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9 October 2026

Legislative Updates In The Real Estate Sector

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The Swiss real estate sector faces significant regulatory changes with new beneficial ownership transparency and anti-money laundering obligations taking effect in October 2026. Geneva voters will decide on amendments to the LDTR in September 2026, while federal-level revisions to the Lex Koller continue to advance.
Switzerland Real Estate and Construction

The Swiss real estate sector is undergoing several legislative and regulatory developments.

On 1 October 2026, new obligations regarding beneficial ownership transparency and anti-money laundering will come into force (LTPM and AMLA).

As of 27 September 2026, the people of Geneva will vote on an amendment to the LDTR, while the revision of the Lex Koller continues to progress at federal level.

Our Real Estate attorneys, Charlotte Vermeil and Giulia Piermartiri, provide an update on these key developments and their practical implications: read the full article in French.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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