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Real estate prices in Switzerland will continue to rise in 2026. Residential properties in particular, as well as prime commercial space in prime locations, are driven by declining vacancy rates and persistently strong demand. Indirect investments also continue to perform strongly. Institutional and private investors are allocating capital to real estate more actively than they have in years. At the same time, however, the pace of price increases is likely to slow gradually. The reasons for this are outlined below in our overview of the current situation on the real estate market.

After a surprisingly solid start to 2025, the Swiss economy momentum weakened considerably. In 2026, growth is also expected to remain below potential despite low inflation and a somewhat more relaxed tariff environment. Geopolitical and trade policy risks are rising. This raises the question of how resilient Switzerland remains in this environment and where the key opportunities and risks lie. Find out more in our Economic and Market Overview.

Investments in residential property favour high earnings security over an attractive return. Investments in commercial properties, on the other hand, offer good potential in the current climate of growing demand for commercial space and moderate entry opportunities.