List of the 300 Largest Property Developers Switzerland [2023]

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Contains real estate developers actively realizing construction projects in Switzerland, mostly as property developers.

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List of 5 large property developers in Switzerland

Real estate project developments are shaping the Swiss real estate market and realizing exciting new real estate projects. Below we present 5 project developers and builders from our list.

1. Allreal Group

The Allreal Group is headquartered in Baar in the canton of Zug. With a real estate portfolio of CHF 3.96 billion and a project volume of CHF 420 million (2017), it is considered one of the largest real estate companies in German-speaking Switzerland. In line with the company’s headquarters, Allreal projects focus on Central Switzerland and Zurich. In Zurich, two major projects (completion in 2020) are currently underway: the construction of a residential building with 80 apartments and the construction of a new six-story commercial building. The combined investment volume is approximately CHF 120 million.

Update 2023: Allreal Holding AG issued a fixed-interest green bond in March 2023. The volume of the bond is CHF 150 million and the issue will be used for the realization of sustainable projects of the Group. With the Green Bond, Allreal is using a construct that has become increasingly popular in recent years.

2. bonainvest

Smart Living - networked and sustainable living offers is the mission of bonainvest AG under the umbrella of bonainvest Holding AG in Solothurn. For this purpose, the self-developed concepts “bonacasa” and “bonacasaNET” are used. The value of the residential real estate portfolio is CHF 176.9 million (2017). Successfully realized bonainvest projects include the Schüsspark CINQUE in Biel/Bienne (including nine urban villas).

3. Espace Real Estate

Espace Real Estate Holding AG, based in Biel/Bienne, is a western Swiss real estate company that has been in existence since 2000 and focuses on real estate investment and project development. The value of its real estate portfolio is nearly CHF 640 million (2017), and the company employs about 1,000 people. Espace Real Estate’s projects include “volaare” - a residential project with around 120 apartments in Zuchwil in the canton of Solothurn (completion 2020).

4. Implenia

Implenia AG was formed in 2006 as a result of a merger. The company, which has around 8,000 employees, is headquartered in Dietlikon near Zurich. Apart from Switzerland, Implenia is active in Germany, Austria and Scandinavia - preferably with infrastructure projects (bridge, tunnel, railroad line construction). In 2017, group sales reached CHF 3.86 billion, with an order volume of CHF 2.06 billion. Among the many Swiss projects is schorenstadt, Basel: an ecological residential project.

5. Swiss Prime Site

Since its founding in 1999, Swiss Prime Time AG has become the largest listed real estate company in Switzerland. The real estate portfolio of the company, which is based in Olten in the canton of Solothurn, amounts to CHF 10.8 billion (2017). Swiss Prime Site has grown strongly through several acquisitions in recent years and has differentiated its business. A current project highlight is the construction of a new senior citizens’ residence in place of the former Hotel du Lac in Lugano (completion 2021).