Swiss office rents hold up in global decline, says study

by Giles Broom

February 24, 2010 | 11:05

Prime rents drop 10 percent across global commercial centres as demand decreases for office space, but the Swiss property market is holding up relatively well, falling only three percent in the country's two main financial centres, Zurich and Geneva. Both cities remain among the top 15 most expensive places in the world to site a company.

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	Record home sale reflects pricey Swiss property market
	January 21, 2010 \| 08:15	by Malcolm Curtis

Unemployment continues to rise and Switzerland's economy shrank slightly last year but you would never know it by looking at the country's property market, which continues to defy gravity. The record purchase...Full story

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	Construction trade fair aims to build for the future
	January 12, 2010 \| 15:18	by Marcus Berry

Swiss President Doris Leuthard inaugurates Swissbau 2010, the country’s largest construction and real estate exhibition. The five-day event reveals the latest industry trends and products with a special...Full story

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	Interview: Expat property outlook for 2010
	December 15, 2009 \| 11:30	by Michèle Decorges

As the end of the year approaches, Switzerland has avoided the worst of the global property slump and those in the industry predict the national market will continue to pick up gently in 2010. Lorenzo...Full story

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	The process and pitfalls of buying land in Switzerland
	October 2, 2009 \| 12:28	by Michele Decorges

Renting property in Switzerland is complex enough, buying a house or apartment is even more so. But when you're purchasing land on which to build your dream house, the exercise can become a nightmare....Full story

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	Swiss property safe from bubble burst, say experts
	September 11, 2009 \| 11:30	by Michèle Laird

The Montreux real estate fair takes place over the weekend. Swisster takes the opportunity to review the property market in the Lake Geneva area. Due to a convergence of factors, Swiss financial caution...Full story

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	Living in the countryside during Swiss autumn
	September 1, 2009 \| 15:02	by Michèle Decorges

You have made the decision to live in the countryside. Your villa or apartment is situated next to a vineyard, forest, or even an orchard. Autumn is just around the corner and brings all kinds of new -...Full story

Options abound for vacationers leaving home
The summer holiday season is upon us and while vacations beckon, leaving home can bring it with it the threat of break-ins and such challenges as keeping plants alive and finding someone to look after...

Full storyJuly 14, 2009 | 13:32by Michèle Decorges

Luxury Vaud real estate project defies crisis
A new living concept that combines spectacular residential accommodation with a five-star hotel service will s.

Full storyJune 17, 2009 | 11:27by Michèle Laird

Luxury Vaud real estate project defies crisis
A new living concept that combines spectacular residential accommodation with a five-star hotel service will soon be available in Vaud. Du Parc - Kempinski Private Residences above Vevey will offer deliriously...

Full storyJune 17, 2009 | 11:27by Michèle Laird

Counselling expats in the real estate market
You have moved to Switzerland and wish to purchase an apartment, villa or rental building. However, you are ba.

Full storyMay 18, 2009 | 12:24by Michele Decorges

What to expect, or not, with Swiss apartments
They say that moving home is one of the most stressful experiences in life. Moving into a new apartment or hou.

Full storyApril 6, 2009 | 09:10by Michele Decorges

Waste not, want not
The processing and recycling of household waste in Switzerland are major concerns in all communities, where co.

Full storyMarch 2, 2009 | 16:10by Michele Decorges-Ellis

Alpine Homes eyes Lake Geneva expat market
With prospects from its regular British clientele cooling with the UK economy, a real estate agency based in Valais that specializes in mountain chalets is eying potential expat buyers from the Lake Geneva...

Full storyJanuary 30, 2009 | 09:56by Malcolm Curtis

Swiss homeowners stick with mortgage providers
Most property owners in Switzerland say they plan to stay with the same financial institution when it comes to.

Full storyJanuary 28, 2009 | 10:49by Malcolm Curtis

Expats pay more than Swiss for same rental housing
Foreigners spend more than Swiss citizens to rent the same lodgings in Geneva and Zurich, according to a new s.

Full storyJanuary 15, 2009 | 14:20by Marcus Berry

Expats pay more than Swiss for same rental housing
Foreigners spend more than Swiss citizens to rent the same lodgings in Geneva and Zurich, according to a new s.

Full storyJanuary 15, 2009 | 14:20by Marcus Berry

Geneva stimulus projects promise little for housing
Government-funded public transport projects head a list of schemes in Geneva expected to keep construction firms busy this year in the face of economically precarious times. While train and tram lines...

Full storyJanuary 7, 2009 | 10:32by Malcolm Curtis

Pros say real estate in Suisse Romande is safe
A recent meeting of real estate professionals was an opportunity for brokers to take stock. They appear to be.

Full storyDecember 14, 2008 | 16:34by Michele Laird