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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…
Read articleZurich 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 articleThe 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.
Read articleThe Federal Council wants to tighten the Lex Koller. What could change for third-country nationals, holiday homes, commercial real estate and real estate funds.
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