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EY Trend Barometer Real Estate Investment Market Switzerland 2026
Investors in Switzerland are focusing on residential real estate and increasingly relying on artificial intelligence.
Findings from the report:
- 95% expect transaction activity to increase, while 69% expect inflows of international capital.
- Nine out of ten (94%) see increasing pressure to invest in ESG. 84% confirm the relevance of returns, while 93% question the added value of labels.
- According to 90% of respondents, simplifying and digitalising building permit procedures and accelerating objection processes are key to stimulating new construction activity.
- Almost two-thirds (61%) expect lower office prices at secondary locations, 68% at shopping centers and Prime remains stable (77%).
- 75% of respondents see digitalization and AI as drivers in their day-to-day business operations, but only 16% actively use them.
- With 100% agreement (2025: 97%), demographic trends further consolidate their leading position among the megatrends of the Swiss real estate market in 2026.
Authors:
Daniel Zaugg
Erik Ganz
Publication:
10 Mar 2026
Language:
German, French
Number of pages:
44
Document type:
Report
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