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  • SVIT Switzerland with new management

    SVIT Switzerland with new management

    With the handover of the chairmanship from Andreas Ingold to Michel Molinari, SVIT Switzerland has completed a significant generational change. Molinari, previously Vice President and CEO of BLKB Fund Management AG, is thus assuming responsibility for an association with over 2,600 members. At the same time, Cécile Berger-Meyer and David Zumsteg were elected to the presidency. Their predecessors, Andreas Ingold and Jean-Jacques Morard, were made honorary members for their many years of commitment.

    An association on the move
    2024 was an intensive year, with targeted political positioning, strategic projects such as the DACH cooperation and the tenancy law commentary. The successful new edition of “SVITPedia” and a high demand for training have made SVIT Switzerland a dynamic and adaptable organisation. The “eduQua” certification was renewed and training courses and examinations were successfully organised in all parts of the country.

    Strategic clarity and strong operational
    The positive development of the association over the past eight years is due to clear strategic decisions and the professionalisation of structures. The separation of strategy and operations, the introduction of a CEO model and the reorganisation of the Forum, Campus and Summit platforms have created a stable foundation. A strategic action plan for positioning has been developed and is currently being implemented. The aim is to further increase the visibility and effectiveness of the association.

    Political relevance strengthened
    The 2025 Delegates’ Meeting once again demonstrated the growing political relevance of SVIT Switzerland. The delegates approved a motion to no longer conclude sponsorship agreements with Swiss Marketplace Group AG in future. Current contracts will also be cancelled until they expire. The association is thus sending out a signal in favour of independence and clear representation of the industry’s interests.

    Visible, present, consistent
    With its new leadership and strengthened position, SVIT Switzerland aims to further expand its role as a leading professional and industry association. The three strategic pillars of training, politics and networking form the stable foundation for a future-orientated commitment. The Assembly of Delegates as part of the Swiss Real Estate Forum also provided the right stage for this in 2025, with inspiring impulses from personalities from politics, sport and business.

  • Building cooperatives should act more confidently

    Building cooperatives should act more confidently

    Association President Daniel Burri welcomed around 100 delegates and guests to the 13th ordinary delegates’ meeting of Wohnen Schweiz on 20 June at the Landhaus Solothurn, the association of building cooperatives reported in a press release. Everyone agreed that cooperative housing construction is more necessary than ever due to the housing shortage, according to the press release. Those responsible should therefore be “more self-confident”.

    In a video message, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin acknowledged the important role played by non-profit property developers in the creation of affordable housing. Parmelin cited densification, streamlining procedures and the provision of more affordable housing as the key to solving the housing problem. Association President Burri called for “these statements to be followed by concrete action and for the instruments of indirect housing promotion, in particular the Fonds de Roulement, as well as the work of the associations to be strengthened”. In particular, Wohnen Schweiz wants to defend itself against planned cuts to the federal government’s performance agreements with the umbrella organisations.

    The wohnen malters cooperative was honoured with the Swiss Housing Foundation’s recognition award at the delegates’ meeting. The company, which is based in Malters LU, received the award, worth CHF 10,000, for the refurbishment of the Oberfeld property in Malters.

  • Change of management at SVIT Switzerland decided

    Change of management at SVIT Switzerland decided

    The Assembly of Delegates of the SVIT member organisations took place in Lucerne on 20 June 2024. It was decided that Michel Molinari, currently Vice-President of SVIT Switzerland, will take over the office of President from Andreas Ingold in 2025. Jean-Jacques Morard, also Vice-President, will be replaced by Cécile Berger-Meyer. David Zumsteg will succeed Michel Molinari as Vice President. Andreas Dürr will also hand over his seat to Boris Grell in 2026. Last year, Gabriel Schmid was appointed to the Executive Committee as Chief Financial Officer. These new appointments mark the start of a comprehensive change of leadership in the umbrella organisation.

    Decision on sponsorship agreements
    In addition to the elections to the Executive Committee, the delegates voted on motions put forward by SVIT Eastern Switzerland and SVIT Central Switzerland. The motions called for SVIT Switzerland not to conclude any further advertising, sponsorship or other service agreements with Swiss Marketplace Group AG and its organisations. Existing agreements should be cancelled at the end of their contractual terms. The delegates approved these motions, thereby sending a clear signal in favour of a new direction for the association.

    Swiss Real Estate Forum as a supporting event
    The 2024 Delegates’ Meeting was embedded in the Swiss Real Estate Forum (SREF), which took place on the same day. This forum provided a platform for personalities from politics, business and sport, including former Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer and former world goalkeeper Oliver Kahn, to discuss current issues in the property sector.

    With the decisions taken and the change in leadership that has been initiated, SVIT Switzerland is positioning itself for the future and providing important impetus for the further development of the association and the industry as a whole.