The former cantonal hospital becomes an urban oasis
The new "süd-see Zug" neighbourhood is being built on the former site of the Zug Cantonal Hospital. A combination of living, working and leisure directly on Lake Zug. With a green concept that integrates open spaces and a variety of uses, the neighbourhood will become a destination for residents
“Vision 2040 “AROVA HALLEN in Flurlingen
The AROVA HALLEN site in Flurlingen is set to become a modern and vibrant neighbourhood by 2040, harmoniously combining working and living. With 250 planned flats and the retention of 400 jobs, the aim is to enable sustainable and economically viable neighbourhood
Hot months, hot heads: disputes between neighbours
Neighbourhood disputes increase in the summer months, particularly in connection with construction projects and animal noise. AXA-ARAG recorded a slight decrease in the number of reported cases, but conflicts over noise and structural alterations remain frequent points of
Potential for transformation despite development delay in Basel
A new study by the Sotomo research institute, commissioned by the "Basel vorwärts" initiative, shows that Basel is lagging behind other major Swiss cities in terms of housing construction and population and job growth. Nevertheless, the city harbours considerable potential for urban transformation
Maaglive a green heart for Zurich West
In Zurich's Kreis 5 district, Maaglive is a pioneering neighbourhood that meets the needs of its residents and the city thanks to sustainable construction projects and flexible spatial design. The project sets new standards in terms of environmental friendliness and quality of
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,
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
Thun’s step into the vibrant future
Thun is further developing its urban potential with the creation of the mixed-use and sustainable Tryber district along the River Aare. This development symbolises a significant step in the "STEK 2035 urban development concept" and represents a variety of uses as well as a lively sub-centre that
Future-oriented neighbourhood management: cultivating an active living space
In the modern real estate landscape, conventional management of residential and commercial properties is no longer sufficient. Experts in mixed-use site management are placing more and more emphasis on active community management. "The development of a community within a mixed-use neighbourhood
Home ownership is becoming more expensive
Prices for residential property continued to rise in the second quarter of 2023. In a quarterly comparison, prices for owner-occupied flats rose more strongly than prices for single-family houses. This is shown by surveys conducted by the Federal Statistical
Swiss Prime Quartier Riverside is ready for occupancy
Olten/Zuchwil SO – Die ersten Wohnungen im Riverside Zuchwil werden im Oktober bezogen. Das neue Quartier zum Wohnen und Arbeiten an der Aare ist von der Swiss Prime Anlagestiftung entwickelt worden. Insgesamt 120 der 140 Mietwohnungen sind schon
Residential locations in the countryside are becoming more attractive
Immer mehr Schweizerinnen und Schweizer möchten gern naturnah wohnen. Dieser Wunsch hat während der Corona-Pandemie weiter zugenommen. Trotzdem bleibt die Wahrscheinlichkeit eines tatsächlichen Umzugs eher gering. Das zeigt ein Bericht des Lebensversicherungskonzerns Swiss Life.