Switzerland Property Notebook

Lex Koller, the cantonal exemptions, the workarounds — our editorial read on what foreign buyers can actually buy in Switzerland in 2026.

In June 2026, the Swiss National Bank made a decision that sent shockwaves through the country’s already-strained Swiss Real Estate Market. The SNB cut its policy rate by 25 basis…

Domestic Swiss buyers are losing ground to international demand in their own premium markets. Our editorial read on what the squeeze means.

Switzerland has long been the Fort Knox of luxury real estate. Beautiful, exclusive, and virtually impenetrable to most foreign buyers. For decades, strict ownership laws kept the country’s pristine chalets…

St. Moritz remains the showier of the Engadine's premium markets — and the more international. Our editorial read on the chalet market and its buyers in 2026.

Gstaad remains one of the most discreet premium chalet markets in the Alps. Our editorial read on the chalet market, the buyer profile, and the 2026 picture.

Switzerland's federal capital is also one of its most stable property markets. Our editorial read on Bern's prime neighborhoods and the buyers driving them in 2026.

Lake Geneva's quieter prime market has its own rhythm — our editorial read on Lausanne's property market and how it compares to Geneva and Zurich in 2026.

Basel's pharma-driven economy keeps demand stable while restrictive supply keeps prices firm. Our editorial read on the Basel property market in 2026.

The Geneva real estate market in 2026 ranks among Europe’s most prestigious and tightly regulated property environments. As a global hub for diplomacy, finance, and humanitarian institutions, Geneva draws strong…

Zurich remains one of Europe's tightest premium markets — long waiting lists, restrictive foreign-buyer rules, and persistent shortage of stock. Our read on the city in 2026.