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Property news from Switzerland

Property news can help identify market changes early. Headlines should always be considered in relation to the region, period and your personal housing situation rather than viewed in isolation.

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137 ArticlesNews, analysis and context on the Swiss property and housing market. 2Read the latest newsExplore practical guides to renting, buying, living and property finance. 3Assess the newsFocus: Switzerland 4Frequently asked questions about property newsThese answers explain how to interpret market reports, interest-rate news and housing data for your own decisions.
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Swiss property portals: Homegate and ImmoScout24 under criticism – what are the alternatives?

Swiss estate agents are criticising high listing fees and the concentration of major property portals such as Homegate and ImmoScout24. According to its annual report, the Swiss Competition Commission’s Secretariat opened a preliminary inquiry into Swiss Marketplace Group (SMG) in 2025. Which independent alternatives exist, and what roles do UrbanHome and SwissMLS play?

Updated: 10.11.2026
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Airbnb in Locarno 2026: 90-day rule, registration and permits

If you rent an apartment or holiday home in Locarno through Airbnb or Booking.com in 2026, you need to understand Ticino’s 90-day building-permit threshold, mandatory accommodation ID registration and electronic guest reporting. Longer tourist use or larger accommodation businesses may trigger building and LEAR permit procedures. This guide explains registration with Ticino Turismo and Ascona-Locarno Tourism, the CHF 2 visitor tax per taxable overnight stay and what hosts should check before listing.

Updated: 01.11.2026
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Airbnb in Interlaken 2026: 3-night rule, permits and visitor tax

Planning to rent out an apartment in Interlaken via Airbnb or Booking.com in 2026? Hosts must check the three-consecutive-night minimum in residential zones, local building permits and registration with Interlaken Tourism. Municipal visitor tax, a separate cantonal accommodation charge and the March 2026 planning zone protecting primary homes also matter. This guide explains the rules for holiday apartments, private rooms and owners.

Updated: 31.10.2026
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Airbnb in Davos 2026: rules, registration and visitor tax

Anyone renting a flat or room in Davos through Airbnb or Booking.com in 2026 must register the property before their first taxable guest stay and display either the property number or full address in listings. The standard visitor tax is CHF 5.90 per liable person per night, while paid holiday letting also triggers a tourism promotion levy of CHF 65 per rented bed per year. This guide explains guest-reporting deadlines, planning permissions, guest cards and special rules for second homes.

Updated: 30.10.2026
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Airbnb in Grindelwald 2026: rules, permits and tourist tax

If you rent a holiday apartment in Grindelwald through Airbnb or Booking.com in 2026, you must check the approved property use, second-home restrictions and guest-reporting rules. The municipal tourist tax is CHF 4.20 per taxable overnight stay, with an additional CHF 1 cantonal accommodation levy for guests who are liable. This guide explains when a permit may be necessary, how charges are calculated and how hosts use the Jungfrau Region guest-registration system.

Updated: 29.10.2026
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Airbnb in Zermatt 2026: rules, permits and tourist tax

If you rent out a holiday apartment in Zermatt via Airbnb or Booking.com in 2026, you must follow local rules on primary and second homes, guest registration and tourist tax. Under the municipality’s current regulations, the tourist tax is CHF 4 per adult per night; an owner’s annual flat-rate charge does not cover paid holiday stays. This guide explains permissions, the 90-day question, guest reporting and the difference between private and commercial letting.

Updated: 28.10.2026
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Airbnb in Lucerne 2026: 90-day rule, registration and permits

Anyone listing an apartment, room or serviced apartment in the City of Lucerne on Airbnb in 2026 needs to check the 90-night restriction introduced in 2025 and the local registration number. Exceptions exist, particularly where no housing has been displaced and for qualifying home sharing in a principal residence. This guide explains online registration, permits, guest reporting, tourist taxes and the CHF 1.10 cantonal accommodation levy applicable in 2026.

Updated: 27.10.2026
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Airbnb in Basel 2026: rules, permits and city tax

Anyone letting an apartment or room in Basel-Stadt through Airbnb in 2026 must consider the rules on converting residential space to commercial use, potential operating permits and the city tax. There is no general annual 90-day cap: the frequency and actual nature of the use matter. This guide explains when permission is required, how the CHF 4.20 city tax works, and what hosts need to know about guest reporting and the BaselCard.

Updated: 26.10.2026
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Airbnb in Lausanne 2026: 90-day rule, permits and registration requirements

Anyone renting out an apartment or room in Lausanne through Airbnb or Booking.com in 2026 must register with the city and keep a guest register. The 90-day rule in the canton of Vaud is not a blanket rental cap: for certain previously rented apartments, offering short stays for more than 90 days a year triggers a prior change-of-use permit requirement. This guide explains how registration, permits, landlord consent and Lausanne’s CHF 3 per person per night tourist tax fit together.

Updated: 25.10.2026
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Airbnb in Andermatt 2026: rules, permits and tourist tax

Anyone renting out a holiday apartment in Andermatt through Airbnb or Booking.com in 2026 must consider Uri hospitality law, local zoning rules and tourist charges. The tourism regulations set a base annual accommodation fee of CHF 14 per m² of net living area for holiday and second homes, subject to possible inflation adjustments. This guide explains permits, the 90-day question, guest registration and the rules for tenants and owners.

Updated: 24.10.2026
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Airbnb in Lugano 2026: 90-day rule, registration and permits

Anyone letting an apartment or holiday property in Lugano through Airbnb, Booking or a similar platform in 2026 must comply with several Ticino rules at the same time. The often-mentioned 90-day threshold is not a blanket Airbnb cap: it mainly helps determine whether tourist letting remains exempt from a building permit and which accommodation rules apply.

Updated: 23.10.2026
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Airbnb in Geneva 2026: 90-day rule, permits and taxes

Anyone letting an entire apartment in Geneva through Airbnb or a similar platform in 2026 must comply with several rules at the same time: an entire apartment is generally limited to 90 days per year, tenants also need the landlord’s consent, and rental income must be declared for tax purposes. Tourist tax, guest reporting and – for professional accommodation – additional permits may also apply.

Updated: 22.10.2026
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Step by step

How to assess property news

A structured assessment helps distinguish headlines from developments that matter over the longer term.

1

Define the topic and region

Clarify whether the report concerns rents, purchase prices, interest rates, regulation or a particular region.

2

Check the source and period

Review the publisher, data basis, survey period and whether the figures are nominal or prepared for comparison.

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Assess the implications

Consider whether the development actually affects your region, housing type, financing or planned decision.

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Draw a practical conclusion

Combine current reports with long-term data, regional comparisons and your personal situation.

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Frequently asked questions about property news

These answers explain how to interpret market reports, interest-rate news and housing data for your own decisions.

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Consider the region, period, data source and basis for comparison. A national trend may look very different locally, and a short-term change does not automatically indicate a long-term trend.

Relevant topics include asking rents, vacancy rates, the reference interest rate, service charges, housing supply and regulatory changes.

Buyers should pay particular attention to mortgage rates, price trends, supply, construction activity, affordability and regional economic developments.

A single report should be only one part of the decision. Combine current news with long-term data, regional comparisons and your personal financial situation.

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