Sustainable properties: fit for the future
Migros Bank supports corporate clients in realising the potential of their property portfolios. Targeted optimisation reduces costs and increases the market value of the property.
Residential and commercial properties need energy – and a lot of it. The Swiss building stock is responsible for 25 per cent of Switzerland’s final energy requirements and a third of domestic CO2 emissions. This is why property also plays a key role in the energy transition. However, striving for greater sustainability in the building sector not only makes sense from an ecological perspective, but also from an economic one. Investments to increase energy efficiency and switch from fossil fuels to renewable energies have a value-enhancing effect. And sustainable buildings are marketable in the long term. Migros Bank offers corporate customers a free analysis to identify the optimisation potential in their property portfolio.
Free analysis of property portfolios
A sustainable property provides long-term ecological, social and economic benefits. What this means in concrete terms for an individual residential property must be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Ecological sustainability is generally about increasing the energy efficiency of the building and reducing emissions.
Together with customers, Migros Bank analyses residential properties in terms of sustainability, yield, potential and marketability. Together with property experts, a tool has been developed for this purpose. This shows which investments have an impact on savings and costs resulting from these investments and what CO2 emissions can be expected from the property portfolio. Energy-efficient refurbishment or early replacement of heating systems often have a positive impact on profitability.
The opportunities of sustainable buildings
If the energy efficiency of buildings increases, energy costs fall. This is directly noticeable. Of course, the investments – for example in the renovation of the building – must be amortised. However, expensive energy costs mean that the amortisation period is short in many cases. Increased energy efficiency can also increase the market value of the property. The increase in attractiveness is also noticeable for rental properties. The demand for sustainable buildings with low ancillary costs is high. Tenants are prepared to pay more for sustainable living space.
What optimisation potential do your properties have?
The property market is currently facing new challenges. However, the changing environment not only harbours risks, but also new opportunities. Migros Bank will show you how you can identify potential and thus optimise your own property portfolio.