Swiss and Geneva Real Estate: Trends and Outlook 2026

The Swiss real estate market enters 2026 with a distinctive dynamic. Below is an overview of the main trends that will shape the sector this year.

0% Policy Rate: Major Support for the Swiss Real Estate Market

The Swiss National Bank maintains its policy rate at 0%, creating particularly attractive financing conditions for buyers. This accommodative monetary policy promotes access to property ownership and supports demand. Inflation remains under control, below 1%, thus preserving household purchasing power.

Swiss Real Estate Prices 2026: A New Increase Confirmed

After a 3.5% increase in 2025—the highest rise in three years—property prices are expected to increase by an average of 3% nationwide in 2026, according to UBS. This growth continues to be supported by a persistent housing shortage (with a vacancy rate of around 1%), construction struggling to meet demand, and sustained demographic growth, with approximately 80,000 new residents expected.

Geneva Real Estate 2026: Rising Prices

Real estate maintains its safe-haven status, particularly valued in an uncertain geopolitical context. Political stability, quality of life, and strict regulations ensure long-term appreciation potential.

The Canton of Geneva confirms its premium market status. As of January 1, 2026, the average price per square meter stands at CHF 13,341/m². This development places Geneva in fourth position among the world’s most expensive cities, according to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2025.

2026: A Pivotal Year for Swiss Real Estate

The year 2026 is shaping up to be a period of consolidation for the Swiss real estate market. The market remains attractive, and the year will be marked for Capvest by the delivery of nearly 150 housing units across several major projects in Cologny (GE), Corseaux (VD), and Barreiro, near Lisbon.

Sources and References

UBS Swiss Real Estate Bubble Index 2025; Wüest Partner – Market Analyses 2025–2026; Knight Frank Wealth Report 2025; Projectim – French-speaking Switzerland Real Estate Market Review 2025; RealAdvisor; Strike Advisory; Barnes Switzerland – January 2026 Price Data; Lombard Odier – Real Estate Investment Outlook 2026.