SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is restructuring its real estate management. Daniel Hendel, currently CEO of ImmoScout24 Germany, will take over as head of SMG Real Estate effective February 1, 2027. He succeeds Martin Waeber, who is stepping down from his operational role following the ramp-up phase

The Federal Council wants to impose stricter restrictions on real estate purchases by foreign nationals. The goal sounds reasonable. Reducing foreign demand is intended to ease pressure on the housing market. However, the planned revision of the Lex Koller law risks missing the mark on the core

Roche is investing 790 million Swiss francs in the future of its Basel headquarters campus. With Building 51 and the modernization of the adjacent Building 50, a new production infrastructure for synthetic active ingredients will be created by the end of 2030. The project aims to more closely

Many homeowners currently have their mortgages with Saron. They hope to be able to switch to a long-term fixed-rate mortgage with more favorable terms later on. However, the latest bank survey by Moneypark points in the opposite direction. The institutions expect interest rates to rise for

Photovoltaics have become indispensable to Switzerland’s electricity supply. At the same time, every new grid-connected system creates a new digital vulnerability. An analysis by the National Cybersecurity Testing Institute shows that the risk does not lie primarily with individual rooftops. It

Even today, many property management companies still struggle with inefficient—and in some cases even manual—processes: Either different tools such as ERP systems, email, Excel, and listing platforms are not integrated with one another, leading to disjointed workflows and delays. Or listings,

The OECD has put its finger on the sore spot in the Swiss housing market. In its country report dated 15 September 2026, it calls for a faster pace of construction and more delicate intervention regarding rents for existing properties. This is precisely where the real flashpoint lies for

Property remains a popular choice amongst the Swiss population within the second pillar. At the same time, the 2026 Pension Monitor reveals a worrying gap in financial security in old age. Many see little scope for saving, particularly when it comes to housing and

More than 300 million euros of debt capital is being channelled into the acquisition of a majority stake in MDT technologies. This financing demonstrates the strong confidence investors have in building services technology when products integrate directly with heating, ventilation, lighting control

Zug is relaxing the rules in response to the severe housing shortage. The cantonal government is putting a partial revision of the Planning and Building Act out for consultation, linking increased density, faster procedures and new special zones to the provision of affordable

The federal government has once again placed 45 billion projects in the transport sector on its list of priorities, despite the Federal Audit Office’s sharp criticism of the selection and funding process. The battle over the allocation of funds is intensifying, particularly in relation to the

Aarau is attempting to break the deadlock in the protracted dispute over school premises. Ahead of the local council meeting on 16 November 2026, the town council is entering into a contractual agreement linking the Zelgli site to Telli, thereby making new building projects possible at both

China is radically tightening the rules on property sales. Since 28 August 2026, pre-sales may only commence once the structural work has been completed, and buyers’ funds and mortgages must remain in escrow accounts. This increases the pressure on private developers and shifts risks further into

According to UBS, Locarno in Ticino will continue to be regarded as a prime location for low-income households in 2026. However, the other end of the ranking is politically controversial. For middle-income households, the city now ranks only second, and for high-income households, third. This is

Zurich is one of the world’s leading healthtech regions. Right here in Schlieren, a venue has been created that harnesses this strength and actively develops it further: the Healthtechpark

Bern is proposing a mandatory refurbishment scheme for energy-inefficient buildings. Anyone currently owning a property with a GEAK rating of E, F or G would be required, depending on the rating, to achieve at least a building envelope rating of D within 10, 15 or 20 years. This will increase the

AI-enabled attacks are moving from theory to operational reality. Following a documented attack on a water supplier in Mexico and the incident involving autonomous agents at Hugging Face, pressure is mounting on operators of critical infrastructure to upgrade their IT and OT security systems more

Mobiliar is significantly scaling back its stake in SMG, paving the way for the TX Group to acquire a holding just below the mandatory bid threshold. At the same time, the free float of the operator of major Swiss property portals is increasing, as SMG itself is buying back nearly one million of

Rental prices in Switzerland are either rising or falling, depending on the method used to measure them. Whilst the Homegate Rent Index for August 2026 shows a year-on-year increase of 1.8 per cent, a new study by newhome for July 2026 indicates a fall of 1.7 per

In the canton of Zurich, advertised rents have fallen by 3.3 per cent over the past year to 2,340 francs. This offers little relief, as the vacancy rate remains at just 0.48 per cent and, of all places, Geroldswil now tops the cantonal rent rankings due to expensive new-build

Anyone investing in business locations in 2026 is looking for platforms, not square metres. Spaces with a diverse mix of tenants, event facilities, an active community and links to a high-performance hub. In the Limmat Valley, startup space has been fulfilling this role for ten years. Etoy will

Switzerland’s largest battery storage facility is currently in operation in Gurtnellen. Axpo and energieUri have installed two large, adjacent batteries in the Plattischachen industrial park with a combined capacity of 58.4 megawatts. The facility can store excess electricity and feed it back

ETH Zurich isn’t just building a new physics building on the Hönggerberg. It’s constructing a controlled environment deep underground. The HPQ is designed to enable high-precision research in which even the slightest vibrations, magnetic fields, or temperature fluctuations can skew

The Horw Campus is entering a decisive phase. With the submission of the building permit application and the founding of Immobilien Campus Luzern-Horw AG, a long-planned vision is becoming a concrete construction project. The new campus brings together technology, architecture, and education. With

Zurich, 2026 – SVIT Young Zurich celebrated its tenth anniversary on September 11. What began in 2015 as a workshop for apprentices and young employees has evolved into a well-established platform for fostering young talent, professional development, and networking within Zurich’s real estate

On October 29 and 30, the real estate industry will once again be running for more than just its own fitness. The 12th Global Real Estate Run combines physical activity, team spirit, and the industry’s commitment to being generation-friendly. Anyone who jogs or walks six kilometers turns their

Building renovations offer an opportunity to make properties more energy-efficient, improve living conditions and sustainably increase value. The new white paper ‘Energy-efficient renovations’ shows readers how to go about it and highlights worthwhile strategies and

Basel has paved the way for one of its most striking urban development projects. The Grand Council approved the zoning change and development plan for Dreispitz Nord by a vote of 83 to 3, with four abstentions. The current commercial and parking lot area is set to be transformed into a development

Bern formally approved the rent control initiative on 13 August 2026. The initiative aims to link rents more closely to costs and returns, and to have them reviewed on a regular basis. For landlords, property managers and developers, this means, above all, increased regulatory pressure, whilst the

Gisikon has now completed the crucial planning stage. The Lucerne Cantonal Government has approved the comprehensive revision of the local development plan, even though an administrative appeal was partially upheld and led to amendments. For landowners and project developers, what matters now is