Real estate in French-speaking Switzerland: a developer’s outlook for 2026

On the ground, we are not talking about a downturn, but rather a phase of market normalization. Between land scarcity, increasingly lengthy approval processes, and sustained demand in well-connected areas, the fundamentals remain solid.

In this context, 2026 should still see prices rise, but at a more measured pace. Value creation will depend above all on the quality of projects: location, sustainability, cost control, and the ability to meet real-world uses.

For us developers, the challenge is no longer volume, but relevance and execution.

As the year draws to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you happy holidays and a wonderful end to the year, with strong and sustainable projects for 2026.

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