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Successful portfolio rotation: SF Urban Properties Ltd focuses on Zurich and Basel
04.11.2025

Successful portfolio rotation: SF Urban Properties Ltd focuses on Zurich and Basel

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
As announced, SF Urban Properties Ltd (SFUP) largely completed its portfolio rotation in the year 2025. This involved the targeted sale of properties outside the cities of Zurich and Basel.
Sustainably Leased, Strategically Expanded – SF Retail Properties Fund Continues to Grow
04.11.2025

Sustainably Leased, Strategically Expanded – SF Retail Properties Fund Continues to Grow

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Retail Properties Fund can look back on a successful development: The successful start of leasing at the Dorfstrasse Schöftland centre shows how sustainably planned construction projects are met with a great response. In addition, long-term leases have been signed at several locations, further consolidating the fund's position in the Switzerland market. With the planned capital increase in the fourth quarter of 2025, the fund is also laying the foundation for further growth and future-oriented portfolio expansion.
Building with Foresight, Managing with (Artificial) Intelligence: How AST SRE is Shaping the Future
04.11.2025

Building with Foresight, Managing with (Artificial) Intelligence: How AST SRE is Shaping the Future

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Sustainability
Sustainability manifests itself in many ways: from well-thought-out densification in urban areas to digital innovation in management.
AST Swiss Real Estate Investment Foundation successfully implements both. Modern, energy-efficient living space is being created in Zurich's Kreis 4 district, while a pilot project with ECCO2 Solutions AG demonstrates how artificial intelligence helps to save energy and reduce emissions. In addition, the SFP Investment Foundation is raising capital for the SFP AST Swiss Real Estate investment group in the fourth quarter of 2025 with a target volume of around CHF 200 million.
SF Commercial Properties Fund Focuses on Biodiversity and Long-term Success
04.11.2025

SF Commercial Properties Fund Focuses on Biodiversity and Long-term Success

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Sustainability
With a new flowering meadow and insect house in Möhlin, the SF Commercial Properties Fund is strengthening biodiversity right on its doorstep and sending a clear signal about its commitment to sustainability.
At the same time, the Commercial Fund has recorded several successful lease renewals and new additions in Buchs, which will secure the Quality of location in the long term.
Where Life Flourishes: How the SF Sustainable Property Fund is Driving Sustainable Development from Arnegg to Ronchetto
04.11.2025

Where Life Flourishes: How the SF Sustainable Property Fund is Driving Sustainable Development from Arnegg to Ronchetto

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Life has returned to Arnegg with the new village square – the apartments are almost fully let, and tenants are equally impressed by the concept.
Renovation is also progressing rapidly in the Ronchetto district: the first flats are ready for occupancy and demand is high.
Switzerland's real estate market: Direct real estate investments
15.05.2025

Switzerland's real estate market: Direct real estate investments

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The Outlook for Switzerland's real estate investments remains promising. The recent interest rate cut by the SNB has a supportive effect and strengthens positive expectations.
Switzerland real estate stocks hold their own in an active capital market environment despite global volatility
15.05.2025

Switzerland real estate stocks hold their own in an active capital market environment despite global volatility

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Compared to the global or US equity markets (MSCI World Index- 1.4%, S&P 500 -5.1% as at the end of April), Switzerland's property stocks were able to confirm their "safe haven" status.
SF Urban Properties Ltd – long-term contracts in property at Zeltweg 67 in Zurich
18.12.2024

SF Urban Properties Ltd – long-term contracts in property at Zeltweg 67 in Zurich

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
No fewer than three contract extensions of 15 years each were realised in the portfolio of SF Urban Properties Ltd, more precisely in the property at Zeltweg 67 in Zurich.
SF Commercial Properties Fund – Sustainable modernisations successfully implemented in various properties
17.12.2024

SF Commercial Properties Fund – Sustainable modernisations successfully implemented in various properties

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Commercial Properties Fund has realised a number of sustainability projects. In St. Gallen, the facade, windows and roof were partially renovated, and the oil heating in Lyss and St. Gallen was replaced by district heating. In addition, a photovoltaic system was put into operation in St. Gallen, while the use of roof space for another system is being examined in Langenthal.
SF Retail Properties Fund – Successful property acquisition: Attractive retail cluster in Oftringen AG ensures sustainable growth
17.12.2024

