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In Switzerland, the short-term rental of private living space has become increasingly widespread, with Airbnb being the most frequently used platform.

Per 1. Oktober 2025 treten gewisse formale Änderungen für Mietzinserhöhungen in Kraft:

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The Swiss fund market holds significant importance in asset management and the distribution of collective investment schemes.

The Swiss real estate sector faces significant regulatory changes with new beneficial ownership transparency and anti-money laundering obligations taking effect in October 2026. Geneva voters will decide on amendments to the LDTR in September 2026, while federal-level revisions to the Lex Koller continue to advance.

The Swiss real estate market has recently shifted, with institutional investors like pension funds and insurance companies largely stepping back and acting more as sellers than buyers...

At its meeting of 20 June 2018, the Federal Council decided to waive the originally planned revision of the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad ("Lex Koller").

Real estate transactions in Switzerland are complex and multifaceted, requiring a solid grasp of relevant laws, procedures, and risks. This article offers an brief overview of the sector, which ranges from residential and luxury property sales to the transfer of full real estate portfolios.

Die Vernehmlassung zur Verschärfung der Lex Koller verzögert sich. Die ursprünglich für Juni 2025 angekündigte Vernehmlassung soll neu im April 2026 eröffnet werden.

Egal, ob Sie zum ersten Mal in Italien eine Immobilie kaufen oder bereits Erfahrung gesammelt haben – dieser kostenlose Leitfaden bietet Ihnen klare, umfassende Informationen...

Die IMMO26 war für uns ein voller Erfolg! Wir blicken auf zwei rundum gelungene Tage zurück – mit vielen spannenden Gesprächen, wertvollen Begegnungen und einem inspirierenden Austausch

A reform of the Swiss contractual law effective January 1, 2026, will strengthen protections for buyers in real estate sales and construction contracts. The law introduces a mandatory minimum period of 60 days...

On March 10, 2017, the goverment opened the consultation process ending on June 30, 2017, by presenting the draft legislation.

Bär & Karrer, a Swiss law firm, provides comprehensive legal services and business solutions. Contact their Zurich office for expert assistance with legal matters, or reach out through their online inquiry form for personalized support.

This article examines the key role of the investment agreement in real estate investment clubs, exploring how such agreements formalize each investor's irrevocable funding commitment, regulate capital calls, governance rights, investor protections and exit mechanisms. Particular attention is given to the need for a detailed investment project, effective investor involvement, limited warranties, liquidity planning and equal treatment among investors, while ensuring the structure does not qualify

First, the acquisition of residential real property in Switzerland is restricted for foreign individuals and companies, although exceptions apply, such as for citizens of the European Union.

Am 1. November 2025 treten im Kanton Basel-Stadt Änderungen beim Wohnraumschutz in Kraft. Neben Anpassungen bei der Organisation...