Real Estate in Basel, Switzerland
Basel is the second largest market and one of the most dynamic economic regions in Switzerland. Basel is a key location for the chemical, pharmaceutical and biological industries. Companies such as Novartis, Roche, Lonza, BASF, Actelion and Syngenta have their headquarters or other important group functions located here.
The financial services, logistics and trade sectors also rank amongst the most established in the region. Due to Basel’s strong economic position, office properties located in the CBD of Basel as well as life science parks and campuses in other central locations are sought-after by investors. Residential properties are still considered a safe investment class and prices have experienced an upward trend due to excess demand and continuing low interest rates in Switzerland.
Why Basel, Switzerland?
Basel lies in the border triangle of Switzerland, Germany and France. Basel boasts the highest density of life science companies in the world, which generates a large share of added value in the area. Asset managers and insurance companies are also prominent in Basel.As a result of its geographical location and having one of the world’s best transport infrastructures, the region is a major trans-shipment centre. The Euro Airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, the Swiss Rhine harbour, the international train station and excellent motorway connections to all over Europe make Basel the logistics centre of Switzerland.
Basel is also a major cultural centre with over 40 museums and it hosts important art fairs such as the world renowned Art Basel.
Basel is home to the oldest university in Switzerland, has yielded nine Nobel prize winners and enjoys a reputation for outstanding teaching and research.
What we offer
We are the most local global real estate service provider in Switzerland.With over 75 real estate specialists in four offices, SPGI provides services in all aspects of the Swiss commercial real estate market.
Our experts give strategic advice to property owners, investors, and tenants in the fields of investment advisory, tenant representation as well as office and retail letting.
As an affiliate partner of Cushman & Wakefield, SPGI has national as well as international clients.
Investment Advisory: Proven track record of successful real estate transactions in the areas of redevelopment sites, large commercial properties as well as multifamily housing.
Tenant Representation: Proven track record of successful office searches for national and international clients.
Office & Retail letting: Proven track record of successful mandates in the office and retail letting segments.
