Falling interest rates: a favorable environment for real estate

As highlighted in the latest study by Wüest Partner for the Journal de l’Immobilier, despite geopolitical and commercial uncertainties, the Swiss economic environment remains favorable for the real estate market.

The main reason for this is the fall in interest rates, which are now at 0%. This environment of zero, and soon even negative, interest rates is strongly stimulating demand for owner-occupied housing and a renewed interest in real estate as an investment, thereby giving a further boost to price dynamics. The supply of new properties remains insufficient to meet strong demand. The latter is also supported by the lack of alternatives on the rental market and by continued population growth (+1.0% in 2024 and +0.9% forecast for 2025, representing around 80,000 additional residents).

This imbalance between strong demand and limited supply explains the recent acceleration in prices over the last twelve months. Prices for condominiums in the canton of Geneva rose by +4.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, and by +2.9% for single-family homes. The upward trend is expected to continue throughout 2025. On the other hand, the lack and high cost of building land, opposition to projects, and increasingly strict regulations and standards—particularly in terms of sustainability—continue to slow down the construction of new housing and create a severe shortage.

Given this scarcity and robust demand stimulated by falling interest rates, don’t hesitate to contact us to make your projects a reality with these three high-end properties, all located on the Left Bank and available at short notice:

Anières – Sumptuous 277 m² duplex with 593 m² of private garden
https://lesvignesdehden.ch 

Cologny – Prestigious 250 m² penthouse
https://retailadvisors.ch/cocon/ 

Cologny – 12-room mansion offering 819 m² of living space and a private garden of approximately 1,350 m²
https://www.cologny-tour-carree.ch/fr