SF Retail Properties Fund – Successful property acquisition: Attractive retail cluster in Oftringen AG ensures sustainable growth

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Retail Properties Fund is expanding its portfolio and has acquired two retail properties in Oftringen AG at Nordstrasse 16/18. The attractive tenant structure with Lidl, Fressnapf, KFC, PureGym and Polo Motorrad is an ideal fit for the portfolio strategy. The two buildings are located directly next to the A1 motorway exit in the attractive retail cluster of Oftringen AG. The complex has 44 outdoor parking spaces and 101 car parking spaces, making it easily accessible for customers.
Letting is not everything
19.11.2024

Letting is not everything

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Maintaining the existing tenant base provides the basis for high tenant satisfaction and sustainable property management. A partnership-based relationship enables problems and new needs to be recognised at an early stage and constructive solutions to be found. In the commercial real estate segment, this aspect is particularly important and optimises the results for all parties involved.
The SF Sustainable Property Fund - expansion of the portfolio and further optimizations
07.10.2024

The SF Sustainable Property Fund - expansion of the portfolio and further optimizations

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Sustainable Property Fund invests in real estate assets and projects throughout Switzerland. The main focus of the real estate fund is on residential use. The fund systematically and gradually optimises properties regarding defined sustainability criteria (ESG) during the holding period.
Environmental and economic sustainability in the SF Commercial Properties Fund
07.10.2024

Environmental and economic sustainability in the SF Commercial Properties Fund

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Commercial Properties Fund further improved the quality of its portfolio by extending leases for a total of 4,000 square meters in the first half of 2024, thus minimising the vacancy risk. The SF Commercial Properties Fund has an attractive portfolio thanks to stable and index-linked letting.
SF Urban Properties Ltd - MINERVA, living in the Hirslandenquartier
07.10.2024

SF Urban Properties Ltd - MINERVA, living in the Hirslandenquartier

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
SF Urban Properties Ltd invests in investment properties and condominium project developments. The sale of condominium projects generates additional income, which is reinvested in the existing investment portfolio on the one hand and enables the company to distribute dividends on the other. The company is currently realizing four condominium projects, including the MINERVA project in Zurich.
Successful growth of the SFP AST Swiss Real Estate investment group
07.10.2024

Successful growth of the SFP AST Swiss Real Estate investment group

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Four properties with a market value of CHF 87.13 million were already integrated in the first half of the year. This growth enabled the Zurich region to be increased to 31% in line with the strategy. Further properties with a volume of CHF 70.0 million have been linked up and will be integrated into the investment group in the second half of the year.
SF Retail Properties Fund - Capital increase and transactions
07.10.2024

SF Retail Properties Fund - Capital increase and transactions

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Thanks to this issue, the fund received new money amounting to the maximum gross amount of CHF 40.9 million. The new money from the additional shares will be used for the further expansion of the real estate portfolio, to develop the potential of existing properties, to repay interest-bearing debt and for new acquisitions.
“Housing for all is barrier-free - adaptable”
07.10.2024

“Housing for all is barrier-free - adaptable”

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
On September 5, 2024, Bruno Kurz presented three theses under the moderation of the architecture magazine Hochparterre on the topic of obstacle-free, adaptable housing as a possible new standard for residential construction. Why has this concept, which has been around for over 30 years, not gained universal acceptance in the planning world since then? One answer that has emerged is that the concept is often reduced to the SIA 500 standard.
Successful growth of the SFP AST Swiss Real Estate investment group
02.07.2024

Successful growth of the SFP AST Swiss Real Estate investment group

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Four properties with a market value of CHF 87.13 million were already integrated in the first half of the year. This growth enabled the Zurich region to be increased to 31% in line with the strategy. Further properties with a volume of CHF 70.0 million have been linked up and will be integrated into the investment group in the second half of the year.
Lease extensions of around 4,000 square meters in the SF Commercial Properties Fund
02.07.2024

Lease extensions of around 4,000 square meters in the SF Commercial Properties Fund

