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On September 28, Switzerland will vote on a major reform: the abolition of rental value. This particular tax levies a theoretical income attributed to owners who occupy their homes. This long-awaited vote could profoundly reshape the Swiss real estate landscape. This article explores the ins and outs of this reform, as well as its potential… Continue reading Rental value: how the reform could transform the Swiss real estate market

Artificial intelligence (AI) is currently disrupting the Swiss property market, particularly in the area of property valuation. Thanks to automated valuation models (AVMs), it is possible to obtain a quick and reliable valuation in just a few minutes. Major players such as UBS, as well as specialised fintech companies such as PriceHubble and MoneyPark, use… Continue reading How is artificial intelligence transforming property valuation in Switzerland?

The Swiss rental market is under pressure: housing shortages, rising rents, increasingly vulnerable households… As a result, evictions for non-payment are skyrocketing in several cities. And the recent drop in the benchmark interest rate is not enough to reverse the trend. What are the implications for tenants and investors? In 2024, the number of evictions… Continue reading Housing crisis in Switzerland: rise in evictions

By 2025, urban densification will be an essential response to the housing shortage and demographic pressure linked to sustained immigration. This is indeed a national trend, even if its intensity and implementation vary from canton to canton and city to city. However, this strategy accentuates the difficulties of access to housing for low-income or financially… Continue reading Urban densification accentuates residential insecurity in Switzerland

The Swiss real estate market in 2025, marked by the emergence of the lowering the key interest rate to 0.5%. decided by the SNB in December 2024. This strategic measure could well redefine the dynamics of the sector, influencing buyers, investors and developers alike. Focus on the business model From an economic point of view,… Continue reading Swiss real estate market 2025 – Overview

Swiss real estate prices rose in 2024, and the outlook for 2025 supports this trend. We’re talking here about an increase whose dynamic, albeit moderate compared with previous years, takes account of structural and economic factors. Indeed, as Wüest Partner points out, job security, correlated with low unemployment, as well as rising real wages and… Continue reading Swiss real estate prices: A rise confirmed for 2025

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) recently decided to cut its key interest rate to 0.5%, marking a key step in the adjustment of its monetary policy. This 50 basis point cut reflects a response to domestic and international economic pressures, notably the overvaluation of the Swiss franc and the need to keep inflation under control.… Continue reading Key rate at 0.5%: How is the SNB dealing with the Swiss economic context?

The Swiss banking sector has announced that a new reform with stricter rules will come into force in 2025. This is the Basel III reform, introduced by the Basel Committee. The aim is to strengthen the stability of banks and the financial system by modifying access to mortgage loans and the management of property assets.… Continue reading Basel III reform: What impact will 2025 have on the Swiss real estate sector?

Investing in property is no longer an open secret; it is even recommended as a way of diversifying your investments in Switzerland and boosting your returns. However, you need to consider the return on your investment. That’s why it’s important to diversify your investments to cope with volatile markets and keep your portfolio profitable. At… Continue reading 3 reasons to diversify your investments in Switzerland

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