The 5 best cantons for foreclosures 2024 - with facts & figures
June 29, 2025
The Swiss foreclosure market remains a growth field despite macroeconomic uncertainties, especially in selected cantons, which in 2024 will impress with a combination of high supply pressure, attractive market values, and above-average deal transparency. Based on the current market report from Local Auction (survey period 01.01.-31.12.2024), we present the Top 5 Cantons where savvy bidders currently hold the best cards.
1 | Ticino (TI), The Uncrowned Auction Champion
| Key Figure 2024 | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Auctions | 114 |
| Cases / 100,000 Inhabitants | 32.6 |
| Volume Peak (June) | ≈ 102 million CHF* *Swiss national monthly peak |
Source: Market Report 2024
- Direct link to all dates in Ticino
- Asset Mix: Holiday homes by Lake Maggiore, multi-family homes in Mendrisio, urban apartments in Lugano.
- Opportunity: High supply pressure meets lower bidder numbers outside the high season (July/August).
“Ticino remains by far the most active region and accounts for a quarter of all Swiss foreclosures.”
2 | Jura (JU), Small Canton, Big Margins
| Key Figure 2024 | Value |
|---|---|
| Cases / 100,000 Inhabitants | 17.8 (Rank 2) |
| Ø Market Value Residential House 2023* | ≈ 318,000 CHF |
| Ø Market Value Owner-Occupied Apartment 2023* | ≈ 156,000 CHF |
*Last cantonal detailed evaluation 2023.
- Current dates in Jura
- Asset Mix: Single-family homes < 350,000 CHF, agricultural properties.
- Opportunity: Low price level allows equity returns > 8% after renovation & renting.
3 | Valais (VS), Holiday Hotspot with Yield Turbo
| Key Figure 2024 | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Auctions | 54 |
| Cases / 100,000 Inhabitants | 15.9 |
| Ø Market Value Owner-Occupied Apartment 2023 | ≈ 595,000 CHF |
Sources: Market Report 2024 & Report 2023.
- Auctions in Valais
- Asset Mix: Chalets in Zermatt region, yield multi-family homes in Brig.
- Opportunity: Conversion to serviced apartments raises gross yields to 6-7%.
4 | Solothurn (SO), The Underrated All-Rounder
| Key Figure 2024 | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Auctions | 43 |
| Cases / 100,000 Inhabitants | 15.6 |
| Main Objects | Residential buildings (≈ 70%) |
Source: Market Report 2024
- Dates in Solothurn
- Asset Mix: City houses in Olten, commercial conversions in Grenchen.
- Opportunity: Affordable renovation costs & central location between Zurich / Bern / Basel.
5 | Glarus (GL), Niche Market with High Frequency
| Key Figure 2024 | Value |
|---|---|
| Cases / 100,000 Inhabitants | 12.2 |
| Number of Auctions | About 10 |
| Ø Market Value Residential House 2023 | ≈ 431,000 CHF |
- Auctions in Glarus
- Asset Mix: Small multi-family homes (5-8 units), building plots for micro-chalets.
- Opportunity: High discounts (Ø > 20%) with low competition, fast flips possible.
Methodology & Data Quality
All key figures come from the publicly published auction dates of the cantonal enforcement offices and the Swiss Trade Gazette. Local Auction collects this data daily and categorizes it by property type and market value.
Conclusion, Why 2024 Could Be the Year of Bidders
The five cantons presented here cover a wide spectrum of yields, from capital-efficient small investments in the Jura to high-end holiday properties in Ticino. Those who prepare their due diligence digitally, clarify financing early, and understand regional peculiarities have brilliant opportunities in 2024 to find attractive Swiss real estate projects through auction.
