REAL ESTATE NEWS

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SNB cuts key interest rate to 0% – how will the Sw…

On 19 June 2025, the Swiss National Bank lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 0%. The aim of this move is to combat deflationary pressures, support the economy, and curb the continued appreciation of the Swiss franc. Improved financing conditions are expected to lead to further price increases in the real estate market.
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The landslide in Blatten is not an isolated incide…

On 28 May 2025, a massive rock and glacier slide occurred in the Lötschental valley in Valais: part of the Kleines Nesthorn broke off, releasing around nine million tonnes of debris and ice. The village of Blatten was largely buried, and residents had to be evacuated. This dramatic event highlights how natural hazards can suddenly lead to devastating losses of infrastructure and housing — raising new questions for the property market in vulnerable mountain regions.

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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.

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50% Premiums on Real Estate Funds: Is It Still Wor…

The recent decline in interest rates has made investments in real estate funds seem more attractive again: bonds yield almost no interest, and liquidity in bank accounts is being eaten away by inflation. However, the premiums (agio or premium over the intrinsic value of a fund) on listed Swiss real estate funds have risen sharply. Is it still a good time to invest?

REAL ESTATE NEWS

1

SNB cuts key interest rate to 0% – how will the Sw…

On 19 June 2025, the Swiss National Bank lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 0%. The aim of this move is to combat deflationary pressures, support the economy, and curb the continued appreciation of the Swiss franc. Improved financing conditions are expected to lead to further price increases in the real estate market.
2

The landslide in Blatten is not an isolated incide…

On 28 May 2025, a massive rock and glacier slide occurred in the Lötschental valley in Valais: part of the Kleines Nesthorn broke off, releasing around nine million tonnes of debris and ice. The village of Blatten was largely buried, and residents had to be evacuated. This dramatic event highlights how natural hazards can suddenly lead to devastating losses of infrastructure and housing — raising new questions for the property market in vulnerable mountain regions.

3

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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50% Premiums on Real Estate Funds: Is It Still Wor…

The recent decline in interest rates has made investments in real estate funds seem more attractive again: bonds yield almost no interest, and liquidity in bank accounts is being eaten away by inflation. However, the premiums (agio or premium over the intrinsic value of a fund) on listed Swiss real estate funds have risen sharply. Is it still a good time to invest?

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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.

Engelberg
We are selling a charming 5.5 room house in Engelberg - as a vacation home or main residence.
Engelberg
We are selling a charming 5.5 room house in Engelberg - as a vacation home or main residence.
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Bolligen
We are selling a charming 4.5 room terraced house in a quiet, idyllic location in Bolligen.
Bolligen
We are selling a charming 4.5 room terraced house in a quiet, idyllic location in Bolligen.
Hettiswil b. Hindelbank

This exceptional plot of around 3,202 m² offers investors and developers a unique opportunity to realize an attractive construction project.

The site is currently home to an apartment building with a restaurant and the Illusoria Land museum. The concept envisages the construction of several modern semi-detached and terraced single-family homes that are perfectly integrated into the idyllic surroundings. In addition, the existing apartment building is to be converted into 11 comfortable apartments - the restaurant will be removed in this concept.

Hettiswil b. Hindelbank

This exceptional plot of around 3,202 m² offers investors and developers a unique opportunity to realize an attractive construction project.

The site is currently home to an apartment building with a restaurant and the Illusoria Land museum. The concept envisages the construction of several modern semi-detached and terraced single-family homes that are perfectly integrated into the idyllic surroundings. In addition, the existing apartment building is to be converted into 11 comfortable apartments - the restaurant will be removed in this concept.

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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.