Rental market stagnates, cantons slip into the red
In Switzerland, asking rents remained virtually unchanged in July 2026, although they fell in 15 cantons. The national index remained at 134 points. This reflects a noticeable summer lull, whilst…
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Geneva’s environmental labels are losing their impact on building sites
In Geneva, new neighbourhoods and buildings are increasingly being awarded green certifications. Yet it is precisely at the stage where materials are used and emissions are generated that oversight remains…
Affordable holiday flats remain scarce in the Alps
Evolène and Goms top the list of the most affordable Alpine destinations analysed for 2026. According to UBS, prices for holiday homes there stand at 6,600 and 6,700 Swiss francs…
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Geneva Rent Hike Case Ends Before the Federal Supreme Court
In Geneva, a landlord failed in his attempt to have a rent—which had quadrupled following unauthorized renovations—recognized as a permissible luxury rent. The Federal Supreme Court upheld the order to…
Geneva authorities are insisting on clear rules
The USPI Geneva has accompanied its 2025 annual report with a clear call to action for policymakers and the administration. The association highlights 320,000 properties under management, 650 million Swiss…
Romandie presents its housing market by sub-region
A new map tool from Barnes Suisse reveals the price differences in the housing market in French-speaking Switzerland. It highlights, in particular, how significantly the resale, new-build and luxury sectors…
Geneva is allocating 1.25 billion for 300 refurbishment projects
The Canton of Geneva plans to renovate around 300 particularly energy-intensive public buildings by 2038. The programme is allocating 1.25 billion Swiss francs to those properties that account for the…
Zurich and Lausanne are strengthening their tech profiles
According to the Swiss Deep Tech Report 2026, 63 per cent of Swiss venture capital is channelled into deep tech. For Zurich, Lausanne and Basel, this reinforces their role as…
Realignment of a former weapons range takes shape
The canton of Vaud can begin planning for the future police academy on the Moudon weapons range, as the canton and the federal government have signed a letter of intent…
Restoration brings Eaumorte Bridge back into the townscape
MAULINI SA has completed the restoration of the Eaumorte Bridge. The mid-19th century bridge is one of the oldest in the canton of Geneva and was in need of renovation.…
La Rasude Lausanne
The city of Lausanne is publishing the plan for the La Rasude district, marking the start of the next stage of one of its most important transformation projects. A new…
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Digital twin makes the invisible visible
ETH Zurich is taking heritage conservation into a new era with AI and extended reality (XR). Its "Heritage" project is turning Notre-Dame Cathedral in Lausanne into a model for sustainable…
Geneva’s housing policy under pressure
Geneva's LDTR law is one of the strictest housing protection models in Switzerland. A new study shows that although the regulation safeguards existing rents, it exacerbates the housing shortage, with…
Geneva location under pressure
The international presence in Geneva is at a turning point. Global shifts, digital upheavals and financial uncertainties are challenging the resilience of the location. But this is precisely where the…
Parliament approves new IOM headquarters in Geneva
Despite the announced job cuts, the Swiss parliament is supporting the demolition and new construction of the IOM headquarters in Geneva with an interest-free loan of CHF 44.7 million. The…
More inflows to Valais, losses in Zurich and Vaud
Almost 38,000 companies relocated within Switzerland in 2024. In the cantonal competition, Valais recorded the largest net increase in companies, followed by Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Fribourg. Zurich, Vaud and Lucerne…
Historic spa centres in the canton of Vaud sustainably renovated
The canton of Vaud has successfully completed the renovation of five historic spa buildings, thereby setting an example for the preservation of cultural heritage while at the same time adapting…
New data centre in Geneva feeds waste heat into the district heating network
Cloud provider INFOMANIAK has put a new data centre into operation in Geneva. It converts 100 per cent of waste heat into heating energy. The facility thus sets new standards…