble concerns. At the same time, the need for reliable advice is growing. In its latest ranking, the business magazine Bilanz has recognised 125 "Top property experts in Switzerland 2026", providing guidance for

Rental prices rise only modestly in January
The Homegate rental index for advertised rents measures a 0.2 per cent increase in rents across Switzerland for January. Half of the cantons reported a negative rental trend for January. Rents also remained stable or fell in cities. Only Zurich saw prices rise in

Digitalization in the DNA
Efficiency, visibility and security are driving digital marketing in today's real estate industry. Agents and property managers rely on partners who anticipate technological developments and customer requirements and translate them into profitable solutions. SMG Real Estate offers cost-efficient


Prices for detached houses and condominiums continue to rise
The Raiffeisen Transaction Price Index reports continued strong price momentum for single-family homes and condominiums. Prices for single-family homes rose by 0.2 per cent compared to the previous quarter, while condominiums cost 1.2 per cent more.

Market digitally. Sell more economically.
In a persistently competitive real estate market, it is not just visibility that determines marketing success, but rather the benefits of the necessary investments. Efficiency, quality of contacts and the shortest possible marketing periods are increasingly becoming the focus of estate agents and

Online network promotes knowledge transfer and expansion in the property sector
Makler Service AG has launched the free digital platform Real Estate Talk Arabia. The platform supports property professionals and investors on international markets and connects the European property industry with the Middle Eastern property

New sales concept focuses on experience and encounters
Rohner AG is expanding its sales area at the company headquarters in Balgach by September 2026. The aim is not only to present the company's own socks, but also to create emotions, experiences and exchanges. The shop-in-shop concept includes other

