{"id":7284,"date":"2025-10-25T15:36:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T15:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/steimle-consulting.ch\/2025\/10\/25\/radicale-riforma-dellimposizione-della-proprieta-abitativa-in-svizzera-2\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T08:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:54:07","slug":"relevant-tax-reform-of-swiss-residential-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/steimle-consulting.ch\/en\/2025\/10\/25\/relevant-tax-reform-of-swiss-residential-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Relevant tax reform of Swiss residential property"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><ol>\n<li><u>Context<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Abolition of the deemed rental income<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Introduction of a cantonal real estate tax on secondary residencies<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Final considerations<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong><u>Contesto<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>On December 20<sup>th<\/sup> 2024, the Swiss Parliament approved two reform projects regarding the taxation of residential property. On one hand, a legislative amendment was adopted providing for the abolition of the taxation of the deemed rental value and limitation of the possibilities for deducting mortgage interest and maintenance expenses. On the other hand, a constitutional revision was proposed through a federal decree allowing for the introduction of a cantonal real estate tax on secondary residences, aimed at compensating potential tax revenue losses for cantons and municipalities.<\/p>\n<p>The two projects, legally tied, required the simultaneous entry into force. Therefore, in occasion of the popular vote on September 28<sup>th<\/sup>, 2025, Swiss citizens approved the federal decree on the cantonal real estate tax for secondary residences determining at the same time \u00a0the abolition of the deemed rental income.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong><u>Abolition of the deemed rental income value<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The elimination of the deemed rental value for both primary and secondary residences have significant tax implications, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A decrease in taxable income for owners who use the property as their main residence.<\/li>\n<li>Restrictions on tax deductions: at the federal level, it is no longer be possible to deduct maintenance costs and mortgage interest, with certain exceptions, while interest deduction would only be allowed for first-time homebuyers in Switzerland using the property as their main residence, and only during the first ten years of ownership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Property owners who rent out a property would still be able to deduct mortgage interest partially, in proportion to the value of the properties rented out in Switzerland compared to their total net assets. Additionally, cantons would retain the autonomy to continue granting deductions for expenses related to energy savings and environmental protection until 2050. These deductions, however, would no longer apply to the direct federal tax, but only at the cantonal and municipal levels.<\/p>\n<p>A key factor will be represented by mortgage interest rates. In a low-interest rate environment, the reform would reduce the tax burden for most homeowners. Conversely, if rates are high, the reduced deductibility of interest could lead to higher taxes for the same category of taxpayers.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that, according to preliminary indications from the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA), limitations may also apply to the deductibility of interest on debts backed by movable assets.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong><u>Introduction of a cantonal real estate tax on secondary residencies<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Due to the abolition of the deemed rental income on secondary residences, cantons and municipalities with a strong tourism profile &#8211; such as Graub\u00fcnden, Valais and Ticino &#8211; will face significant tax revenue losses, especially in a low-interest rate environment. To compensate such loss of revenues, cantons may introduce a new tax on owner-occupied secondary residences.<\/p>\n<p>If the new constitutional basis is approved, owners of secondary residences will be required to pay this tax according to cantonal legislation. The amount will vary depending on how each canton chooses to implement the measure. The constitutional provision leaves broad flexibility to the cantons, allowing them to tailor the tax to regional needs. Cantons may also authorize municipalities to collect directly this tax, which could be introduced as a new standalone tax or as a surcharge to an existing real estate tax.<\/p>\n<p>This mechanism would allow the cantons most affected by the abolition of deemed rental income to offset lost revenues under the new tax system.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong><u>Final considerations<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The approval of the residential property taxation reform has far-reaching tax consequences, extending well beyond just property owners.<\/p>\n<p>The main beneficiaries of the reform are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pensioners, who are heavily impacted by the inclusion of the deemed rental income in their taxable income, often combined with relatively low mortgage debt.<\/li>\n<li>New homeowners, particularly in a low-interest rate environment or those owning modern properties, with limited short-term renovation and maintenance needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the other hand, the reform could be disadvantageous for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Owners of older properties requiring urgent renovation or maintenance, which are no longer be deductible at the federal level.<\/li>\n<li>Taxpayers facing high interest rates or a high loan-to-property value ratio, who would no longer benefit from the current tax deductions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 paragrafo-disclaimer\" style=\"--awb-font-size:11px;\"><p><strong>For further information on the above, please do not hesitate to contact us.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The contents of this document cannot be construed as an expression of opinion but are for information and updating purposes only. The reader who wishes to use the above information is required to consult a professional in order to ensure the fulfilment of legal and tax obligations under the regulations of his or her country of residence. Steimle &amp; Partners Consulting SA disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, and consequential damages for any act or omission related to the use, proper or improper use of the information contained herein. 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