The Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Swiss Properties real estate fund realised a profit of around CHF 64 million in the 2023/24 financial year. Owner Swiss Life Asset Managers is increasing the dividend by 10 centimes to CHF 2.70 per

BKW wants to increase its earnings before interest and taxes from the current CHF 620 million to CHF 1 billion by 2030. To achieve this, the Bern-based energy supplier plans to invest CHF 4 billion, at least half of it in Switzerland. The investments are to be financed from free cash

Graubünden-based Repower AG now owns all the shares in the Italian wind, solar and hydropower company Repower Renewable. To this end, it has purchased the 35 per cent stake previously held by Omnes

Electricity prices in Switzerland are expected to fall by around 10 per cent in 2025. This favourable trend is the result of more stable wholesale prices and lower grid and energy costs. Households and companies will benefit from reduced tariffs - but price fluctuations will remain a

CUREM is taking a significant step in its further development. Together with three funding partners, the institute is creating two new professorships in the field of "Real Estate Economics & Finance" from autumn 2024. This expansion will strengthen CUREM's academic expertise and further

Zug Estates Holding AG has successfully placed another green bond for CHF 100 million. By expanding its green bond framework into a comprehensive green finance framework, the company is setting new standards in sustainable property financing. 95% of the portfolio now qualifies as green properties

The Zurich Investment Foundation plans to raise around CHF 300 million in new capital in October. The funds are to be used for the acquisition of 19 new properties in the ZAST Real Estate Residential Switzerland investment

A current analysis shows the affordability of housing in Switzerland and the considerable differences depending on the measurement approach. The proportion of households with unaffordable housing varies between 6.7% and 26%. This analysis sheds light on the influencing factors and provides

Most companies that move away from the canton of Zurich settle in neighbouring cantons. Aargau and Thurgau are an increasingly popular destination for industrial, construction and logistics companies relocating from Zurich. Fintech companies favour Zug and

Am 28. Juni 2024 versammelten sich über 700 Fachleute der Schweizer Baubranche zum «Tag der Bauwirtschaft» in Zürich-Oerlikon. Gian-Luca Lardi, Präsident des Schweizerischen Baumeisterverbands, skizzierte die Herausforderungen einer 10-Millionen-Schweiz und präsentierte Lösungsansätze zur

The mortgage broker my hypotheca has relocated its headquarters from JED in Schlieren to the Atmos Tower in Zurich. The brokers offer personalised mortgage advice and access to over 30 financing

In Zurich-Wiedikon, the housing project of the Im Gut building co-operative is taking shape, enabling the creation of 44 additional affordable flats through the early renewal of municipal building rights. This initiative marks a decisive step in the city's housing policy and represents a model for

The canton of Zug is investing CHF 39.35 million in a five-year project to promote blockchain research in order to establish the so-called "Crypto Valley" as a leading global centre for blockchain technology. An innovative research institute is being founded in cooperation with the University of

In the course of the September 2023 session, the Lucerne Cantonal Council requested an external review of the operating concept for the new Lucerne Theatre. The preliminary evaluation by METRUM Managementberatung now confirms that the financial requirements have been met and gives the green light

The newly founded investment company buildify.earth, initiated by Switzerland Innovation Park Central in collaboration with private investors and Zuger Kantonalbank, focuses on promoting start-ups that specialise in the circular economy and CO2 reduction in the construction

The unique structure of Zurich, with its 12 districts and 34 neighborhoods nestled between the Limmat River and Uetliberg, provides a picturesque setting for over 428,700 residents and 1.4 million people in the metropolitan area. Zurich's economic diversity and strength, combined with its high

In 2023, BKW achieved sales of 4.6 billion francs and a net profit of 488 million francs. Despite significant declines, these are the second-best results ever. The services sector reported a loss of 40 million francs on sales of 1.8 billion

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd, a leading player in the photovoltaic industry, has announced the convening of an Extraordinary General Meeting to authorise a capital increase through a rights issue of CHF 200 to 250 million. The purpose of this measure is to finance the completion of the production

A recent study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows that heat pumps and district heating are not only more environmentally friendly as heating systems, but also more cost-efficient than gas heating in the long term. The analysis, which covers a period of 20 years, takes

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

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

Zurich Airport met the economic and transport requirements in 2022. In terms of aircraft noise, it was below the guideline values. However, the Zurich cantonal government maintains the need for runway extensions in order to reduce complexity and increase

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

Regulations protect existing tenants from rent increases. As a result, flats are changed less frequently. In Zurich, the average length of stay is at least ten years. This is shown by surveys conducted by Zürcher

To further expand its flourishing medical technology division, Hamilton Bonaduz AG is realising its expansion plans on a former sawmill site in Domat/Ems. A new production and logistics building, which bears the name "Hamilton 2.0", is taking

Asking rents rose year-on-year in all cantons in October. Compared to the previous month, only asking rents in the cantons of Obwalden, Nidwalden and Schwyz were lower than in the previous month. This is shown by the current Homegate rent

Trotz eines schwierigen Umfelds und einer rückläufigen Bauindustrie in Europa präsentiert die Geberit Unternehmensgruppe überzeugende Ergebnisse für die ersten drei Quartale 2023. Die Gruppe konnte ihre Profitabilität steigern und in lokalen Währungen ein Gewinnwachstum pro Aktie

PriceHubble, a property valuation company, has fully acquired the British data service provider WhenFresh. With the merger, PriceHubble expands its position as market leader in the

Die Avobis Invest AG gibt den Start ihres ersten Immobilienfonds bekannt, der gezielt in qualitativ hochwertige Wohnimmobilien in der Schweiz investiert und dabei Nachhaltigkeits- und Umweltschutzstandards

In Switzerland, rents increased by an average of 30% between 2000 and 2021. The prices of residential property even increased by over 80%. The Center for Regional Economic Development (CRED) of the University of Bern, in collaboration with IAZI, has investigated the causes of the increased housing