September 5, 2025|
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|3 months agoHousing 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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- Swiss housing market is experiencing a severe supply shortage
- Building permits have decreased by approximately one-third since 2016
- Legal appeals and opposition are major factors in delaying housing projects
- Switzerland's Spatial Planning Act restricts land rezoning for construction
By The Numbers
3-5%
Expected annual rent increase
33%
Decline in building permits since 2016
They Said
"Advertised rents are likely to climb by 3–5% annually"