The Swiss real estate market enters the final quarter of 2026 on a solid footing. The economy has held up better than expected, and while inflation has edged up, it remains within the Swiss National Bank’s target range. Long-term interest rates have risen since the start of the year, and fixed-rate mortgages have followed suit. Nevertheless, the environment remains attractive for real estate.
Our first topic is the record summer of 2026. How much an apartment suffers in high temperatures depends on the neighborhood, the floor, and the construction method. We show why structural protection is more effective than air conditioning and why the heat factor has so far barely been reflected in prices.
Our second topic is the rental housing market. Vacant rental apartments are scarcer than they have been in years, even in agglomerations and rural areas. We show where the market has tightened, whether construction is happening where housing is lacking, and why the vacancy rate has likely bottomed out even though the shortage persists.
Our latest Outlook Real Estate Market explains why it pays for owners and investors to factor summer heat protection into their next renovation.
Download our outlook now: "Outlook Real Estate Market Q4 2026."
Contact:
Burak Er, Head Research & Advisory Solutions
