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Swiss ISOS Reform 2026: What Changes for Property Projects
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 the questions they raise for investment decisions.
Zurich Housing Bubble Risk 2026: What the UBS Warning Means
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 1.69 signals valuation risk, not a forecast of an imminent crash. OWNY.CH brings together the ranking, local vacancy figures and the interest-rate backdrop to explain the questions…
Swiss Home Ownership Support: Federal Council Rejects Broad Purchase Aid
Swiss 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 support poorly targeted, pointing to price pressures and public costs. For prospective buyers, the announcement provides useful context. It is neither a reason to abandon a suitable…
Swiss housing vacancy rate falls to 0.93% in 2026: What owners and buyers need to know
Fewer 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 figures released yesterday and their practical implications.
Cressier refinery disruption: What Swiss property owners should know about heating oil
Switzerland 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. OWNY.CH examines the practical questions to address before the heating season.
Swiss Economy Grows Strongly, but Housing Construction Lags
The Swiss economy is growing strongly in the second quarter of 2026. However, housing construction remains slightly down. What this means for real estate.
Swiss Housing Market 2026: Shortage Persists Despite a Construction Upturn
The new BWO report shows: The empty housing rate is expected to fall further in 2026. What scarce housing, low interest rates and rising prices mean now.
Lex Koller Switzerland 2026: What Tighter Rules Would Mean
The Federal Council wants to tighten the Lex Koller. What could change for third-country nationals, holiday homes, commercial real estate and real estate funds.
Swiss Condominium Law 2026: What the Reform Would Change
The planned reform of condominium ownership rights in 2026: renewal fund, purchase from plan and consequences for owners, buyers and administrations.