The strong surge in supply of single-family homes seen last year continued only modestly between July 2024 and June 2025. Across Switzerland, 77,517 properties were listed online, representing a moderate increase of 3.4 percent. In the previous period, the growth rate had reached an impressive 36 percent. At the same time, the average listing duration increased to 79 days (+4 percent). This indicates that despite falling mortgage rates, demand remains stable but is not gaining additional momentum.

The latest Online Home Market Analysis by ImmoScout24, the Swiss Homeowners’ Association and the Swiss Real Estate Institute shows that after years of strong supply expansion, the market appears to be settling at a higher level. Buyers benefit from a broader selection and slightly more time to decide. For sellers, however, competition has intensified, placing increasing importance on high-quality property presentation.

Central Switzerland catches up with Zurich

Regional developments paint a more varied picture. In Central Switzerland, the average marketing period shortened to just 54 days, positioning the region close behind Zurich, which remains in the lead with 52 days. In contrast, Western Switzerland is struggling with noticeably longer sales times. In Geneva (+12 days) and Vaud/Valais (+8 days), selling a home takes considerably longer. Ticino remains at the bottom, although it has seen some improvement with 11 days fewer compared to the previous period.

Demand divides Switzerland into two halves

For the first time in several years, demand is no longer increasing across all regions. About half of the country continues to see rising interest, while the rest shows stable or slightly declining demand.

• Demand increasing: Ticino, Central Switzerland, Espace Mittelland, Eastern Switzerland
• Demand easing: Geneva, Vaud/Valais and slightly also Zurich

Demographics remain a key factor. More and more Baby Boomers are selling their homes as they reach retirement age. On top of that, recent political decisions aim to encourage homeownership, including the abolition of the imputed rental value and new tax incentives for first-time buyers. These measures could help make homeownership more accessible again for a broader segment of the population.