Switzerland

Switzerland has one of Europe’s largest rental sectors, with a majority of households renting. Strong tenant protections and institutional landlords characterize the market. While rents remain high in major cities like Zurich and Geneva, regulatory frameworks and tenant associations provide relatively strong stability and dispute resolution mechanisms. Below, you can find the contact information for the umbrella organisation for the Swizz tenants associations.

A closer look

For an in-depth understanding of the national housing market, member organizations were given the opportunity to provide an overview of the housing situation ahead of the World Conference in 2026. Access it here:

• Mini Survey from the World Conference in 2026.