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Single-family home market: growth slows, regional dynamics shift

  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 […]

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Soaring Property Prices in Lucerne and Zug: The Impact of the Zero Interest Rate

The dream of owning a home is moving further out of reach for many in Central Switzerland. Property prices are rising – and at a pace that has taken many by surprise. Particularly affected are the cantons of Lucerne and Zug. The reason isn’t just high demand but also the recent decision by the Swiss […]

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The Dream of Owning a Home – For Many, It Remains Out of Reach

One’s own four walls, a place for the family, a home that belongs to oneself – for many people in Switzerland, this dream is today further away than ever before. Real estate prices have been rising rapidly for years. In recent years, this trend has intensified even more. Those who are young, want to start […]

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Zurich wants to protect older owners from forced sale

Imputed Rental Value: A Growing Burden for Retirees – Zurich Plans Legal Relief The imputed rental value has long been a source of frustration for many homeowners – but for some, it has become a serious financial burden. Particularly affected are elderly individuals who have paid off their homes, rely on modest retirement incomes, and […]

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