Ground Floor vs. Upper Floor – Which Use Suits Which Floor?
Guide
6 min reading time
Ground Floor vs. Upper Floor – Which Use Suits Which Floor?
Ground floor or upper floor for your commercial space? Discover which uses suit which floor and what to consider regarding visibility, discretion, and prices.
Remo Stahl
Remo Stahl
Co-Founder
Commercial Real Estate Barometer for French-speaking Switzerland - May 2026
Market report
4 min reading time
Commercial Real Estate Barometer for French-speaking Switzerland - May 2026
Offices, commercial spaces, industrial warehouses: Discover the actual prices for commercial real estate in French-speaking Switzerland. The quarterly barometer from maison.work is based on over 3,000 active listings.
Marc Schwery
Marc Schwery
Co-Founder
Main and Secondary Usable Space: Differences and Impacts on Commercial Real Estate
Guide
5 min reading time
Main and Secondary Usable Space: Differences and Impacts on Commercial Real Estate
Learn how main and secondary usable spaces differ and how they affect the rental price, space efficiency, and ancillary costs of commercial real estate.
Dominic Frei
Dominic Frei
Co-Founder
Zoning Plan Switzerland: All About Residential, Commercial, and Mixed Zones
Guide
5 min reading time
Zoning Plan Switzerland: All About Residential, Commercial, and Mixed Zones
Zoning plan simply explained: Learn how residential, commercial, and mixed zones work in Switzerland and which building code metrics are crucial.
Remo Stahl
Remo Stahl
Co-Founder
Type of Use for Commercial Properties: Definition and Importance
Commercial
6 min reading time
Type of Use for Commercial Properties: Definition and Importance
What does the type of use mean for commercial properties? Learn everything about definitions, change of use applications, and legal consequences of violations in Switzerland.
Marc Schwery
Marc Schwery
Co-Founder
Commercial Spaces for the Self-Employed & Freelancers in Switzerland
Guide
6 min reading time
Commercial Spaces for the Self-Employed & Freelancers in Switzerland
Commercial spaces for the self-employed & freelancers: Home office vs. external office, tax aspects, infrastructure sharing, and practical tips for choosing the right workspace.
Marc Schwery
Marc Schwery
Co-Founder
Commercial Spaces for Startups: What You Need to Consider
Guide
6 min reading time
Commercial Spaces for Startups: What You Need to Consider
Learn what startups need to consider when choosing commercial spaces. From scalability and costs to networking – an overview of all important aspects.
Dominic Frei
Dominic Frei
Co-Founder
Coworking Space Requirements: IT, Security & Acoustics
Coworking
6 min reading time
Coworking Space Requirements: IT, Security & Acoustics
Discover the technical and organizational requirements modern coworking spaces must fulfill: from IT infrastructure and data security to optimal acoustics.
Remo Stahl
Remo Stahl
Co-Founder
Flexible Rental Models for Offices: Fix Desk, Flex Desk & Private Office Explained
Guide
6 min reading time
Flexible Rental Models for Offices: Fix Desk, Flex Desk & Private Office Explained
Fix Desk, Flex Desk, or Private Office? Discover the flexible rental models for office spaces in Switzerland, their costs, notice periods, and which model suits your company.
Dominic Frei
Dominic Frei
Co-Founder
Choosing a Location for Practices: Optimally Planning Accessibility & Catchment Area
Practice
6 min reading time
Choosing a Location for Practices: Optimally Planning Accessibility & Catchment Area
Choosing the right location is crucial for the success of your practice. Learn what to look for regarding accessibility, catchment area, public transport connections, and parking.
Marc Schwery
Marc Schwery
Co-Founder
Atelier, Workshop, and Studio: The Differences Simply Explained
Shared Space
8 min reading time
Atelier, Workshop, and Studio: The Differences Simply Explained
Renting an atelier, workshop, or studio? Learn the key differences between these space types and find out which room is ideal for your business.
Marc Schwery
Marc Schwery
Co-Founder
Inspecting Commercial Properties: What to Look Out For and What to Bring
Commercial
7 min reading time
Inspecting Commercial Properties: What to Look Out For and What to Bring
Professional tips for inspecting commercial spaces in Switzerland: Checklist, key checkpoints, and preparation for tenants of offices, retail spaces, and commercial properties.
