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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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130 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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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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Airbnb Switzerland: Where the 90-day rule applies – short-term rental rules 2026

Switzerland has no nationwide 90-day Airbnb rule: Geneva generally limits the short-term letting of an entire home to 90 days per year, Lucerne applies a 90-day cap to certain residential premises, while Vaud uses more than 90 days as a permit threshold for certain former rental homes. Zurich has followed a different model since 1 September 2026 – this guide compares the current rules and what tenants and owners should check before offering short-term accommodation.

Updated: 02.09.2026
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Sihlcity Zurich: UBS plans 43 new apartments on the roof

Forty-three new rental apartments are planned on top of Sihlcity in Zurich-Wiedikon. The building application published on 21 August 2026 proposes two additional storeys on the Sigma and Tau buildings; most homes are expected to have 3.5 rooms and to target the upper market segment. Media reports cite 2028 as the planned construction start, but the current project has not yet reached final approval.

Updated: 25.08.2026
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Airbnb in Zurich is being restricted: What the new ruling means for tenants, landlords and the housing market

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has upheld Zurich’s new rules aimed at stopping ordinary homes from being permanently converted into Airbnb accommodation and business apartments. Occasional home sharing is affected far less than professionally operated short-term housing – and the often-mentioned 90-night limit is not part of this court ruling.

Updated: 08.08.2026
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Why did UrbanHome join the SwissMLS network?

UrbanHome has been part of SwissMLS since 19 May 2026. The move is a strategic step towards a more open and collaborative Swiss real-estate market: agencies can distribute properties through a shared multi-portal network, while searchers on UrbanHome can benefit from broader professional inventory.

Updated: 08.08.2026
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Find a replacement tenant for free: UrbanHome vs Homegate in 2026

Tenants moving out before the regular termination date want to find a suitable replacement tenant quickly and without extra listing fees. UrbanHome lets private users list free of charge without registration; on Homegate, the Classic replacement-tenant listing is free for one week, and Homegate states that during this free week only TenantPlus members can contact the advertiser.

Updated: 07.08.2026
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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.

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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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