Thurgau government rejects property tax on second homes
Der Thurgauer Regierungsrat hat sich deutlich gegen die Einführung einer Objektsteuer für Zweitliegenschaften positioniert, ein Schritt, der die Unterstützung der Konferenz der kantonalen Finanzdirektoren (FDK) findet. Diese Entwicklung folgt auf eine parlamentarische Initiative, die einen
Residents of Eastern Switzerland would reduce living space
Nikola Vukovic and Raphael Dietrich analysed the housing market in Eastern Switzerland in their Master's thesis. According to the researchers at the OST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, many residents of Eastern Switzerland are willing to downsize their living space. However,
Analysis and outlook for construction prices
Im Jahr 2023 verzeichnete der Hochbau in der Schweiz einen moderaten Anstieg der Baupreise um 1.4 Prozent, wie aus dem vom Bundesamt für Statistik veröffentlichten Baupreisindex hervorgeht. Diese Entwicklung deutet auf eine Verlangsamung der zuvor beobachteten Preissteigerungen hin, obwohl die
Swiss economy optimistic about the future
The latest survey by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute at ETH Zurich shows a cooling of the business climate in the Swiss private sector at the start of 2024. Despite weak foreign demand and the strong Swiss franc, companies are cautiously optimistic about the next six
Revolutionary investment strategy for commercial rental deposits
Dr Peter Hilfiker, the former CEO of Schwyzer Kantonalbank, is turning the traditional handling of commercial rental deposits on its head. The aim of the company is to transform rental deposits into profitable investments without compromising security for
Part-time work has an impact on pensions and AHV financing
The increasing popularity of part-time work in Switzerland raises important questions regarding the impact on personal pension provision and the financing of the AHV. An analysis by UBS shows that part-time work poses significant challenges both for individuals and for the three-pillar
Stefan Walter new Director of FINMA
On 24 January 2024, the Federal Council confirmed Stefan Walter, currently Director General Horizontal Supervision at the European Central Bank, as the new Director of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). He will take up this position from 1 April 2024 and brings with him
Swiss Sustainable Finance offers property investors a guideline
Der Verband Swiss Sustainable Finance führt mit einer neuen Publikation in die Thematik der nachhaltigen Immobilieninvestments ein. Neben verschiedenen Orientierungshilfen bietet er auch eine mögliche Vorgehensweise für die Integration nachhaltiger Faktoren in Immobilienportfolios
Avobis sees positive trend in residential yield property for 2024
Avobis is forecasting a favourable market environment for residential investment properties in the coming year. Due to falling inflation, the property service provider expects lower interest rates and therefore more market liquidity in its Outlook
Fixed-rate mortgages overtake the former favourites
Die Schweizer Hypothekenlandschaft erlebt einen bemerkenswerten Wandel. Nach einer Zeit, in der variable Saron-Hypotheken die Gunst der Kunden eroberten, sind nun Festhypotheken wieder im Aufschwung. Angesichts der jüngsten Entwicklungen bei den Hypothekenzinsen gewinnen Festhypotheken an
National Council against nationwide introduction of mandatory rental forms
In the event of a change of tenant, there will be no obligation to introduce a form to notify the initial rent throughout Switzerland in future. The National Council has rejected a corresponding parliamentary initiative from the Green Party.
The industrial revolution in the digital age
A significant development has been taking place on the Swiss mortgage market since October 2023: fixed-rate mortgages with terms of three and five years now offer more favourable interest rates than Saron mortgages. This change, last observed at the end of 2021, continued in November for ten-year
Distressed debt will further strengthen the trend towards private debt financing
In the current market environment, more and more property developers and portfolio holders are looking for refinancing solutions. This is because the sharp rise in interest rates means that properties acquired during the low-interest phases with, for example, five-year fixed financing will be
Adaptation strategies for property professionals in a changing world
The long-term consequences of the global pandemic have shaped a new era characterised by economic, social and political changes. Property professionals are faced with the challenge of strategically positioning themselves in this changed
ABB invests 500 million euros in electrification
ABB will die Energiewende durch die Entwicklung von Lösungen für die Stromverteilung unterstützen. Die Europäische Investitionsbank unterstützt die Innovations- und Forschungstätigkeit der Zürcher Technologiefirma mit einem Darlehen über 500 Millionen
A new force in the Swiss property fund market
Die neu gegründete Admicasa Fondsleitung AG hat mit dem Start ihres ersten Immobilienfonds, dem Admicasa Real Estate Fund, einen vielversprechenden Eintritt in den Immobilienmarkt markiert. Der Fonds konzentriert sich auf den Erwerb von Premium-Immobilien in der Agglomeration und zielt auf