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Rather favourable conditions for Swiss real estate in 2017
Likely easing of credit standards could counter rising interest rates. Investment funds’ high premiums should be put into perspective.
Key points
- Don’t overestimate the ‘interest rate’ factor: other elements must be considered
- Supply remains limited: scarcely 40,000 units built in Switzerland in 2016
- The February 9 vote will not change the demographic outlook overall; an aging population and smaller households will boost demand
- Likely easing of credit standards: the 5% ‘golden rule’ could be called into question
- In spite of rising premiums, 2017 will likely also be favourable to real estate investment funds