August 12, 2025|
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|4 months agoSwiss 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 house prices surged by 7.4% year-on-year as of August 2025.
- Apartment prices in Switzerland increased by 4.2% year-on-year.
- Banks have captured 67% of the mortgage market share, a 12% increase from the previous year.
- Home buyers are shifting preference toward medium-term mortgages (5-9 years) and variable interest rates.
By The Numbers
7.4%
Year-on-year increase in house prices
67%
Bank market share of mortgages
3.4%
House price increase in H1 2025
12%
Increase in bank mortgage market share
They Said
"In the first half of the year, prices for houses rose by an average of 3.4% across Switzerland and for flats by 2.4%."
"Momentum increased across Switzerland due to high demand and low interest rates."