Zurich’s economy faces major challenges
The canton of Zurich, like Switzerland as a whole, is facing profound demographic changes. The decline in the proportion of the working population and increasing ageing pose considerable challenges for…
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Property sale strengthens liquidity and reduces debt
Swiss Estates AG has realised a profit on the sale of several properties in Zurich. This will enable the company to reduce its liabilities and strengthen its liquidity. In addition,…
Wave of bankruptcies continues in 2024
The third consecutive wave of bankruptcies is shaking the Swiss economy. While more than 8,000 companies are likely to file for insolvency again in 2024, young companies and traditional firms…
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Abolition of the imputed rental value tax
After eight years of intensive deliberation, Parliament has abolished the taxation of notional "owner-occupied rents". The system change simplifies the tax system, promotes financial stability and facilitates access to home…
Rental prices in Switzerland rise slightly again
After falling in October, asking rents rose again in November to the level seen in September. This is shown by the latest Homegate rental index. Year-on-year, rents were 3.1 per…
New CEO to take over management of the construction supplier from January 2025
Claudius Moor will become CEO of the Arbonia Group on 1 January. He will take the place of Alexander von Witzleben, who will focus on his role as Chairman of…
Increasing value through global presence and technological innovation
Siemens Smart Infrastucture (SI) has exceeded its medium-term targets for 2021. The Zug-based business unit of Siemens is therefore increasing its targets for sales and profit margin. At the same…
Building materials supplier plans IPO in the USA
The building materials producer Holcim wants to fully spin off its operations in the USA. The spin-off is to be listed on both the New York Stock Exchange and SIX.…
Standstill in the owner-occupied rental value debate
The abolition of the imputed rental value remains an unresolved ongoing issue. The National Council and the Council of States disagree on key points. While the Council of States insists…
Blockchain platform strengthens property trading in Spain
SIX Group is investing in the Spanish company OpenBrick. It is developing a digital platform for the issuance, management, trading and settlement of tokenised securities linked to real estate projects.…
Partnership for climate protection and innovation
Neustark has been awarded a long-term contract by AXA Switzerland to reduce CO2 emissions. The company is to use innovative technologies to capture and mineralize around 1800 tonnes of CO2…
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Stagnation characterises the construction industry
The economic figures for the Swiss construction industry in 2024 show a mixed picture. Despite stable sales and positive developments in civil engineering, declining incoming orders and a falling backlog…
Timber construction as the key to CO2 reduction in the construction sector
TIMBERHAUS is the start of an EU-funded research project aimed at advancing timber construction in Europe. Over the course of four years, innovative technologies will be developed to significantly reduce…
Owner-occupied homes remain very popular
Four out of ten people in Switzerland would like to buy a property. When buying their first home, there is usually a problem with the financing, while there is a…
Swiss Life Asset Managers increases dividend for property funds
The Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Swiss Properties real estate fund realised a profit of around CHF 64 million in the 2023/24 financial year. Owner Swiss Life Asset Managers is…
62. Meeting of the EEA in the European Economic Area
On 21 and 22 November 2024, the EFTA/EU delegation from Switzerland will take part in the 62nd meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee of the European Economic Area (EEA) in…
Strong property market in Aargau shows high prices and low vacancy rates
Prices for residential property and asking rents in the canton of Aargau have risen by 4.6 and 4.7 per cent respectively year-on-year. This is shown by a current barometer from…
Property prices in Aargau continue to rise at an above-average rate
In the canton of Aargau, prices for residential property have risen by 4.6 per cent year-on-year and asking rents by 4.7 per cent. According to the latest property barometer from…