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Commercial Properties Fund further improved the quality of its portfolio by extending leases for a total of 4,000 square meters in the first half of 2024, thus minimising the vacancy risk. The SF Commercial Properties Fund has an attractive portfolio thanks to stable and index-linked letting.
The capital increase of the SF Retail Properties Fund was successfully completed
02.07.2024

The capital increase of the SF Retail Properties Fund was successfully completed

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Thanks to this issue, the fund received new money amounting to the maximum gross amount of CHF 40.9 million. The new money from the additional shares will be used for the further expansion of the real estate portfolio, to develop the potential of existing properties, to repay interest-bearing debt and for new acquisitions.
The SF Sustainable Property Fund systematically and gradually optimises properties during the holiding period
02.07.2024

The SF Sustainable Property Fund systematically and gradually optimises properties during the holiding period

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Sustainable Property Fund invests in real estate assets and projects throughout Switzerland. The main focus of the real estate fund is on residential use. The fund systematically and gradually optimises properties regarding defined sustainability criteria (ESG) during the holding period.
Market for Rental Apartments: Clarity about Accessory Charges
21.05.2024

Market for Rental Apartments: Clarity about Accessory Charges

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Project development
Since the sharp change in direction by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in June 2022, the market for rental apartments has seen dramatic developments. The SNB increased the benchmark interest rate for the first time in 15 years in an effort to curb rising inflation and general price pressure. Since 2023 landlords have therefore been increasing rents for tenants in line with the moves in the reference interest rate.
Climate Change in the Transaction Market
16.04.2024

Climate Change in the Transaction Market

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Project development Sustainability
ESG criteria are steadily gaining in importance in the real estate market, especially when it comes to investment properties. Demand is rising for sustainable property solutions that are equally attractive, both environmentally and economically. Real estate projects that promote energy efficiency, make careful use of resources and offer healthy living spaces are finding increasing favour.
Improvement of sustainability targets, GRESB assessment and tenant satisfaction through tenant survey
15.01.2024

Improvement of sustainability targets, GRESB assessment and tenant satisfaction through tenant survey

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Real estate funds Project development
What is the best way for property owners to meet tenants’ requirements in terms of convenience, organisation and sustainability? In order to cover these factors and offer tenants the most comfortable living conditions possible, a broad-based tenant survey was carried out by the SF Sustainable Property Fund in the first half of 2023.
Energy transition: focus on HCIs using a practical case from our portfolio
22.11.2023

Energy transition: focus on HCIs using a practical case from our portfolio

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Sustainability Project development
The canton of Geneva is currently debating whether the GEAK standard established in Switzerland should be used in future to reduce CO2 emissions in buildings instead of the heat consumption index (IDC) currently in use. Philippe Bach, Asset Manager Real Estate Direct, explains which solutions are possible within IDC and GEAK using the example of a property in the portfolio.
Construction projects: Refurbishment in occupied condition
18.10.2023

Construction projects: Refurbishment in occupied condition

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Real estate funds
In the current article, Markus Karl, Head Construction Manager Real Estate Direct at Swiss Finance & Property Funds Ltd, uses two construction projects in the SF Sustainable Property Fund to illustrate the challenges that arise when renovating a building while it is still occupied. He also describes in a clear manner the regulatory hurdles that have to be overcome in such a project.
Neighbourhood development: modern, sustainable and profitable
22.08.2023

Neighbourhood development: modern, sustainable and profitable

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Expectations of modern-day living spaces are continuously rising. Not only have the needs of tenants changed, but so have those of investors and society. The following article explains what should be kept in mind for sustainable neighbourhood development, and provides examples of successful implementation.
Citius, altius, fortius – are commercial rental contracts Olympian in nature?
12.05.2023

Citius, altius, fortius – are commercial rental contracts Olympian in nature?

