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Switzerland has adopted its ISOS reform, with revised heritage and spatial-planning rules taking effect on 1 November 2026. The decision matters for property owners, developers and selected solar installations. It is not a blanket permission to demolish or build. OWNY.CH examines the adopted rules and…
Read article01 · In the news
Current developments. Relevant data. Clear context.
Zurich housing bubble risk 2026 is in focus after the new UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index placed the city first among 23 markets studied. Its score of…
Read articleSwiss home ownership support is not being expanded into a new general purchase grant. In its report adopted on 18 September 2026, the Federal Council considers broad direct…
Read articleSwiss consumer sentiment presents a mixed picture in August 2026: the overall index is stronger than a year earlier, while attitudes towards major purchases have weakened. For property…
Read articleFewer empty homes do not mean a uniform property market. The latest Swiss vacancy census makes local evidence especially important for owners, buyers and investors. OWNY.CH examines the…
Read articleSwitzerland has authorised releases from compulsory fuel stocks. For owners of oil-heated buildings, the distinction matters: the federal announcement of 8 September 2026 reports no current heating-oil shortage.…
Read articleThe Swiss economy is growing strongly in the second quarter of 2026. However, housing construction remains slightly down. What this means for real estate.
Read article02 · Practical knowledge
Practical answers for buying, selling, financing and maintaining value.
Buying an apartment building in Switzerland involves more than comparing a price with annual rent. You also take on maintenance decisions, financial uncertainty and day-to-day responsibilities. This practical…
Read articleA mortgage after retirement in Switzerland deserves attention before employment income ends. Homeowners need two clear views of the future: the lender’s affordability assessment and a personal budget…
Read articleAn attractive apartment and a well-kept entrance tell you little about how the next roof or facade renovation will be paid for. A Swiss condominium renovation fund needs…
Read articleAnyone who wants to sell a property in Zurich needs more than an advertisement: a reliable valuation, a clear process and a real estate agent who understands microlocation,…
Read articleHow banks assess equity, lending and sustainability – and why purchase price, restructuring needs and retirement are part of financing planning.
Read articleGross and net returns are not enough alone. Investors examine purchase price, cash flow, financing, vacancy, restructuring and value potential.
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The editorial team
Editor-in-Chief & Author at OWNY
Property decisions connect markets, finance, architecture and project management. Matthias H. Römer brings these perspectives together at OWNY.CH, interpreting developments in Switzerland and making specialist knowledge accessible to owners, buyers and investors.
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