Prestige Real Estate: Geneva Among the Top Destinations The 18th Naef Prestige Knight Frank “Wealth Report”, presented recently, offers an interesting panorama of emerging trends in prestige real estate worldwide. In the high-end segment, Geneva is now on a par with London in terms of price per square meter, and the sector is doing very well, particularly with the recent arrival of wealthy individuals in the canton. Switzerland, and Geneva in particular, is holding its own in a tense and complex geopolitical environment. In terms of the geographical distribution of sales in the canton of Ge ..read more

Caparica, the Hidden Paradise 25 minutes from Barreiro Lisbon’s south coast has many treasures in store for its inhabitants. Among these little-known gems is the magnificent beach of Caparica, a true haven of peace nestled along Portugal’s Atlantic coast. Caparica: between nature and gastronomy Stretching for miles along the coast, Caparica beach is a veritable invitation to relaxation and contemplation. From spectacular cliffs to impressive sand dunes and pine forests, the region offers a wide range of outdoor activities for hiking, biking and surfing enthusiasts. Gourmets will be delighte ..read more

Last Apartment Available at La Fontaine d’Ehden We are delighted to announce that only one apartment remains available at the magnificent La Fontaine d’Ehden development in Corseaux. With breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and the Alps, the 16 apartments offer an exceptional living environment combining comfort and elegance. Work is progressing well. The next stages are already planned, with the start of structural work scheduled for April. These advances testify to our commitment to offering quality living spaces that meet the highest construction standards. Don’t miss the opportunity to be ..read more

Apartments for Rent at Parc des Crêts in Troinex We are delighted to announce the launch, scheduled for March 2024, of 74 apartments for rent of 3, 4 and 5 rooms in the prestigious Parc des Crêts project in Troinex, for occupancy from October 2024. This is a unique opportunity to live in a new luxury THPE-standard apartment, in 2-storey blocks in the villa zone. The apartments are located in an exceptional setting, in the heart of a vast inhabited park with underground parking, in an environment that encourages relaxation and biodiversity, while being close to the city center and major tran ..read more

Grasshopper Club Zurich, the Team is World Champion We are extremely proud to announce that the Grasshopper Club Zurich women’s curling team has won the 2024 World Championships! With 11 wins to 0 at the Junior World Championships in Finland, the team dominated the competition in dazzling fashion. Their week ended with a victory over Japan in the final, clinching the title. As sponsors of the team, we are impressed by the outstanding results achieved by this team, and delighted to celebrate this great victory with them. L’article Grasshopper Club Zurich, the Team is World Champion est app ..read more

Upscale Real Estate: Lisbon Enters the World’s Top 10 At the end of January, the Barnes network (specializing in luxury real estate) published its 2023 ranking of cities where the wealthy choose to invest in real estate. Whether unrivalled megalopolises or new modern oases, the “high-end” cities of 2023 stand out for their dynamism and cosmopolitan character. Lisbon makes a stunning entrance in 8th position, behind Paris in 5th and London in 6th. This shows just how far the Portuguese capital has come in just a few years. The Capvest Group, which will soon be celebrating the tenth anniversa ..read more

Swiss Real Estate Trends: Sales Pick Up, Interest Rates Fall According to RealAdvisor, Switzerland’s leading digital real estate appraisal platform, there are signs that sales are picking up, with the inversion of the 5-year yield curve playing a big role. Inflation, which slowed sharply at the end of 2023, has reduced fears of a recession. Interest rates, which have probably peaked, should continue to fall. This could prompt central banks, including the SNB, to lower rates in the near future, particularly in view of the challenges posed to exports by the rising value of the Swiss franc. Th ..read more

Grasshopper Club Zurich Women’s Curling Team on a String of Podium Finishes At the start of 2024, the Grasshopper Club Zurich women’s curling team, which we are proud to sponsor, took part in its first competition of the year in Cortina, Italy. Despite an impressive run to the final, the team was unable to win the match against Turkey’s Yildiz team. Following a weekend of training in Cortina, the team went on to compete in the Bernese Women’s Cup. After initial victories over Estonia, Scotland and Switzerland, our four sportswomen took on the Tirinzoni team, currently number one in the worl ..read more

Résidence du Parc des Crêts: Visit the Show Apartment In addition to the existing apartments and villas, Parc des Crêts includes an intergenerational residence with services, set in a vast park with numerous beautifully wooded gardens and avenues. With motorized traffic limited to the basement only, future residents will be able to move around in a nuisance-free and a pollution-free environment. The 3 and 4-room apartments with loggias offer generous floor space. The utmost care has been taken in their design, with refined decoration, high-quality materials and safety features. Premium serv ..read more

CIFI Report Q4 2023: Swiss Real Estate Market Shows Strong Resilience Over-the-counter transaction prices for both residential and investment properties rose again in the fourth quarter of 2023. Over the year as a whole, the price of owner-occupied housing rose by a substantial 4.6%. The willingness to pay for residential property rose by 1.2% on the previous quarter, fuelled by villas (+1.1%) but also by owner-occupied apartments (+1.2%), according to the Private Real Estate Price index published on Monday by real estate consultancy Cifi. Prices for investment properties rose by 1.1% in th ..read more