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
“Faster, Higher, Stronger”, or “citius, altius, fortius” in Latin – this is the Olympic motto. And we can certainly ascribe Olympian qualities to commercial rental contracts. They contain more comprehensive and ambitious conditions than the standard rental contracts for residential properties. In particular, the fast and extensive adjustment of rents to inflation seems to be setting a record in these times of rising inflation.
Successful transactions for SFP AST Swiss Real Estate
08.03.2023

Successful transactions for SFP AST Swiss Real Estate

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Project development
The pipeline for the current capital raise by SFP AST Swiss Real Estate, which will close on 21 March 2023, continues to be integrated. The incoming new funds are being invested immediately and the intention is to keep the borrowing ratio low.
Rising financing costs pose new challenge to real estate funds
22.02.2023

Rising financing costs pose new challenge to real estate funds

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After many years of constantly falling interest rates and the option to sometimes borrow capital at negative interest rates, rising borrowing costs are now confronting real estate funds with new challenges – and investors with new risks.
Successful investment group SFP AST Swiss Real Estate with continued record low vacancy rates
21.12.2022

Successful investment group SFP AST Swiss Real Estate with continued record low vacancy rates

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SFP AST Swiss Real Estate investment group is invested in core and core-plus properties throughout Switzerland.
Increase in the fixed lease term in the SF Retail Properties Fund
20.12.2022

Increase in the fixed lease term in the SF Retail Properties Fund

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Retail Properties Fund invests in properties with retail space throughout Switzerland and exploits the potential to continuously increase the value of the portfolio through prudent and sustainable portfolio management.
SF Sustainable Property Fund: Annual review 2022
16.12.2022

SF Sustainable Property Fund: Annual review 2022

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Sustainable Property Fund is able to further improve the portfolio in a challenging environment, thus continuing the positive performance of previous years.
The importance of the total expense ratio (TER) when making investment decisions
13.12.2022

The importance of the total expense ratio (TER) when making investment decisions

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The TER has become a much more relevant factor in investment decisions, and it has become much easier to compare the figures for different peers thanks to efforts undertaken by the self-regulating industry associations to bring about standardised definitions and harmonisation. Improvements in efficiency, as reflected by lower TERs, can be largely attributed to the degression of fixed costs such as accounting, marketing, foundation board fees and bank charges.
SFUP: Strong operating performance in the second half of 2022
08.12.2022

SFUP: Strong operating performance in the second half of 2022

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
SF Urban Properties Ltd is sticking to its summer forecast of a strong result for the year as a whole. This is due to successful lets and important progress on development projects.
Successful new lets for the SF Commercial Properties Fund
16.11.2022

Successful new lets for the SF Commercial Properties Fund

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Commercial Properties Fund owns commercial properties throughout Switzerland, with a focus on logistics, warehousing, business, industrial and manufacturing buildings in locations with outstanding transport connections.
Culture and hospitality at the Walzwerk site
27.10.2022

Culture and hospitality at the Walzwerk site

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Since the Walzwerk site was acquired by the real estate company SF Urban Properties Ltd (SFUP) in 2017, SFUP has been pursuing its vision to expand the site by developing the former industrial quarter. At the same time, new tenants from a variety of fields are to complement the existing businesses. This article provides a brief overview of the past, current and planned future development work at the site, and also reveals what activities are raising the Walzwerk site’s profile outside Münchenstein and Arlesheim.
Residential or commercial?
24.05.2022

Residential or commercial?

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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.
Analyses and assessments of Zurich's market for office space
21.02.2022

Analyses and assessments of Zurich's market for office space

Financial market Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Real Estate Investments Indirect Switzerland Project development
This article looks at figures relating to Zurich's market for office space based on an analysis and evaluation of data from the City of Zurich's Statistics Office.
Biodiversity – using synergies and creating added value
24.11.2021

Biodiversity – using synergies and creating added value

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Project development
The call for sustainability in the real estate sector has been considerable for some time. This is clear from the fact that more and more companies are publicising their CO2 reduction paths for the coming decades.
Direct Real Estate - Tenant Relations in Asset Management
20.10.2020

Direct Real Estate - Tenant Relations in Asset Management

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The work of an asset manager could not be more varied. You are asked to handle a vast array of tasks in connection with the organisation and management of a real estate portfolio and entrusted with a great deal of responsibility at an operating level. One aspect of an asset manager’s work that is important but often underestimated is tenant relations, the details and relevance of which are discussed below.