03 July 2025 I Guide
Lexology In-Depth: Real Estate M&A and Private Equity
The Swiss real estate M&A market in 2025 is optimistic, with potential interest rate cuts by the SNB. Residential properties lead, but affordable housing and mixed office property demand are issues. Medium-sized transactions are common, with some large-scale investments. Pension funds are less active, disinvesting portfolios. Recently introduce L-QIF (Limited Qualified Investor Fund) offers flexibility in investment. Topics of interest include fund mergers, hotel transactions, and data centers. Local real estate investment vehicles are mostly privately held or listed.