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25 Articles Updated: 13.10.2026 Focus: Switzerland
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Property news from Switzerland

Property news can help identify market changes early. Headlines should always be considered in relation to the region, period and your personal housing situation rather than viewed in isolation.

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125 ArticlesNews, analysis and context on the Swiss property and housing market. 2Read the latest newsExplore practical guides to renting, buying, living and property finance. 3Assess the newsFocus: Switzerland 4Frequently asked questions about property newsThese answers explain how to interpret market reports, interest-rate news and housing data for your own decisions.
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Airbnb Switzerland: Where the 90-day rule applies – short-term rental rules 2026

Switzerland has no nationwide 90-day Airbnb rule: Geneva generally limits the short-term letting of an entire home to 90 days per year, Lucerne applies a 90-day cap to certain residential premises, while Vaud uses more than 90 days as a permit threshold for certain former rental homes. Zurich has followed a different model since 1 September 2026 – this guide compares the current rules and what tenants and owners should check before offering short-term accommodation.

Updated: 02.09.2026
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Sihlcity Zurich: UBS plans 43 new apartments on the roof

Forty-three new rental apartments are planned on top of Sihlcity in Zurich-Wiedikon. The building application published on 21 August 2026 proposes two additional storeys on the Sigma and Tau buildings; most homes are expected to have 3.5 rooms and to target the upper market segment. Media reports cite 2028 as the planned construction start, but the current project has not yet reached final approval.

Updated: 25.08.2026
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Airbnb in Zurich is being restricted: What the new ruling means for tenants, landlords and the housing market

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has upheld Zurich’s new rules aimed at stopping ordinary homes from being permanently converted into Airbnb accommodation and business apartments. Occasional home sharing is affected far less than professionally operated short-term housing – and the often-mentioned 90-night limit is not part of this court ruling.

Updated: 08.08.2026
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Why did UrbanHome join the SwissMLS network?

UrbanHome has been part of SwissMLS since 19 May 2026. The move is a strategic step towards a more open and collaborative Swiss real-estate market: agencies can distribute properties through a shared multi-portal network, while searchers on UrbanHome can benefit from broader professional inventory.

Updated: 08.08.2026
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Find a replacement tenant for free: UrbanHome vs Homegate in 2026

Tenants moving out before the regular termination date want to find a suitable replacement tenant quickly and without extra listing fees. UrbanHome lets private users list free of charge without registration; on Homegate, the Classic replacement-tenant listing is free for one week, and Homegate states that during this free week only TenantPlus members can contact the advertiser.

Updated: 07.08.2026
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Where are vacant homes still available? The 2026 vacancy ranking

Finding a home has become harder across much of Switzerland, but major differences remain between cantons. This ranking shows where vacancy was most recently comparatively high, where almost every property disappears immediately, and which early 2026 cantonal figures point to further tightening.

Updated: 06.08.2026
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Installing air conditioning in Switzerland: Permits, costs and rules for tenants and owners

A permanently installed air-conditioning system can cool overheated rooms effectively, but in Switzerland it is not a simple plug-and-play project: depending on the canton and municipality, a building permit, energy and noise evidence, and requirements concerning the façade and refrigerants may apply. Tenants need the landlord’s written consent for structural alterations, while condominium owners must also observe the regulations and decisions of the owners’ association.

Updated: 30.07.2026
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Million-pound potential in the property: What homeowners should know

Many Swiss plots with detached houses contain unused development reserves that can significantly increase the value of a property. Extensions, additional storeys, extra apartments, subdivision of the plot or a replacement building are only possible, however, when the building regulations, access, easements and financial viability all fit together. Homeowners should therefore have the actual development potential assessed before renovating, selling, transferring the property to heirs or signing a contract with a property developer.

Updated: 30.07.2026
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Step by step

How to assess property news

A structured assessment helps distinguish headlines from developments that matter over the longer term.

1

Define the topic and region

Clarify whether the report concerns rents, purchase prices, interest rates, regulation or a particular region.

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Check the source and period

Review the publisher, data basis, survey period and whether the figures are nominal or prepared for comparison.

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Assess the implications

Consider whether the development actually affects your region, housing type, financing or planned decision.

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Draw a practical conclusion

Combine current reports with long-term data, regional comparisons and your personal situation.

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Frequently asked questions about property news

These answers explain how to interpret market reports, interest-rate news and housing data for your own decisions.

4FAQ

Consider the region, period, data source and basis for comparison. A national trend may look very different locally, and a short-term change does not automatically indicate a long-term trend.

Relevant topics include asking rents, vacancy rates, the reference interest rate, service charges, housing supply and regulatory changes.

Buyers should pay particular attention to mortgage rates, price trends, supply, construction activity, affordability and regional economic developments.

A single report should be only one part of the decision. Combine current news with long-term data, regional comparisons and your personal financial situation.

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