The real estate industry is an important part of the Swiss economy. According to a study published by the Swiss Homeowner Association (HEV), the Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE) and the Federal Housing Office (BWO), the real estate industry contributes 18% to Switzerland’s GDP and approximately one sixth of all Swiss employees is associated with this industry.
Digitisation remains a key trend in the real estate & construction industry. Building Information Modelling (BIM)-based planning, execution and management of real estate or the implementation of artificial intelligence to increase efficiency and safety in construction processes become increasingly important. Moreover, virtual reality solutions as well as digital media is used within sales and marketing to facilitate the communication between buyers or tenants and the real estate manager.
The trend towards sustainability is also influencing the real estate & construction industry. Being a significant energy user and producer of greenhouse gases, the industry is increasingly facing criticism and demands from tenants, investors as well as the public. Sustainable investments are, however, not only positive for the environment, but also reasonable from an economic perspective, as they can significantly increase the future value of real estate.
The growth of megacities and the trend towards increasing urbanisation are important drivers in the construction industry. Furthermore, the development of high-rise residential buildings will continue to increase due to denser constructions. Technological advances as well as the trend towards sustainability are shaping urbanisation significantly. In particular, the redesign of processes to reduce emissions or material usage, for example through additive manufacturing, is highly relevant.
In the context of a spin-off, Ina Invest Holding AG was listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in June 2020, following approval by the Annual General Meeting of Implenia AG. Ina Invest now manages the former real estate portfolio under development of Implenia with a market value of CHF 282 million.
In the context of the going private, BFW Holding AG acquired the registered shares of BFW Liegenschaften AG not yet in its possession in spring 2020. BFW Liegenschaften AG is a Swiss real estate company with a portfolio valued at CHF 333 million.
In August 2019, the Investis Group sold its subsidiary Régie du Rhône SA to Immoparticipation SA in Fribourg. Régie du Rhône offers real estate services in the French speaking part of Switzerland and generated a revenue of CHF 20 million in 2018.
Source: Bloomberg.
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