The key point: In the Geneva parliament, a Centre party bill aims to remove the price and names of some property sales from the official gazette.
The bill
- Properties concerned: houses and small buildings with three homes at most.
- Reason: reduce the risk of home-jackings and burglaries.
- Timing: MPs postponed the debate.
The arguments
- For: according to Suissenégoce, one third of Trafigura employees were burgled in five years.
- Against: transparency helps fight property speculation.
Key figures
- 3 homes: maximum size of the properties concerned.
- 1 in 3: Trafigura employees burgled in five years, according to Suissenégoce.
In short
Owners’ security clashes with market transparency. The Grand Council’s decision is postponed.
