Swiss National Bank Seeks Tools to Curb Real Estate Market Excesses

The Swiss National Bank is preparing new regulatory measures to address persistent overvaluation risks in the country’s housing market, even as recent data shows a slight easing of property sector pressures. Policymakers aim to prevent speculative bubbles while maintaining financial stability.

26 Aug, 12:30 — 26 Aug, 12:30

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Risks in Swiss property market ease for first time in three years

Risks in the Swiss property market eased slightly in the second quarter of 2026, marking the first improvement in risk conditions in three years. Moneypark’s Real Estate Risk Index (RERI) fell from 3.7 to 3.5 points in the second quarter, moving back into the middle of the five-point risk scale. Improving economic sentiment and persistently low interest rates were the main factors behind the easing in risk, Moneypark said on Wednesday. At the same time, the labour market remains a source of c...

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Swiss National Bank Seeks Tools to Curb Real Estate Market Excesses

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Risks in Swiss property market ease for first time in three years

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