July 1, 2025|
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|5 months agoConstruction Delays Plague Swiss Housing: Appeals System Under Scrutiny
Study reveals objections and appeals are primary obstacles in residential construction, affecting 60% of projects amid housing shortage concerns.
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- Objections and appeals are identified as the primary obstacles to residential construction in Switzerland.
- Abusive objections are reportedly used to coerce or blackmail developers.
- There is a consensus that planning and authorization processes are inefficient.
By The Numbers
61%
of developers cite appeals as a major obstacle
60%
of developers cite objections as a major obstacle
37%
of developers cite spatial planning requirements as a major hurdle
440
residential property developers surveyed
They Said
"It is too easy to prevent or delay residential construction projects by taking legal action."