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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.

The global economy faces uncertainty from geopolitical risks and inflation, prompting central banks to ease policies while investors seek real assets for stability. Switzerland’s economy remains stable, but external risks could impact growth.

The previous two years were eventful, to say the least, for real estate markets. Most economies have now reopened and are actively employing strategies of “living with COVID”.

How can it be that western nations have imposed a drastic lockdown and mobilised vast resources to provide temporary support, yet the economy remains firmly rooted to the spot?