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Swiss Property Market Continues Upward Trend with Focus on Owner-Occupied Flats

Latest real estate index shows 0.5% monthly increase in owner-occupied flat prices, highlighting ongoing housing market pressure.

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Swiss Property Market Continues Upward Trend with Focus on Owner-Occupied Flats

04:00 PM·economy

Swiss Property Market Defies Global Trends with Continued Price Growth

Swiss residential property prices show resilience with owner-occupied flats rising 5.2% annually, while single-family homes maintain steady values despite global market uncertainties.

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Swiss Property Market Defies Global Trends with Continued Price Growth

08:00 AM·housing

Study: Urban Densification Could House 2 Million More Swiss

Research shows densifying 30% of Swiss urban areas could solve housing crisis while preserving 70% of existing urban space.

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Study: Urban Densification Could House 2 Million More Swiss

04:00 PM·housing

Urban Densification Could House 2 Million More Swiss Residents

Think tank study reveals 30% of urban areas could be developed to address housing shortage without expanding building zones

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Urban Densification Could House 2 Million More Swiss Residents

12:00 PM·real estate

Swiss Property Sector Confidence Reaches Record High

Real estate sentiment index hits all-time peak as industry expects significant price increases across all regions

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Swiss Property Sector Confidence Reaches Record High

08:00 AM·housing

Housing Crisis Deepens: Swiss Vacancy Rate Hits Critical 1%

Switzerland's housing shortage reaches critical levels as vacancy rates drop to 1%, with particular pressure in Vaud and Geneva regions, affecting affordable housing accessibility.

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Housing Crisis Deepens: Swiss Vacancy Rate Hits Critical 1%

04:00 PM·housing

Swiss Housing Crisis Deepens as Vacancy Rate Hits Critical Low

Federal Housing Office warns of worsening housing shortage in Switzerland, with vacancy rates dropping to 1% and first-time buyers increasingly priced out of the market.

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Swiss Housing Crisis Deepens as Vacancy Rate Hits Critical Low

12:00 PM·housing

Swiss Housing Crisis Deepens as Rental Property Availability Plummets

New data reveals severe shortage of available homes across Switzerland, with major cities experiencing record low vacancy rates

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Swiss Housing Crisis Deepens as Rental Property Availability Plummets

08:00 AM·housing

Housing Crisis Intensifies as Swiss Vacancy Rate Hits 1%

Switzerland's housing shortage worsens for fifth consecutive year, with only 48,000 vacant homes nationwide, particularly affecting urban centers.

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Housing Crisis Intensifies as Swiss Vacancy Rate Hits 1%

08:00 AM·housing

Swiss Housing Vacancy Rate Drops to 1%

Switzerland's housing market tightens as vacancy rates fall to 1%, with Geneva recording lowest rate at 0.34%, indicating growing housing pressure in urban areas.

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04:00 PM·housing

Swiss Housing Vacancy Rate Hits 1% Amid Growing Shortage

Switzerland's housing crisis deepens as national vacancy rate falls to 1%, with Geneva recording lowest availability at 0.34% and significant declines in 19 cantons.

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Swiss Housing Vacancy Rate Hits 1% Amid Growing Shortage

08:00 AM·housing

Housing Crisis Deepens: Swiss Rents Expected to Rise 3-5% Annually

Federal Housing Office warns of substantial rent increases in coming years as housing demand continues to outpace supply in Switzerland.

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Housing Crisis Deepens: Swiss Rents Expected to Rise 3-5% Annually

12:00 PM·housing

Swiss Tenants to Benefit from Historic Interest Rate Drop

Mortgage reference rate decrease to 1.25% triggers potential rent reductions, marking significant development in Swiss housing market.

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Swiss Tenants to Benefit from Historic Interest Rate Drop

12:00 PM·politics

Swiss Government Advances Plan to Abolish Imputed Rental Value

Finance Minister backs parliamentary proposal to eliminate imputed rental value taxation, aiming to reduce private debt and simplify federal tax system.

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Swiss Government Advances Plan to Abolish Imputed Rental Value

04:00 PM·housing

Swiss People's Party Proposes Housing Priority for Citizens

Right-wing initiative seeks referendum on prioritizing Swiss citizens and long-term residents for Zurich housing access amid market pressures.

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Swiss People's Party Proposes Housing Priority for Citizens

12:00 PM·economy

Swiss Real Estate Market Defies Global Trends with 7.4% Price Surge

Swiss housing prices continue their upward trajectory with houses rising 7.4% year-on-year, while apartments increased by 4.2%, driven by sustained demand and low interest rates.

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Swiss Real Estate Market Defies Global Trends with 7.4% Price Surge

08:00 AM·natural disaster

Brienz Exodus: 25 Households Face Voluntary Relocation Amid Landslide Threat

In a first for Switzerland, twenty-five households prepare to leave Brienz village due to increasing landslide risks, raising questions about compensation and future policies.

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Brienz Exodus: 25 Households Face Voluntary Relocation Amid Landslide Threat

04:00 PM·natural disasters

Brienz Residents Face Historic Evacuation as Landslide Threat Intensifies

Twenty-five households prepare for Switzerland's first preventive relocation due to increasing landslide risks, raising questions about climate adaptation and property rights.

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