Remo Stahl
Remo Stahl
Co-Founder
Minergie for commercial spaces – is it worth it?
Ecosystem
6 min reading time
Minergie for commercial spaces – is it worth it?
Discover if Minergie-certified commercial spaces are worth it. We highlight the benefits, costs, room temperature, and ventilation of Minergie offices and commercial properties in Switzerland.
Dominic Frei
Dominic Frei
Co-Founder
How Does Location Really Affect Rent? Factors & Tips
Marketing
6 min reading time
How Does Location Really Affect Rent? Factors & Tips
Discover how location, infrastructure, and accessibility influence the rental price of commercial spaces. Practical tips for SMEs choosing a location in Switzerland.
Marc Schwery
Marc Schwery
Co-Founder
What to Do About Defects in Commercial Premises? Rights and Obligations
Rental law
7 min reading time
What to Do About Defects in Commercial Premises? Rights and Obligations
Defects in commercial premises? Learn about your rights, how to proceed, and when the landlord is obliged to fix them. Practical tips for commercial tenants.
Dominic Frei
Dominic Frei
Co-Founder
Storage Spaces for E-Commerce: What is Important Today?
Storage room
7 min reading time
Storage Spaces for E-Commerce: What is Important Today?
Discover the requirements modern e-commerce storage spaces must meet and how to determine the right storage size for your online business.
Remo Stahl
Remo Stahl
Co-Founder
High-Bay Warehouse vs. Flat Warehouse – Which Storage Type Suits Your Needs?
Storage room
5 min reading time
High-Bay Warehouse vs. Flat Warehouse – Which Storage Type Suits Your Needs?
High-bay warehouse or flat warehouse? Learn the most important differences, advantages, and disadvantages of both storage types and find out which storage solution fits your company optimally.
Marc Schwery
Marc Schwery
Co-Founder
How large does a retail space really need to be?
Retail Space
7 min reading time
How large does a retail space really need to be?
Learn how to calculate the optimal size of your retail space, what counts as sales area, and which factors are crucial when planning the space for your shop.
Marc Schwery
Marc Schwery
Co-Founder
Activity-Based Working: Office Planning for Flexible Work Environments
Office
6 min reading time
Activity-Based Working: Office Planning for Flexible Work Environments
Learn how to plan your office for Activity-Based Working. From spatial concepts and zones to implementation – practical tips for modern work environments in Switzerland.
Remo Stahl
Remo Stahl
Co-Founder
Office Location Switzerland: City Center vs. Agglomeration – The Ultimate Comparison
Office
6 min reading time
Office Location Switzerland: City Center vs. Agglomeration – The Ultimate Comparison
City center or agglomeration? Discover the pros and cons of both office locations in Switzerland. With 2026 trends, cost comparison, and practical tips for choosing your location.
Dominic Frei
Dominic Frei
Co-Founder
On-Account Service Charges: Definition and Difference to Flat Rate Rent
Rental law
6 min reading time
On-Account Service Charges: Definition and Difference to Flat Rate Rent
What does "Akonto" mean regarding service charges? Learn the difference between on-account payments and flat rate rent and how billing works for commercial properties in Switzerland.
Dominic Frei
Dominic Frei
Co-Founder
Pop-up shops: opportunities, risks and legal aspects
Retail Space
5 min reading time
Pop-up shops: opportunities, risks and legal aspects
Pop-up shops are more than just a trend - they are a clever strategy for brands that want to use space flexibly. Find out about the opportunities, risks and legal aspects.
Remo Stahl
Remo Stahl
Co-Founder
Accurately assessing footfall: Guide for retail spaces
Retail Space
4 min reading time
Accurately assessing footfall: Guide for retail spaces
High footfall = high turnover? Not always. Learn how to analyse foot traffic, check the rent and find the perfect location for your business.
Marc Schwery
Marc Schwery
Co-Founder
Office and commercial expansion: shell construction, high-quality shell construction & full expansion
Office
4 min reading time
Office and commercial expansion: shell construction, high-quality shell construction & full expansion
What does ‘shell construction’ mean? Avoid cost traps when searching for office space. We explain the differences between the various construction standards in Switzerland.
Dominic Frei
Dominic Frei
Co-Founder