Switzerland: Real Estate

Switzerland's Construction, Engineering & Materials sector faces profound structural challenges including elevated financing costs, intense price competition, skilled labor shortages, and rising sustainability requirements. Analysis of Swiss stock exchange listed firms reveals that companies explicitly addressing disruption factors in their annual reports demonstrate stronger financial performance, with technological and environmental disruption emerging as the most significant transformation drivers at 71%

Sanierungs-und Abbruchkündigungen stehen im Spannungsfeld zwischen Eigentümerinteressen und Mieterschutz – auf beiden Seiten lauern rechtliche Fallstricke.

Switzerland's Federal Council proposes a stricter Lex Koller that would subject listed real estate funds, SICAVs, and real estate companies to authorization requirements for the first time. The reform aims to address housing shortage concerns but faces criticism for treating capital market investments like direct land ownership, raising questions about enforceability, proportionality, and unintended consequences for the financial center.

Per 1. Januar 2026 ist das revidierte Gewährleistungsrecht des Schweizer Obligationenrechts (OR) in Kraft getreten.

The Bern Financial Services Agreement (BFSA) between Switzerland and the United Kingdom is scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2026 and establish...

Following our joint session of the two GGI Practice Groups Global Mobility Solutions and Real Estate during the GGI World Conference in Zurich, speakers have briefly wrapped up their contents...

Rejet des conclusions civiles en lien avec une violation des règles de l'art de construire

In Switzerland, the short-term rental of private living space has become increasingly widespread, with Airbnb being the most frequently used platform.

Ab 1. Januar 2026 gilt für die Rüge von Mängeln an Grundstücken und unbeweglichen Werken neu zwingend eine Rügefrist von mindestens 60 Tagen.