
Future-oriented and more agile
Mobimo Holding AG is making targeted adjustments to its management structure in order to further strengthen its competitiveness in the dynamic real estate market. From 1 January 2026, the Executive Board will be streamlined and the new "Acquisitions" division will be introduced, thereby increasing

Real estate sector cautiously optimistic
The EXPO REAL Trend Index 2025 signals a spirit of optimism. After years of uncertainty, the real estate industry is once again looking to the future with confidence. Despite high interest rates, regulatory burdens and economic weakness, many market players see signs of stabilization. Housing in

Geneva location under pressure
The international presence in Geneva is at a turning point. Global shifts, digital upheavals and financial uncertainties are challenging the resilience of the location. But this is precisely where the potential for a strategic realignment of real estate, infrastructure and positioning

Robust market in Lucerne
Despite geopolitical risks, structural change and restrained construction activity, the Lucerne market for commercial space is proving robust. A recent LUKB study provides differentiated insights into the development of office, retail and industrial space - with stable prospects for Central


Change of leadership at the Swiss Chamber of Real Estate Agents completed
The Swiss Chamber of Real Estate Agents not only has a growing network of qualified members, but also a significant change in the Board of Directors. Patrizia Wachter Tanner was elected as a new member of the management body at the General Meeting in Zurich. The SMK is thus strengthening its

Basel property market under pressure
The Basel region is facing a challenging development on the housing market. Demand remains high, while supply is stagnating, with consequences for purchase prices and rents. Experts at the Immo Talk organised by the real estate portal Newhome analyse the situation and provide impetus for

Raiffeisen analyses abolition of imputed rental value
According to an analysis by Raiffeisen, the abolition of the imputed rental value will benefit homeowners. The construction industry, on the other hand, would have to expect lower sales. Once the federal parliament has given its approval, the people will be asked to vote on the system change in the


Key interest rate trend revives property market
The gradual reduction in key interest rates has led to a revival in the property market. This is the result of surveys by CSL Immobilien. Rents and prices for flats remain on the rise. In the office market, demand is primarily for ESG-compliant space and flexible utilisation

Rising prices and a tight rental market
The Zurich property market remains on course for growth, but while owners are benefiting, the situation for tenants continues to worsen. Residential property prices rose by 3.3% in 2024, while the shortage of rental flats intensified. Particularly noteworthy rents were increased not only for new

New member of the Board of Directors strengthens growth of sustainable property platform
Alexander von Erdély has joined the Board of Directors of Optiml. The industry expert, who focuses on sustainability and innovation, will support Optiml in scaling its artificial intelligence-based B2B platform for the decarbonisation of the real estate

Strong property market in Aargau shows high prices and low vacancy rates
Prices for residential property and asking rents in the canton of Aargau have risen by 4.6 and 4.7 per cent respectively year-on-year. This is shown by a current barometer from the Aargauische Kantonalbank. The background to this is population growth and faltering construction

Real estate industry anticipates rising prices for residential properties
KPMG's Swiss Real Estate Sentiment Index shows a positive trend in the Swiss real estate sector. Prices for residential real estate in particular are expected to rise, while prices for commercial and specialist real estate are set to fall

Demand for residential property picks up
Demand for residential property is currently rising again following a slump caused by the rise in interest rates. Most of the supply is being met by existing buildings. These are the findings of a study by Raiffeisen Switzerland. Prices are expected to rise in the medium


Partnership for the digitalisation of the property market in Zurich
Skribble, a specialist in digital signatures from Zurich, is partnering with the real estate service provider SMG Real Estate. This collaboration aims to digitize the real estate market by introducing electronic signatures for purchase and rental contracts. SMG Real Estate customers can now sign


Price increases and regional declines in the 1st quarter of 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the Swiss real estate market recorded both general price increases and specific regional declines in home ownership. While prices for condominiums and single-family homes rose nationwide, significant price reductions were observed in some










