Switzerland real estate prices continue to rise

Residential property prices in Switzerland continued to rise in the third quarter of 2026, according to the Private Real Estate Price Index from IAZI. Prices increased by 0.8 percent compared to the previous quarter, with apartments seeing a 3.9 percent increase over the past year, outpacing the 2.8 percent annual rise for single-family homes.

Despite the upward trend, signs of a slowdown are emerging. The number of home purchases and the growth of mortgage volumes have both declined slightly. High purchase prices are making homeownership difficult for many households, leading to increased caution from banks regarding financing for tight budgets.

Investment properties, such as multi-family houses and commercial buildings, are experiencing even stronger growth. Prices for these assets rose by 1.4 percent in the third quarter and 4.5 percent over the last year. This demand is driven by low interest rates, as the Swiss National Bank maintained its key interest rate at 0 percent in late September, making real estate an attractive option for investors.