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Zurich’s proposal on housing for the elderly is faltering ahead of the referendum
Three weeks before the Zurich referendum on 29 November 2026, the proposal on housing for the elderly is submitted to the district council. An appeal by a voter challenges the…
Lucerne dethrones Zug
Lucerne has emerged as the winner in the Swiss tax competition. With an effective standard corporate tax rate of 11.66 per cent, the canton will be just ahead of Zug,…
Amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act introduce new obligations for estate agents, even where no money changes hands
Since 1 October 2026, stricter anti-money laundering regulations have been in force for the Swiss property sector. Under the new rules, estate agents, trustees and other professionals may now also…
SF Sustainable Property Fund plans a capital increase to support further growth
The SF Sustainable Property Fund aims to raise around 80 million Swiss francs in new capital in the fourth quarter of 2026. The funds are to be used for property…
From M-Parc to Bauhaus: Langenthal gets a new business park
The DIY chain Bauhaus is set to open its eighth specialist centre in Switzerland on 5 March 2027 at 17 Murgenthalstrasse.