A new residential neighborhood for about 1,000 people is set to be built on the peninsula in Neuenhof starting in 2030. However, the project in Webermühle is contingent on a cooperative planning process, which—following the rejection of a loan—will not be restarted until the end of

The redevelopment of Bärenplatz and Waisenhausplatz in Bern has cleared its next hurdle. The Bern-Mittelland District Office has granted the building permit and rejected an objection. This brings the start of construction closer, with work set to begin no earlier than the fourth quarter of

Biel is now managing a portfolio of approximately 180 municipal buildings with an insured value of 1.3 billion Swiss francs using portfolio data. This move increases pressure to invest, as maintenance is 10 to 15 years behind schedule and several major renovations are planned well into the

On the shores of Lake Arbon, the development of the former Metropol site continues to face delays. The design plan for the two 43-meter-tall Riva Towers will still not be legally binding by July 2026, as the proceedings regarding the objection filed by Thurgau Heritage Protection have now been

Six years of dialogue, two white papers, an architectural competition featuring six teams—and now the design plan is on the table. The Limmattal Energy Center (LEZ) is no longer just a promise. It is a project that will shape Dietikon and the Limmattal for generations to come. Anyone who wants to

In Rudolfstetten-Friedlisberg, the public participation process for the development plan for the Isleren area has been completed. The plan calls for 17 apartment buildings with approximately 300 units for about 660 residents. The next step in the process—the public review period—is still

Switzerland once again reduced its CO₂ emissions in 2025. Emissions from fuels fell particularly sharply, by about 5 percent. This is a clear signal for the real estate sector, as more efficient buildings and an increase in renewable heating systems were, according to the federal government, the

In Zurich, 18.4 percent of the evaluable urban rental agreements exceed the income limit. This is above the permitted 15 percent threshold. However, immediate action is not required because the rent regulations are based on a three-year average, and a move is only required if the limit is

On April 15, 2026, the Federal Council launched a public consultation on tightening the Lex Koller. The draft proposal addresses primary residences owned by third-country nationals, vacation homes, commercial properties, and publicly traded residential real estate companies, thereby sparking debate

At Seetalplatz in Emmenbrücke, the first phase of the Metropool project is set to begin after years of delays. Construction is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2026; the first buildings are expected to be ready for occupancy in 2030 and will eventually bring together approximately 350 banking

In 2026, Swiss residential real estate will remain the preferred source of stability for many institutional portfolios. At the same time, ESG requirements, renovation costs, and location quality are having a greater impact on valuations than in the past, particularly for older office and

For a long time, Urdorf was considered a quiet suburban community in the Limmat Valley. But anyone walking through the Nordquartier today can immediately sense that something is changing here. On a former industrial site, an urban living and working space is gradually taking shape—one that has

Following the Solothurn Cantonal Council’s decision on the appeal, the comprehensive revision of Subingen’s local land-use plan is now legally binding. This brings an end to a process that has lasted more than ten years, and the municipality can once again proceed with plans for infill

In Lucerne, the new municipal right of first refusal for real estate is the subject of a legal dispute. Following the voters’ approval on June 14, 2026, an appeal has been filed with the cantonal court to determine whether the measure is permissible without a cantonal legal basis and whether the

In the canton of Zurich, home ownership became even more expensive in the second quarter of 2026. At the same time, rents for existing apartments are falling slightly. As a result, buying is no longer automatically the better option. Those who stay in the same apartment for a long time often end up

Since 1969, a massive concrete cube has dominated the cityscape of Dietikon. Anyone walking past the Limmattal Education Center might at first glance see only postwar architecture. But the Canton of Zurich is spending 42 million francs to renovate this historic building and transform it into a

Climate change, resource scarcity, and the energy crisis are taking a toll on society. An international research team sees robotics as an untapped lever for change. In the journal *Nature Machine Intelligence*, the scientists call for a radical shift in thinking. Their proposal, called

A red-and-white flag, a view of the harbor, direct access to the water. For years, the “Swiss House” at Pier 17 in San Francisco served as Switzerland’s calling card in Silicon Valley. Now it’s over. The federal government had to vacate the site and is leaving behind nearly nine million

A planning tool that sets out more than 100 policy objectives. A referendum committee that speaks of a “political straitjacket.” On November 29, 2026, Winterthur will decide at the polls how much leeway the city’s development should retain over the next 15 years. The referendum against the

Higher tax bills, delayed decisions, political squabbles. With the largest revaluation of its real estate since 1998, the canton of Aargau has stirred up a hornet’s nest. An external expert report now offers a clear assessment of a controversial political initiative. The demand by the FDP and SVP

Housing remains in short supply, but lengthy procedures, new regulations, and political uncertainty are hampering development. This is putting increasing pressure on valuations, particularly for new construction and replacement projects, because delays and safety margins directly reduce the

After years of planning and multiple delays, things are finally taking shape. Construction of the Rüüssegg neighborhood—one of the largest residential development projects in northern Lucerne—will begin in the fall of 2026 at Seetalplatz in Emmen. By the end of 2029, 344 apartments and

In Biel, two municipal housing initiatives have been submitted with approximately 2,600 signatures. They call for a significant increase in the number of nonprofit and municipal housing units by 2055, as well as mandatory quotas for affordable housing on privately owned

A building permit has been granted for the new administration and security center in Kaltbach. The 139-million-franc project is thus moving closer to the start of construction in the fall of 2026, even though the decision is not yet

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 the previous year. The Zurich region saw particularly strong growth, while single-family homes are

In Lenzburg, Hitachi Energy broke ground on a new six-story building. Approximately 200 additional jobs, new logistics space, and more room for manufacturing demonstrate the extent to which the site is being expanded as a Swiss semiconductor

The canton of Lucerne plans to handle building permit applications entirely digitally and is investing approximately nine million francs over a period of ten years to do so. For building owners, planners, and municipalities, this will not only involve replacing the software but also overhauling the

Zurich plans to decommission the gas distribution network between Hauptbahnhof and Bürkliplatz between 2033 and 2035, depending on the situation. This increases the pressure on approximately 500 buildings to switch their heating and cooking systems to the CoolCity lake water network or other

On the Josef site in Zurich-West, the city is sticking to its plan for 140 to 170 new affordable housing units following an additional round of planning. Together with 135 senior housing units, this would total up to 305 units—significantly fewer than what politicians and planners had called

In major German cities, asking rents have been rising significantly faster than real wages since 2023. At the same time, housing construction fell to 206,600 completions in 2025. This is increasing the pressure on project developers, investors, and cities to provide affordable