• Swiss asking rents fell 0.1% in the third quarter of 2026, with a temporary decline in August keeping the market broadly stable.
• The Homegate rental index rose 0.2% in September to 133.9 points, reversing the previous month's decline.
• Asking rents remained 1.7% higher year over year, with increases across every canton despite slower growth.
• Zurich canton's asking rents declined 0.9% over the quarter but remained 1.4% above September 2025 levels, reflecting persistent rental housing shortages.

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