Home property prices in Switzerland have continued to rise even during the third quarter of 2026, making buying a house or residence more expensive.

According to data from Switzerland’s Federal Statistics Office, property prices rose by 1.7% from July to September, compared to the previous quarter. Compared to the same period last year, the increase reached 4.4%.

The prices of individual households rose by 2.1% within the quarter, while those of individual-owned dwellings marked increases of 1.3%.

The largest increase was registered in urban municipalities of small or outside aglomersations, where prices rose to 3.4%, writes the report. SwissinfoTelevision broadcast.

On the other hand, the lowest growth of 0.6% was noted in the middle municipalities, which have characteristics both urban and rural.

Compared to a year ago, the prices of individual households increased by 3.3%, while those of individual-owned dwellings were expensive for 5.4%.

The Swiss residential property price index, published every quarter since 2020, is based on about 7,000 transactions on average by various regions of the country.

The data is provided by the 28 largest mortgage institutions in Switzerland, which cover a considerable share of the property financing market./Telegraphy/