The choice of estate agent can have a massive impact on sale prices
In Switzerland, the choice of estate agent can have a significant impact on the proceeds from the sale of a residential property. A ZHAW study based on more than 260…
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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…
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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France’s election campaign is putting the brakes on rent-to-buy schemes
France’s landlords in slow motion. A recent survey shows that one in three French people are bringing forward or postponing their property purchase for rental purposes, depending on the outcome…
High interest rates are stifling the US housing market
A 6.66 per cent interest rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages and a continuing shortage of supply are once again putting the brakes on the US housing market. Sales are falling,…
SMG reorganises its management structure
At SMG, the change of leadership is already being coordinated with the next change of leadership on the Board of Directors. Christoph Tonini is stepping down as CEO on 31…
Real estate portals are driving the surge in profits
SMG’s real estate platforms are setting the pace for the first half of 2026. The division saw revenue rise by 11.5 percent to 88.5 million Swiss francs and achieved an…
Ticino is capitalising on profits from land sales
In Ticino, the property gains tax is no longer to go solely to the canton. A parliamentary initiative calls for 40 per cent of the revenue to be channelled to…
Bruggerberg removes 27 flats from the waiting list
At Baslerstrasse 36 in Brugg, a housing project that has been delayed for years has taken a decisive step forward. The planning permission for three blocks of flats comprising 27…
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…
Zurich is driving the market for condominiums
Asking prices for residential real estate continue to rise in Switzerland, but the picture is becoming more uneven. In June 2026, condominium prices nationwide rose by 4.5 percent compared with…
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Condos Are Gaining Ground Over Single-Family Homes
In June 2026, asking prices for condominiums in Switzerland will rise by 0.7 percent, while prices for single-family homes will remain virtually flat, up 0.1 percent. This shift is particularly…
immo!nvest+ Romandie presents its housing market by sub-region
A new map tool from Barnes Suisse reveals the price differences in the housing market in French-speaking Switzerland. It highlights, in particular, how significantly the resale, new-build and luxury sectors…
Rights of first refusal have a significant impact on sales
When a plot of land is sold, it is not always the buyer with whom negotiations have taken place who ultimately decides. In Switzerland, contractual and statutory rights of first…
Luxury Market Loses Momentum in the Lowlands
Swiss luxury real estate prices rose again by more than 3 percent in 2025. However, while mountain communities continued to see growth of 6 percent, many primary residence markets along…
Dialogue-based AI to make property searches more intuitive
ImmoScout24 has further developed its property search using artificial intelligence (AI). An AI-supported dialogue function is now available in the online search, which adapts the property search to dynamic needs.…
House prices are levelling off
The ImmoScout24 Purchase Index has analysed price trends for detached houses and flats listed for sale in April 2026. Compared with the previous month, prices for detached houses have fallen…
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…