We advocate for a 20-year plan, detailing milestones, objectives, and strategies to combat the housing shortage. This plan should undergo a review and update every five years for continued relevance and effectiveness. Crucially, a dedicated task force of no more than 10 professionals should be established, with a singular focus on this mission, reporting directly to the Federal Council. To drive this forward, we need visionaries and execution.

The lack of coordination between the cantons, communities and the federation has been a significant barrier. A national task force, comprising representatives from all cantons and the federation, should be established. This task force would work towards streamlining regulations, coordinating efforts, and ensuring that the housing objectives are met. To break these barriers, we need unity in action, not just in intention.

Like in Andermatt, suspending the Lex Koller law for 20 years would open the Swiss residential market to foreign capital, potentially accelerating housing construction. We need more risk takers.

The current tax situation in the Swiss Real Estate market is amongst the highest in the world with taxes up to 70% of the profit or capital gains. A unified tax rate on sales profit, at 15% across all cantons for the next 20 years, would provide clarity and incentive for investors. It must be very attractive to invest.

It's essential to safeguard tenants, but a unified tenant protection law across all cantons is overdue. While tenant rights are paramount, overly stringent regulations, especially in places like Basel city and Geneva, deter potential investors. Balancing protection with investment appeal is crucial. Protection and progress can coexist; it's time we strike the balance.

The prolonged duration for obtaining construction permits is a significant deterrent and can go up to years. Introducing fast-track procedures, especially for housing projects, would expedite the construction process. This could be achieved by setting up dedicated teams in each canton to handle housing project applications, ensuring quicker turnaround times. Consider Fast-Track Licenses for national important Construction Firms: Bypassing Local Red Tape for Swift Progress. Efficiency is the new currency; let's spend it wisely.

Fast-track housing projects. If we're serious about addressing the shortage, let's act like it. Additionally, let's pause new building laws that mandate only “5-star residential projects” in terms of noise, quality, room size, etc. We need to be pragmatic about standards, prioritizing efficiency and flexibility over excessive luxury for the average tenant.

Sideline Project Blockers, Limit the rights of individuals and foundations to protest against every new building project. Introduce a high fee for those protesting from a distance, ensuring only those directly affected have a say without financial burden. Set a Bold 3-Month Approval goal. Moreover, streamline the process by reducing the protest window to a swift two weeks. Efficiency in development requires decisive action, not endless delays.

Bolster each canton with additional professionals dedicated to the project approval process. Equally vital is the implementation of harmonized IT systems across cantons, promoting shared experiences and streamlined operations. Unified technology and increased manpower are essential for a cohesive and efficient housing boom.

Let's get real numbers on population growth. No more playing it down for political reasons. This data is crucial for planning and ensuring that housing supply meets demand. Transparency is our best tool; let's wield it with integrity.