cosmofunding Real Estate Talk with René Zahnd, CEO of Swiss Prime Site

In the second edition of the cosmofunding Real Estate Talk, René Zahnd, CEO of Swiss Prime Site, provides an open insight into the current challenges and perspectives of the Swiss real estate market. He explains why densification is progressing slowly in many places and calls for clearer regulatory frameworks, higher land utilization, and simplification of building and zoning regulations. This is intended to create housing more efficiently and affordably in the long term.
At the same time, the increasing politicization of housing is discussed. According to Zahnd, excessive regulations can lead to a decline in investments and a deterioration in the quality of existing properties. Examples from Geneva and Basel have already shown the potential consequences.

A central topic of the conversation is sustainability. Zahnd sees the greater challenge in the circular economy: buildings should be designed and constructed so that their materials can be reused after decades. This significantly reduces embodied energy and is considered a key lever for a more sustainable construction industry.