REAL ESTATE NEWS

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Swiss property investors are in a good mood: Swiss…

Sentiment in the Swiss real estate market is more positive than ever: KPMG’s Swiss Real Estate Sentiment Index (sresi®) reaches a record high of +69.5 points in 2025 – just two years after its historic low of –77.4.
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Supply and listing duration of single-family homes…

According to a report by realestatemove.ch, the number of listed single-family homes continued to rise last year, though not as sharply as the year before. Demand remains on an upward trend in most cantons and is generally at a very stable level.
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US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate – what d…

For the first time in around nine months, the US Federal Reserve (FED) has lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points. The target range now lies between 4.00 and 4.25 percent. The decision, anticipated by most analysts, is a response to the weakening US labor market. By easing monetary policy, the FED aims to stimulate investment, including in the real estate sector. For the Swiss property market, no immediate effects are expected, yet the FED remains an important pace-setter for central banks worldwide.
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Airbnb under pressure: how Swiss cities and region…

With the boom of platforms like Airbnb (with a 34% increase in listed properties in Switzerland since 2019), political pressure is growing in many Swiss cities and regions to legally limit short-term rentals. The main goal is to curb rising rents and protect housing availability. While some cantons have already introduced regulations, others are still examining suitable measures.

Here is an overview of current and planned regulations in Switzerland’s tourist hotspots.

REAL ESTATE NEWS

1

Swiss property investors are in a good mood: Swiss…

Sentiment in the Swiss real estate market is more positive than ever: KPMG’s Swiss Real Estate Sentiment Index (sresi®) reaches a record high of +69.5 points in 2025 – just two years after its historic low of –77.4.
2

Supply and listing duration of single-family homes…

According to a report by realestatemove.ch, the number of listed single-family homes continued to rise last year, though not as sharply as the year before. Demand remains on an upward trend in most cantons and is generally at a very stable level.
3

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate – what d…

For the first time in around nine months, the US Federal Reserve (FED) has lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points. The target range now lies between 4.00 and 4.25 percent. The decision, anticipated by most analysts, is a response to the weakening US labor market. By easing monetary policy, the FED aims to stimulate investment, including in the real estate sector. For the Swiss property market, no immediate effects are expected, yet the FED remains an important pace-setter for central banks worldwide.
4

Airbnb under pressure: how Swiss cities and region…

With the boom of platforms like Airbnb (with a 34% increase in listed properties in Switzerland since 2019), political pressure is growing in many Swiss cities and regions to legally limit short-term rentals. The main goal is to curb rising rents and protect housing availability. While some cantons have already introduced regulations, others are still examining suitable measures.

Here is an overview of current and planned regulations in Switzerland’s tourist hotspots.

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Richard’s Favorites: Recommended by the President

A 16th-century Old Town apartment? A house with direct lake access? A secluded, abandoned farmhouse? The properties curated personally by Association President Richard Auf der Maur are not necessarily expensive, but they are definitely exciting and unique.

Lutzenberg

This detached house offers a practical amount of space, lots of wooden charm and a great outdoor area with garden - ideal for anyone looking for a well-kept home with development opportunities .

Lutzenberg

This detached house offers a practical amount of space, lots of wooden charm and a great outdoor area with garden - ideal for anyone looking for a well-kept home with development opportunities .

Frutigen

In Frutigen a 7.5-room detached house in traditional Oberland chalet style is waiting for new owners. The house offers 148 m² of living space, 234 m² total usable area and a large 61-m² terrace. On the ground floor a granny flat can be converted The solid building fabric allows a clean refurbishment. The bright living area with mountain views leads directly onto the terrace with pergola. Cellar, tool shed, laundry room, two integrated garages as well as a detached double garage and further outside parking spaces offer exceptional plenty of space. Quiet location with lots of sun and proximity to Landi - ideal for families or projects with lots of space.

Frutigen

In Frutigen a 7.5-room detached house in traditional Oberland chalet style is waiting for new owners. The house offers 148 m² of living space, 234 m² total usable area and a large 61-m² terrace. On the ground floor a granny flat can be converted The solid building fabric allows a clean refurbishment. The bright living area with mountain views leads directly onto the terrace with pergola. Cellar, tool shed, laundry room, two integrated garages as well as a detached double garage and further outside parking spaces offer exceptional plenty of space. Quiet location with lots of sun and proximity to Landi - ideal for families or projects with lots of space.

Zweidlen

8.5-room country house villa in Zweidlen with 356 m² usable area, conservatory, granny apartment, swimming pool, biotope, large garden, double garage, 5 outdoor parking spaces and approved carport project.

Zweidlen

8.5-room country house villa in Zweidlen with 356 m² usable area, conservatory, granny apartment, swimming pool, biotope, large garden, double garage, 5 outdoor parking spaces and approved carport project.

Basel

Discover an impressive apartment building with 574 m² of living space in Basel. Ideal for investors: solid construction from 1956, upcoming renovation 2025, district heating, 5 garage spaces.

Basel

Discover an impressive apartment building with 574 m² of living space in Basel. Ideal for investors: solid construction from 1956, upcoming renovation 2025, district heating, 5 garage spaces.

Resources for every stage of your journey home

Discover current and informative articles about real estate. Here, you will find detailed analyses, practical tips, and the latest trends.

Lex Koller – A strict reputation with few constraints

Anyone wishing to acquire property in Switzerland as a foreign national will sooner or later come across the Lex Koller – the federal law governing the acquisition of real estate by persons abroad. This law aims to protect Swiss land and prevent a sell-off to foreign investors.

Expert debate on market value: a clear definition in Switzerland

The term "market value" often sparks debates among real estate market participants, and even the Federal Supreme Court once confused value and price in a ruling. The Swiss Property Owners Association aims to correct erroneous definitions of market value and explains how it should be defined for single-family homes, condominiums, multi-family buildings, commercial properties, and building land.

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