Swiss property prices continued to rise in 2025

Owner-occupied property market 2025: flats significantly more expensive, houses moderate Keystone-SDA

Asking prices for owner-occupied apartments rose significantly in Switzerland last year. Inflation was less pronounced for single-family homes.

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Nationwide, prices for condominiums rose by 4.2% year-on-year. Single-family homes recorded a more moderate increase of 2.6%. This is according to the ImmoScout24 purchase index, compiled jointly with the property consultancy IAZI. It measures advertised property prices.

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According to market observers, the main drivers of the trend were low mortgage interest rates and the impending abolition of the imputed rental value. This makes home ownership more attractive than renting.

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At the same time, there was a noticeable increase in the supply of single-family homes, particularly due to additional older buildings, according to the report. The supply of condominiums, on the other hand, remained stable. Around two thirds of advertised owner-occupied homes were condominiums in 2025.

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There were marked regional differences. Above-average price increases and high price levels were recorded in the greater Zurich region and central Switzerland, where price increases were more than 30% above the Swiss average in some cases.

By contrast, the central plateau and Ticino saw much weaker development, with price increases remaining below the national average.

Central Switzerland hotspot

Central Switzerland led the way for condominiums with a price increase of 9.5%, followed by eastern Switzerland with 6.5%. In Ticino, the market virtually stagnated.

Central Switzerland also led the way for single-family homes with a 7.7% increase, while asking prices in Ticino fell by 4.6%.

Adapted from German by DeepL/mga

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