Switzerland Real Estate Market
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Abolishing imputed rental value. When and how that might happen.
Parliamentarians would like to abolish imputed rental value, but they are facing a lot of headwind. Find out when an abolition of imputed rental value can be expected at the earliest, how realistic a system change is, and what hurdles need to be overcome.
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Swiss real estate market: Current facts
The quarterly Real Estate Monitor and the annual real estate study from Credit Suisse provide a comprehensive look at the Swiss real estate market. The publications focus on the long-term development of supply and demand for real estate in Switzerland.
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Just a brief shock: Rapid normalization expected for owner-occupied property market
After a brief paralysis, the owner-occupied property market is likely to see a rapid normalization. The bottom line is that residential property remains attractive thanks to very low interest rates and low levels of construction activity. However, property owners will need to wait a while for a lasting recovery.
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Corona won't bring Swiss real estate market to its knees
The Swiss real estate market will not emerge from the corona crisis unscathed. Fears of an imminent crash are nevertheless unfounded. The housing sector in particular is likely to be a stable anchor in turbulent times.
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Swiss real estate market in 2020: High real estate prices leading to more commuters
High real estate prices in urban centers and their metro areas are causing many home buyers to take a close look at rural municipalities. This is illustrated by the 2020 Credit Suisse real estate study. Use our interactive map to find out which locations make for a sensible commute and what the supply of real estate looks like.
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Vacancy rate for owner-occupied housing falling for first time in a long while
Vacancy rates in the Swiss housing market are continuing to grow – though not in all segments. While rental apartments often remain vacant, the owner-occupied segment shows a very different picture. There, the vacancy rate for apartments has fallen for the first time in years.
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Swiss real estate market in 2019: Buying currently costs less than renting
Buying a home is cheaper than renting in many places thanks to low mortgage interest rates, as illustrated by the 2019 Credit Suisse real estate study. Our calculator helps you determine whether renting or buying is cheaper for you.
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More vacant apartments than ever before – yet construction continues
There are now more vacant apartments in Switzerland than ever before. Although these vacancies mainly affect rental apartments, the vacancy rate for owner-occupied property has likewise increased. This, however, is down to other factors.
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Swiss Real Estate Market 2018: Upturn Coming Just at the Right Time
The Swiss real estate market is benefiting from the economic recovery. While prices of owner-occupied residential property are rising again, the situation remains challenging in the rental apartments, office, and retail markets. This is illustrated by the Credit Suisse study on the real estate market in 2018.
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Swiss Real Estate Market 2017
In the 17th edition of the real estate market study, Credit Suisse real estate experts share their views of the Swiss real estate market, highlight the current trends, and predict developments in Switzerland’s most important real estate segments.
